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 LAU in 1609, and who, as has been shown by the oxtmition of the eldei’ branches, became tho representativo oftbofacnily. Sir Jo]iss so. Isabel Elide, of Morton Hail, and was a. by his eldest son, IL SIR Jonce LAUDER, 2nd hart., who was nominated a P senator of tho Cellogo of Justice, by the title of Lord Fountainhall, in 1639. He was the well-known author of the Law .Decisioao, and many curious historical maim- scripts. He rn. Janet, dan. of Sb’ Andrew Ramsay, of Abbot’s Hall, hart., also a senator of the Collegs of Jnstiee by the title of Lord Abhetsball, by whom he had several children; and be was o. at his death, 1722, by his eldest son, III. Sir. JouR LAnoen, 3rd baronet; who, in 1696, ns. Margaret, dan. of Sir Alexander Seton, of Pitmedden, Bait., a senator of the College of Justice by the title of Lord I Pitmeddon. By her lie had his eldest son and successor, IV. Sen ALEXANDER LAUDER, 4th baronet; who dying LAUDEnDALE, EARL OF (Sir Thomas Maitland). seam. in 1730, the title and estate devolved en his brother, Viscount of Laudordalo and Maitland, and Baron of V. SIR ANDaEW LAUDER, 5th hart.; who ci. his cousin, Thirlostanc, Boltonn, and Lauderdale of Thirlrstano, Isobel, only child and heiress of William Dick, Esq. of in the peerage of Scotland; a Knight Bachelor; a Grange, by whom (who was iu a direct descent from the Baronet of Nova Scotia; admh’al RN.; principal Royal Reuse of Flantagenet) he had three sons; and at naval A.B.C. to tho Qossn; K.C.B.; and Knight his death he was a. by the 3rd and only surviving son, VI. SIR ANDREW LAUDER, 6th bait. of Feunta’isshall, in his Scotch honors, as 11th carl, 22 March, 1863; and the 1st Dick of Grange. This gentleman ss, Elizabeth rn. 1828, Amelia, 3rd dan. of William Young, Esq. of dau. of Themas Brcun, Esq. of Johnstonburn; and dying Rio do Janoiro, and has had isasso, in 1820, was s. by his only son, VII. Ssa THoMAs-DicK LAUDER, 8. in 1784; 55. in 1808, 5. Thomas Mordannt, 8. 15.39; it 7 Aug. 1844. Charles-Anne, only child assd heiress of George Cumin, Esq. 5. Isabel-Anne, 4. 3 May, 1524. of Relngifs, and his wife, Susanna-Judith-Ci-aigis Halkett, Is. Mary Jane, so. 7 Jan. 1063, to Lerd Brabancn, csily eldest dan. of Col. Craigie Halkett, of Hail Hill, Co. Fife, He. Alice Charlotte, d. 30 Jan. 1831. and by her (who i1. 22 Nov. 1064) he had (besides three The Earl of Lauderdale is heritable standard-boaror thus., who d. young), 5. Joan-DicE, 8th barenet. is. George, of Huntloy Wood, 8. in 1820; as. 28 Jan. 1850, Amolla-Barclay, dan. of — Macphorson, Esq, and d. 21 Fob, This very ancient and distingnisbed family of Nortls follewiag: his widow rn 2ndly, in 100], Gilberi limes, Esq. Bs’itain has boos, seated at Tblrlestaue, ins Borwickshh’e, i. Sosamsa. ii. Gomella. in. Charlotte-Gordon, mis. 23 Sopl. 2840, to Alexander Richard do Mantland (as the name was foemorly ws’itten), Mitchell-lanes, Esq. of Aytco Casile, eldest sen of William who gays divers lands to the abbey of Dryhurgb, in tbs Milchell-Iones, F.sq., and 4. 17 July, 2048. sv. Isabolla, 4. 20 Feb. 1846. s’ Julia-Jane, ci. 20 Jan. 1345, to Thomas-Shairp MiichellJones, SIR RicaAan MAITLAND, 12th feudal lord of Thirlootano, Esq. of Phancassic, 2nd son of W’ifliani SiilebellInses, was a person of considerable importance in the era in whieb Esq. of Aytco Caslic. vi. Maddalens, mi] Aug. 1849, Is CoL W.-J. Wilson, Pollee Magistrate, Madras. vii. Boalriee-Ambrosia. Sir Thomas, who was the lineal male representative of the 1161, appointed ens of the ordinary lords, and in the following families of LAUDER TOWER, and BAss, and through a female, of Dica of Braid aol Grange, ii. 29 May, 1548, and was a. resigned in 1567 in favour of his 2nd son. His lordship by his elder son, VIII. SIR Jome-Pseic, who was 8. hi 1812, and is. 22 VI. acknowledged by letter Sir Richard’s faithful services May, 1845, Lady Anne Dalrympls, 2nd don, of North, 8th “to his gmndoirs, goodsire, gooddame, mother, and himself;” Earl of Stair, and had issue, e. TIIocsAs-Nonm, present baronet. Ii. Jonw-EnwAnn-Aavnua, 8. 28 July, 2943. In. Gosrgo-William-Dalrymple, 8. 4 Sept. 1012. iv. Stair, 8. 4 Nov. 1801. s. Margaret-Louisa. is. Charlolte-Anno. in, Catborinc-Scton. Sir John, who served for twelve years in the E. I. Cornpany’s loyalty, and the dovotod friend and a,Therent of Queen Bengal army, and who was a dsputy-lieut. of MidLoihian, 4. 23 March, 1867, and was s. by his eldest son, be was nominated one of her privy council. He many Sia TROIOAS-NORTH LAUDER, the 5th and present baronet. Crealisa—1685. Arsw—Qoarter]y fcr LAUDEE, lit and 41b, wilbin a sssccess, yet he always acquitted himself with fidelity ‘losbls treasure, arg., go., a griffin, rarnpaui, arg.; and for and wise conduct. In 1961 his embassy to England wan Pica, 2nd and 3rd, arg., a fesse, wavy, as., between three mallets, go. Crest—A tower, with portcnllis down, and the head and Her Majesty of Queen Sian’s sincere intention of cultivating sbsulders of a scnltnol appearing above the battlcmcnls, in a watching posture, ppr. Sscppsrtere—Two ions, rampant, arg. Molts sf the dress—” Ut migraturns habiia.” Molts of Crest—”Torris piUdentia cnslos.” The motto for DIcK is, “Viriuti;” and the crost is a stag’s head, erased, 1164 ho came to treat about a match for his sovereign, ppr., attired, or. Souls—The Grange Mouse, near Edinburgh; and Fountain MARX’, and was most graciously receired by Qneen EuzA. lIall, co. Maddington. of K. CHARLES 111.; 3. 3 Feb. 1803 ; a. his cousin, son of WilBam, 11th and present Earl of Heath. and a roprosontativo poor for Scotland. JLIn cngc. for nearly six ees,tnrics. Its earliest ancestor was Sir reign of ALEXANDER Ill. be lived. In 1552 and 1560, we find him one of the commissioners appointed to adjust the differences with England about the debatable lands on the borders. In 1524, be was constituted one of the extraordinary lords of Session; in year, keeper of the privy seal, which latter office ho retired from the bench in 1584 ; on which occasion Jawas by which it wossid seem that this eminent person was employed seventy years at least in the pubic service. In the literary world he was known by his history of tl’.o family of Seton, and poems on several subjects. He so. Mary, dan. of Sir Thomas Cranston, and had (with a scc,,nd son, JOHN, of whom presently, and other issue) an eldest son, WILLIAM, of Leigthington, a man of great integrity acid Man STVART. In ISIS, Wiliam Maitland was constituted principal secretary sf state to MARC: and in 1161 times afterwards came as Her Majesty’s ambassador to the court of England, where he had the management of afthirs of the utmost importance; and though his negotiations wore sometimes not attended with ths desired to desire Queen ELmEannvn’o friendship, and to assure a good ssnderstaoding with her ,leoreel sister of Bnglaissl. In 1562, llxar sent him to solicit an intorciow for her with Queen ELIZARETR, and though he used all the arguments that could be devised by an able states man, he could not bring it about. Again did he corns in 1563, to endeavour to have Queen MARX’ declared heir to the crown of England; and certainly nosso had a better title m bnt Esizanoru never would yield that point. In EETRm but that negotiation took no effect. In 1565 ho arrived to desire Queen Ee,szaaovis’s esneurrenes and approbation of Queen IlAnv’s marriage with llenry, Lord Daruly; hut the jealous Queen of England would not bear of marriage, and so opposed this as abs bad dons LAU LAUDERDALE. 663