Tweeddale Archives (pre-19th Century)

SIR SIMON FRASER

High Sheriff of Tweeddale 1263-66.

During the Scottish Wars of Independence, Sir Simon Fraser, known as "the Patriot," fought first with the Red Comyn, and later with Sir William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. Sir Simon is celebrated for having defeated the English in three separate engagements at the Battle of Roslin in 1303, with just 8,000 men under his command. Along with the Clan Fraser, the Red Comyn's Clan Comyn, and the Clan Sinclair are known to have fought at the battle, which took place on 24 February 1303. At the Battle of Methven in 1306, Sir Simon lead troops along with Bruce, and saved the King's life in three separate instances. Simon was allegedly awarded the 3 Crowns which now appear in the Lovat Arms for these three acts of bravery

For more information regarding Sir Simon Fraser visit:

http://www.clanfraser.ca/scotland.htm

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SIR GILBERT HAY

Sir Gilbert Hay was personal friend and comrade-in-arms to the 14th century Scottish King Robert the Bruce. In recognition and reward for his many years of faithful service, Sir Gilbert was given the honorary hereditary title of Lord High Constable of Scotland a title which is still in effect today. He was Ambassador to England after Bannockburn in 1314. Sir Gilbert was one of the barons who signed the famous Declaration of Independence at Arbroath in 1320. The Hays were established in the Tweeddale village of Yester since the 12th century, the Marquess of Tweeddale is the patron of the Hay Society to this day.

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THE 1st MARQUESS TWEEDDALE

(1626–1697)

This family portrait of the first Marquess of Tweeddale (John Hay) is shown with his wife, Lady Jane Scott and their Children. http://www.electricscotland.com/webclans/families/hays_tweeddale.htmhttp://www.artfund.org/artwork/7396/john-1st-marquess-of-tweeddale-and-his

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FIELD MARSHALL TWEEDDALE
(1787 - 1786)

Entering the army at age 17, in 1804, he rose to the rank of Field Marshall and was governor of Madras India. For more information on the Field Marshall see:
http://links.jstor.org/sici?sici=0002-8762(192610)32%3A1%3C69%3AROTWO1%3E2.0.CO%3B2-0

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10th MARQUESS TWEEDDALE
(1826 - 1911)

Shown with daughter the Duchess of Wellington

For more information visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Wellesley,_Duchess_of_Wellington
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Sons of Martha Barbour Tweeddale
at her funeral (24 April 1884)

James Franklin Tweeddale/bottom right

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.John Ruskin
(1819 - 1900)

Grandson of Catherine Tweeddale (1763-1817/ see Ruskin's Scottish Heritage, University of Illinois Press, 1956). Ruskin is a man whose complex life led him through many stagnant and difficult tributaries. In his later years, his views regarding God seemed to provide a context for his thoughts regarding art and poetry. According to his writings on Vital Beauty, "it is the function of man to glorify God ..... and by his obedience to achieve happiness". Ruskin attended the small Anglican church in Coniston, where he is buried.

http://www.fullbooks.com/The-Life-of-John-Ruskin1.html
http://books.google.com/books?id=S5ILAAAAIAAJ&pg=RA1-PA55&lpg=RA1-PA55&dq=catherine+tweeddale+%22john+ruskin%22&source=web&ots=a8z48nvX9q&sig=hSrQR_gP9bHEVBYtxi3zBpLkqbc