David de Lindsay
Sir David de Lindsay, Lord of Crawford and Ercildum, known as "the elder" to distinguish him from his son, was an Anglo-Scottish baron of the 12th and 13th century.Life
Lindsay was the eldest son of William de Lindsay and Aleanora de Limesay. David held the position of Justiciar of Lothian, a post which his father had once held, with Gervase Avenel from 1208 until his death in 1214.He married Marjorie, said to be an illegitimate daughter of Henry, Earl of Huntingdon, they are known to have had the following issue:
- David de Lindsay, married Christina, without issue.
- Gerard de Lindsay, succeeded his brother, without issue.
- Alice de Lindsay, married Henry de Pinkeney, heiress of her brothers, with issue.
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