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Cranstoun may refer to: People * Clan Cranstoun, Lowland Scottish clan * Lord Cranstoun, title in the Peerage of Scotland **William Cranstoun, 1st Lord Cranstoun (died 1627), Scottish Lord of Parliament ** John Cranstoun, 2nd Lord Cranstoun (died c. 1648), Scottish Lord of Parliament ** William Cranstoun, 3rd Lord Cranstoun (c. 1620 – 1664), Scottish Lord of Parliament **James Cranstoun, 8th Lord Cranstoun (1755–96), officer of the Royal Navy *George Cranstoun, Lord Corehouse (died 1850), Scottish advocate, judge and satirist *Louisa Cranstoun Nisbett (1812–58), English actress *Reuben Cranstoun Mowbray (1883–1955), newspaper editor and member of the South Australian parliament *Si Cranstoun Simon David Cranstoun (born October 1971) is a British singer who spent many years as a busker on the streets of London and performed in the Dualers, a ska band he formed with his brother Tyber, before becoming better known as a composer and sin ... (born c. 1976), British singer Ot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clan Cranstoun
Clan Cranstoun is a family of the Scottish Lowlands. History Origins of the clan The name Cranstoun is of territorial origin and comes from the lands and barony of Cranstoun in Midlothian. The lands might have been named after the Anglo-Saxon for ''place of the crane''. A crane being a bird which appears on both the shield and crest of the Clan Cranstoun. It has also been suggested that the lands were named after the ''dwelling place'' of the Cran or Cren, which are both Saxon forenames. Elfrick de Cranstoun witnessed a charter from William the Lion to Holyrood Abbey. In about 1170 Elfrick also appears in a deed between Roger de Quincy and the Abbot of Newbattle. During the reign of Alexander II of Scotland, Thomas de Craystoun is recorded as making a donation of lands to the Church that were near Paiston in East Lothian. This was for the welfare of his soul and those of his ancestors and successors. In 1296 Hugh de Cranstoun appears on the Ragman Rolls swearing fealty to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lord Cranstoun
Lord Cranstoun was a title in the Peerage of Scotland. It was created on 17 November 1609 for Sir William Cranstoun of that Ilk, sometimes designated 'of Morristoun', Berwickshire. On the death of the eleventh lord, unmarried, in 1869, the peerage became extinct. Lords Cranstoun (1609) *William Cranstoun, 1st Lord Cranstoun (d. June 1627) * John Cranstoun, 2nd Lord Cranstoun (d. 1570–c.1648) * William Cranstoun, 3rd Lord Cranstoun (d. after July 1664) * James Cranstoun, 4th Lord Cranstoun (d. between 1685 and 1688) *William Cranstoun, 5th Lord Cranstoun (d. 1727) *James Cranstoun, 6th Lord Cranstoun (d. 1773) *William Cranstoun, 7th Lord Cranstoun (1749–1778) *James Cranstoun, 8th Lord Cranstoun (1755–1796) *James Edmund Cranstoun, 9th Lord Cranstoun (1780–1818) *James Edward Cranstoun, 10th Lord Cranstoun James is a common English language surname and given name: *James (name), the typically masculine first name James * James (surname), various people with the last nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Cranstoun, 1st Lord Cranstoun
William Cranstoun, 1st Lord Cranstoun (died June 1627) was a Scottish Lord of Parliament, who played a prominent part in the pacification of the Anglo-Scottish border in the early 17th century. Origins Cranstoun was the son of John Cranstoun of Morriestoun and grandson of Cuthbert Cranstoun of Thirlestanemains, belonging to one branch of a prominent Lowland family, whose estates had since at least the 14th century ( been centred on Cranston (or "Cranstoun"), in Midlothian, and Denholm, in the Borders.Sir John Balfour Paul, ''The Scots Peerage'', volume II (David Douglas, Edinburgh, 1905), at pages 592-593 The last Cranstoun of Cranstoun - Sir John, who was still alive in June 1609 - left five daughters, of whom William married the second, Sarah. Their contract of marriage was dated December 1580. Career King James appointed Cranstoun to the position of Captain of the Horse Garrison, or King's Guard, under the Earl of Dunbar, Lieutenant of the Borders. In 1605 he was keeper o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Cranstoun, 2nd Lord Cranstoun
John Cranstoun, 2nd Lord Cranstoun (died in or before 1648) was a Scottish Lord of Parliament. Origins Cranstoun was the son of William Cranstoun, 1st Lord Cranstoun, and Sarah Cranstoun, the daughter and co-heiress of Sir John Cranstoun (the last male representative of the earlier line of Cranstoun of Cranstoun). The Cranstouns were a prominent Lowland family, whose estates had since at least the 14th century ( been centred on Cranston (or "Cranstoun"), in Midlothian, and Denholm, in the Borders.Sir John Balfour Paul, ''The Scots Peerage'', volume II (David Douglas, Edinburgh, 1905), at pages 594-595 Estates During his father's life, on 30 June 1619, Cranstoun had a charter of Denholm, Fowlersland, Little Rulwood and other lands to himself and his first wife. On 23 April 1623, an annuity out of Smailholm, Wauchope and other lands was granted to him and his second wife. Following his father's death in 1627, Cranstoun received charters of Aldingston and Dodes, in Berwickshire, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Cranstoun, 3rd Lord Cranstoun
William Cranstoun, 3rd Lord Cranstoun (born before 1620, died after July 1664) was a Scottish Lord of Parliament and a renowned Cavalier. Origins William Cranstoun was the only son and heir to his father, James, Master of Cranstoun (the second son of William Cranstoun, 1st Lord Cranstoun), by his spouse Elizabeth, daughter of Francis Stewart, 1st Earl of Bothwell. He succeeded to the peerage on the death without issue of his uncle, John Cranstoun, 2nd Lord Cranstoun. The Cranstouns were a prominent Lowland family, whose estates had since at least the 14th century been centred on Cranston (or "Cranstoun"), in Midlothian, and Denholm, in the Borders.Sir John Balfour Paul, ''The Scots Peerage'', volume II (David Douglas, Edinburgh, 1905), at pages 585ff. Royalist In 1648 he was one of the "Engagers" for King Charles I. He accompanied King Charles II into England in 1651 and was taken prisoner at the battle of Worcester, and remained in confinement for several years in the Tower ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Cranstoun, 8th Lord Cranstoun
Captain James Cranstoun, 8th Lord Cranstoun (1755–22 September 1796) was an officer of the Royal Navy. The third son of James Cranstoun, 6th Lord Cranstoun, he succeeded to the title on 1 August 1778 on the death of his elder brother William Cranstoun, 7th Lord Cranstoun. Cranstoun reached the rank of Lieutenant on 19 October 1776 and Captain on 31 January 1780. He commanded HMS ''Belliqueux'' at the Battle of St. Kitts in January 1782 and after the Battle of the Saintes in April was sent home with the despatches (in which he was mentioned) bearing news of the victory. From 1791 to 1793 he was Captain in HMS ''Assistance'' and in 1795 commanded HMS ''Bellerophon'' under Admiral Cornwallis at the First Battle of Groix. He was appointed Governor of Grenada in 1796 but before taking up his appointment he died at Bishop's Waltham on 22 September that year, as a result of lead poisoning in cider. He was buried at the Royal Garrison Church, Portsmouth. Lord Cranstoun was mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Cranstoun, Lord Corehouse
George Cranstoun, Lord Corehouse (28 November 1770 – 26 June 1850) was a Scottish advocate, judge and satirist. Life Cranstoun was likely born at his father's estate, Longwarton. He was baptised in Ancrum, Roxburghshire, Scotland, the second son of the Hon. George Cranstoun of Longwarton, seventh son of William Cranstoun, 5th Lord Cranstoun, and Maria, daughter of Thomas Brisbane of Brisbane, Ayrshire. He was originally intended for the military profession, however was admitted to the Faculty of Advocates on 2 February 1793, was appointed a depute-advocate in 1805, and sheriff-depute of Sutherland in 1806. He was chosen dean of the Faculty of Advocates on 15 November 1823, and was raised to the bench on the death of Lord Hermand in 1826, under the title of Lord Corehouse, from his residence Corehouse near the fall of Corra Linn on the River Clyde. In 1832–3 Lord Corehouse is listed as living at 12 Ainslie Place on the Moray Estate in Edinburgh's fashionable west end. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louisa Cranstoun Nisbett
Louisa Cranstoun Nisbett (1812 – 15 January 1858), English actress, was the daughter of Frederick Hayes Macnamara, an actor, whose stage name was Mordaunt. As Miss Mordaunt she had considerable experience, especially in Shakespearean leading parts, before her first London appearance in 1829 at Drury Lane as Widow Cheerly in Andrew Cherry's ''The Soldier's Daughter''. Her beauty and high spirits made her at once a popular favourite in a large number of comedy parts, until in 1831 she was married to Captain John Alexander Nisbett and retired. Her husband, however, was killed the same year by a fall from his horse, and she was compelled to reappear on the stage in 1832. She was the original Lady Gay Spanker of ''London Assurance ''London Assurance'' (originally titled ''Out of Town'') is a five-act comedy by Dion Boucicault. It was the second play that he wrote but his first to be produced. Its first production was by Charles Matthews and Madame Vestris's company and ...'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reuben Cranstoun Mowbray
Reuben Cranstoun Mowbray (31 Aug 1883 – 12 Jul 1955) was a newspaper editor and member of the South Australian parliament. History Born in Gippsland, Victoria, Mowbray was a reporter, then editor of the South Eastern Times from 1906 to early 1952, and its owner from 1921. He worked for a while as a solicitor in Bordertown prior to entering politics. In 1932, he was elected unopposed as a Liberal and Country League member of the South Australian Legislative Council for the Southern District, following the death in office of Sir Lancelot Stirling. He ran for re-election in 1938 but was defeated, and was unsuccessful in a bid for LCL preselection for a 1938 by-election Events January * January 1 ** The Constitution of Estonia#Third Constitution (de facto 1938–1940, de jure 1938–1992), new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the a ... for another Southern District seat. Mowbray sold the newspap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Si Cranstoun
Simon David Cranstoun (born October 1971) is a British singer who spent many years as a busker on the streets of London and performed in the Dualers, a ska band he formed with his brother Tyber, before becoming better known as a composer and singer of music influenced by 1950s and 1960s rock and roll and rhythm and blues. Life Simon Cranstoun was born in Caterham, Surrey. His father, Bill Cranstoun, promoted Jamaican music in the 1960s. Si also loved 1950s and 1960s rock and roll and R&B music. Because he knew so many songs, he was chosen as singer for his high school band. He began to write songs at the age of 16. Cranstoun and his brother Tyber formed the Dualers, a ska band. Cranstoun spent twenty years as a street busker in London, and once was given 30p by Prime Minister Tony Blair. Cranstoun met his wife, Tamu, while singing in Croydon. They have a daughter and a son. He left the Dualers in 2010. He adopted a style that had more rock or rhythm and blues. He formed a band w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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