Tag: Kincraigie Leslies
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Kincraigie Leslies in Scotland
The Leslies of Kincraigie branched from the Balquhain line when William Leslie, second son of Sir William Leslie, 4th Baron of Balquhain bought the lands of Kincraigie from his brother Alexander 5th of Balquhain in 1470. According to Col. Leslie in The Family of Leslie Vol 3, Patrick Leslie,the 5th laird of Kincraigie, had two… Read more
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Leslies in Aberdeenshire Part 7: Early and Mid-1600’s
In 1562 after the General Assembly of the Reformed Church met, a celebration was held at the Chapel of the Garioch with Queen Mary present. In 1600, the King James VI and I turned vicarages of Lindores into parishes. Later in 1602, the King gave John Leslie, son of William Leslie of Balquhain, the defender… Read more