THE GENEALOGY OF THE Lairds of EDNEM and DUNTRETH, from the Year of God 1063, to the Year 1699: And more Particularly of DUNTRETH, and the Families that Married with DUNTRETH, during the said time.  
GLASGOW, ●●inted by Robert Sanders, One of His Majesty's Printers, ANMO DOM. 1699.   

The GENEALOGY of the Lairds of Ednem and Duntreth, from the Year of God 1603, to the Year 1699. And more particularly of Duntreth, and the Families that married with Duntreth, during the said time.  
I. IN the Year of God 1063. The first of the Name of Edmonstoun called Sir William Edmonstoun (Son to the Count de Edmont a Duke in Flanders) came in to Scotland with Queen Margaret (Wite to King Malcom Kenmure) as his special servant. This King Malcom gave the said Sir William Infestment of the Lands of Edmistoun and Vmet for his good service: He married and had by her one Son, called Sir William.  
II. Sir William Edmonstoun the second Laird of Edmistoun married and begat one Son, called Sir John Edmonstoun. King David gives to the said Sir William the Lands of the Third of Niddrie Marshell, the Crownership of Lothian and Constablrie of Haddingtoun; and remains with the House as yet, with the Lands of Rysland and Blackburn, holden of the King.  
III. The third Laird of Edmistoun called, Sir John Edmonstoun, married Margaret Stuart, Daughter to King Robert Stuart (Countess of Dowglas) and had by her two Sons, he got by her a Charter and Season under the Great-Seal of the Barony of Ednem, with the Gift of the Hospitality to Him and his Heirs.  
iv The fourth Laird of Edmistoun, called Sir William Edmonstoun, married Margaret Maitland, Daughter to the Laird of Lethingtoun, and had by her three Sons: King Robert Stuart gives to him a Charter and Season of the Lands of Edmistoun, and Ednem to Him and his Heirs for ever.  
V William Edmonstoun (the first Laird of Duntreth) and second Son to the Laird of Edmistoun, married Margaret Stuart, Daughter to King Robert the Third (She was first Countess of Cassills'. Secondly, Countess of Augus. Thirdly, Lady Graham; and in her time the Lands of Duntreth were conquished) he had by her one Son, and one Daughter, called Mould Edmonstoun, married to the Laird of Caprington, and had by him one Son, and one Daughter, married to the Laird Garlies.  
VI The second Laird of Duntreth, called Sir Archibald Edmonstoun, married, Mauld Stuart Daughter to the Lord Evindale, and had by her six Sons, and two Daughters; his second Son called James Edmonstoun, married the Heretrix of Polmais: The third Son, called Mr. James Edmonstoun Parson of Kirknezie, and Provoist of the Lady Kirkheugh of St. Andrews: The fourth Son called, John Edmonstoun, married Stuart, Daughter to the Laird of Blackhall: His fifth Son called George Edmonstoun: His sixth Son called. William Edmonstoun, was Master-Houshold to King James the Second: His Eldest Daughter called, Mauld Edmonstoun, was Lady Oliphant, and had Issue: His second Daughter called, Marry Edmonstoun, married the Laird of Glengarnock, and had Issue.  
VII. The third Laird of Duntreth called, Sir William Edmonstoun, married Janet Shaw, Daughter to the Laird of Sauchie, and had by her three Sons, and five Daughters, his Eldest Daughter called, Janet Edmonston, married to the Earl of Montrose, who had by him one Son called, William Earl of Montrose and Lord Graham; the said William Earl of Montrose, married the Earl marshal's Daughter, and begat on her three Sons and four Daughters, Alexander Mr of Graham, and Mungo Graham, who married Margery Edmonston, Daughter to Duntreth, and had Issue by her. William Graham Parson of Killearn, his eldest Daughter called, Graham, married the Earl of Caithness, and had Issue; his second Daughter called. Graham, married the Earl of Tullibardin, and had Issue: The third Daughter called, Graham, married the Laird of Bovaird, and had Issue: The fourth Daughter called, Graham, married the Laird of Knockdolian, and had Issue: Alexander Master of Graham, married the Lord Fliming's Daughter, and had Issue; he was slain at Pinkie: John Earl of Montrose, married Jean Drummond, Daughter to the Lord Drummond, and had Issue; one Son, and one Daughter called, Graham, and was married to the Lord Fliming, & had Issue: John Earl of Montrose, married the Earl of Gowrie's Daughter, and had Issue by her: Katherine Edmonstoun (second Daughter to the said Sir William Edmonston of Duntreth) married the Earl of Eglintoun, who had a Daughter married to the Lord Drumlanerk, and had issue: Robert Earl of Eglintoun, married the Earl of Borthwick's Daughter, and had issue, Montgomery, Daughter to the said Robert Earl of Eglintoun, married the Lord Bargeny, and had issue: Robert Earl of Eglinton, married the Laird of Innerpafrey's Daughter, and begat issue: The Master of Eglinton, married Campbel, Daughter to the Lord Lowdon, and had issue: Robert Earl of Eglinton, married the Lord Boyd's Daughter, and had by her one Son and two Daughters; his eldest Daughter called, Montgomery, married the Lord Seaton, and had issue; his second Daughter called, Montgomery, married the Lord Semple, and had issue: Heugh Earl of Eglinton died without issue: Marion Edmonston (third Daughter to the said Sir William Edmonston of Duntreth) married the Laird of Buchannan, and had issue: John Laird of Buchannan, married the Lord Livingston's Daughter, and had issue: George Laird of Buchannan, married the Earl of Monteith's Daughter, and had issue: John Laird of Buchannan, married Erskine's Daughter to the Lord Cambskennell, and had issue: Margaret Edmonston (the fourth Daughter to the said Sir William Edmonston of Duntreth) married the Lord Ross, and had issue: John Lord Ross, married the Earl of Lennox Daughter, and had issue: James Master of Ross married, and had issue: John Lord Ross, married the Lord Semple's Daughter, and had issue; one Son, and three Daughters, his eldest Daughter called Ross, married the Laird of Craighall, and had issue; his second Daughter called, Ross, married the Laird of Aicket, and had issue; The third Daughter called, Ross, married the Laird of Blair, and had issue: James Lord Ross, married Raploch's Daughter, and had by Her one Daughter called, Ross, married to the Laird of Keir, and had issue: Barbara Edmonston fifth Daughter to the said Sir William Edmonstoun of Duntreth) married the Laird Mushet, and had issue: Jacob Edmonston of Ballinton (second Son to the said Sir William Edmonston of Duntreth) married Agnes Riddoch, and had issue: James Edmonston of Ballewon (third Son to the said Sir William Edmonston of Duntreth) married and had issue.  
VIII. The fourth Laird of Duntreth called, Sir Archibald Edmonston, married first the Laird of Lamington's Daughter. Secondly, Katherine Forrest. Thirdly, The Countess of Arroll, and had issue by all his three Wives; His second Son called Archibald Edmonston, married the Laird of Bonhard's Daughter, and had issue; His third Son called, James Edmonston Master of Horses to King James the fifth, married Forester, and had issue; His fourth Son called, Jacob Edmonston of Newtoun of Down, married and had issue; His fifth Son called, Archibald Edmonston of Cambusbyg married, and had one Son; His sixth Son called, Robert Edmonston; His seventh Son called, Mungow Edmonston; His eldest Daughter called, Margaret Edmonston, Lady Craigarnel and had issue; His second Daughter called, Agnes Edmonston, married to Inchmahomo, and had issue; His third Daughter called, Bessie Edmonston Lady Balvie; His fourth Daughter called, Marion Edmonston.  
IX. The fifth Laird of Duntreth called, Sir William Edmonston, married Stuart, Daughter to the Earl of Lennox, and had by her one Son (who died but Succession) and two Daughters: Secondly, He married Margaret campbel, Daughter to the Laird of lawyers, and had by Her one Son, and four Daughters; His eldest Daughter by his first Wife called, Eliz. Edmonston, married Stirling of Ballagan, and had issue; His second daughter by his first Wife called Janet Edmonston, married Luke Stirling of Bawd; His eldest Daughter of the second Marriage called, Marjory Edmonston, married Mungow Graham of Ratherness, and had issue; His third Daughter by the second Wife called, Issobell Edmonston, married Stuart of Barscube, and had issue; His fourth Daughter by his second Wife called, Annabel Edmonston, married the Laird of Glorat, and had issue; His fifth daughter by his second Wife called, Marion Edmonston, First Lady Nobleston. Secondly, Lady Bargarran, and had issue.  
X. The sixth Laird of Duntreth called, Sir James Edmonston, married first Helen Stirling, Daughter to the Laird of Keir, and had by Her two Sons and four Daughters, Secondly, He married Margaret Colquhoun, Daughter to the Laird of Luss, and had by Her one Son and five Daughters; His eldest Daughter by his first Wife called, Marry Edmonston, first married to the Laird of Cunningham-head: And secondly, She was married to the Laird of Braco Graham, and Heired both the Estates: His second Daughter by his first Wife called, Marjory Edmonston, married the Laird of Cochney: His third Daughter by his first Wife called Helen Edmonston, married Lennox of Branshogle, and had issue: His second Son by his first Wife called, John Edmonston, married and had issue: Elizabeth Edmonston his eldest Daughter by his second Wife, married James Edmonston of Broich, but had no issue; His second Daughter by his second Wife called, Margaret Edmonston, married His third Daughter by his second Wife called, Agnes, married His fourth Daughter by his second Wife called, Jean Edmonston, married Likeways the said Sir James Edmonston had a Daughter called, Barbara Edmonston, married Campbel of Dowan, and had issue: Likeways his Son by his second Wife called, Robert Edmonston, went over Seas, and never returned again.  
XI. The seventh Laird of Duntreth called, William Edmonston, married Issobel Hadden, Daughter to the Laird of Glennegies, and had by her five Sons and two Daughters, his eldest Daughter called, Helen Edmonston, was married to John Dolloway of Bellihill Esq and had by her three Sons, Archibald Dolloway the eldest, died without issue, Alexander Dolloway the second Son, married Anna Sparks, Daughter to Mr. Sparks of Craigfergus merchant, and had by her one Son (called, John Dolloway, who died but Issue) and two Daughters, Helen Dolloway the Eldest, married to Mr. Andrew Clemens, and had Issue; Marry Dolloway his second Daughter, married Anthony Car, merchant: Robert Dolloway, the third Son married, Lettuce Dolloway, Daughter to Captain John Dolloway, and had by Her two Sons and two Daughters; His Eldest Son called, Alexander Dolloway, married Anna-Helena Edmonston, Daughter to Duntreth, and had by Her two Sons, Robert Dolloway the Eldest, and Archibald the second; His Eldest Daughter called, Helen Dolloway, married Stuart Esq, and had Issue; His second Daughter called, Anna Dolloway. Likeways the said Helen Edmonston, Eldest Daughter to the said William Edmonston o● Duntreth married again, Colonel James Wallace of the House of achan's but had no Issue: The second Daughter of the said William Edmonston of Duntreth called, Jean Edmonston married, Sir Robert Adair of Kinhilt, and had by him four Sons and three Daughters; His Eldest Daughter called, Issobel Adair, married the Laird of Logan, and had Issue; Anna Adair the second Daughter married, Mr. Kennedie Minister, and had Issue; Jean Adair married, Mr. Adair Minister, and had Issue: His Eldest Son called, Sir William Adair married first Jean Cunningham, daughter to the Laird of Cunningham-head, but had no Issue by her. Secondly, He married, Anna-Helena Scot, Daughter to Colloned Scot of Hartwoodburn, and had by him one Son called, Sir Robert Adair, who married Martha colvil, Daughter to Sir Robert colvil of Galgorum, Knight and Baronet, and had by Her one Son called, William-Roberts Adair; Mr. Archibald Adair, second Son to the said Sir Robert Adair, the Elder married and had by her one Son called. Adair; The third Son called. Mr. Alexander Adair, married first, Anna Cunningham, Daughter to the Laird of Cunningham-head. Secondly, He married Agnew, Daughter to the Laird of Shochen, but had no Issue by either of his Wives: The fourth Son called, Robert Adair, married and had one Son called, Robert Adair. James Edmonston second Son to the said William Edmonston of Duntreth, married Jean Cunningham, Daughter to the Laird of Cunningham-head, and had Issue by Her: John Edmonston third Son to the said William Edmonston of Duntreth, married Eliz. Edmonston, Daughter to James Edmonston of Broich, and got with her both the Lands of Broich in Scotland, and the Lands of Bellibantro in Ireland; and had by her four Sons and five Daughters; William his  Son. James his second Son, Robert his third Son, and Edmonston his fourth Son: His Eldest Daughter called, Issobel, married to Crawfurd of Wallston, and had Issue; his second Daughter called, Jean; his third Mary; his fourth Helen; and his fifth Agnes, married to Andrew Adair, and had Issue. Secondly, The said John Edmonston married, Katherine Cunningham of the Family of Glengarnock, and had by her five Sons and two Daughters: The Eldest Son called, Archibald; the second John; the third Son James; the fourth Son Robert; the fifth Son Alexander: His Eldest Daughter called, Katherine, and Anna his second Daughter. William Edmonston Eldest Son of the said John Edmonston by his first Wife, married Jean Buchannan of the Family of Buchannan, and had by her six Sons and four Daughters; William, John, Archibald, Robert, James, and Archibald; his Daughters, Eliz. Marry, Jean & Anna-Helena: James Edmonston the third Son to the said John Edmonston by his second Wife, married Margaret Lindsay, Daughter to the Laird of Dou-hill in Fyfe, and had by her two Sons and five Daughters; John and Robert, Katherine, Anna-Helena. Margaret, Eliz. and Lettuce: The fourth Son to the said William Edmonston of Duntreth, called, Robert Edmonston, and his fifth Son called, Andrew, both Died without Issue.  
XII. The eight Laird of Duntreth called, Archibald Edmonston, married Jean Hamilton, Daughter to the Laird of Hallcraig, and had by her two Sons and two Daughters; his Eldest Son called, William; his second Son, Archibald; his Eldest Daughter called, Helen, married to Thomas Neivin of Monkreddin, and had Issue, two Sons; his second Daughter called, Issobel, Died young.  
XIII. The ninth Laird of Duntreth called, Archibald Edmonston (second lawful Son to the said Archibald Edmonston) married, Anna-Helena Scot, Daughter to Colonel Scot of Hartwoodburn (who was first married to Sir William Adair of Kinhilt) and had by her four Sons and five Daughters; his Eldest Son called, Archibald, his second, Walter, his third, William; (all these Sons died young) and his fourth Son Archibald, now present Laird of Duntreth; his Eldest Daughter called, Elizabeth, married to James Montgomery of Rosamund Esq and had by her two Sons, William and Heugh; and three Daughters, Anna-Helena Eliz. and Martha: The second Daughter to the said Archibald Edmonston, called Jean, and the third called, Margaret; & the fourth called, Issobella; all these died young: his fifth daughter called, An-Helena, married Alexander Dolloway of Bellihill Esq: and had by her two Sons called, Robert and Archibald.  
XIV. The tenth Laird of Duntreth called, Archibald Edmonston.  
FINIS.