WALTER SON OF ALAN

First Hereditary Steward of Scotland

Waltero filio Alan (before 24 May 1153) Walterus filius Alani (1166) Walterus filius Alani, dapifer regis Scottorum (1177)

Walter son of Alan. here treated, was the third son of Alan son of Flaald. [The Earliest Stewarts and their Lands. By G. W. S. Barrow. A Survey first published in The Stewarts, volume XII, part I, re- printed in The Kingdom of the Scots (Edward Arnold, London, 1973), volume 12 on pp. 337-61] In 1166 he is noticed holding the fee of two knights in Shropshire, by the grant of his elder brother, William son of Alan, who was the lord of Oswestry there. The Redbook of the Exchequer I: 273

Death

Walter son of Alan died in 1177. Chonicle of Melrose: 88 He died at Melrose Abbey, where he had become a monk. Monastic Annals: 275

Evidence from Lawrie's Earl Scottish Charters

1124 X 24 May 1153: Charter by which David I, King of Scots, confirms that he has given Swinton to his knight Hernulf. Witnessed by Waltero filio Alan and others. Earl Scottish Charters: C and CI

Note: Walter son of Alan is noticed in the witness list of seventeen charters printed by Lawrie. See index.

Evidence from the Red Book of The Exchequer

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1166: Salopescira . . . . . De feodo Willelmi filii Alani de Salopescira et de pertinentiis. The Red Book of the Exchequer I: 272

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1166: Salopescira . . . . . Walterus filius Alani, ij militum. The Redbook of the Exchequer I: 273

Evidence from the Melrose Chronicle

Anno m.c.lxxvij. . . . . .Walterus filius Alani, dapifer regis Scottorum, familiaris noster, diem obiit, cujus anima vivat in gloria. Chronicle of Melrose: p. 88

Printed Evidence

1. Early Scottish Charters prior to A.D. 1153.: Collected with notes and an index by Sir Archibald C. Lawrie (James MacLehose and Sons, Glasgow, 1905), 515 pp. including index
2. Chronica sw Mailros, E Codice Unico in Bibliotheca Cottoniana Servata, Nunc Interim in Lucem Edita. Notulus Indiceque Aucta (Bannatyne Club, Edinburgh, MDCCCXXXV.), 238 pp. plus index
3. The Monastic Annals of Teviotdale, or The History and Antiquities of the Abbeys of Jedburgh, Kelso, Melros and Dryburgh. By the Rev. James Morton, BD. (Edinburgh, MDCCCXXXII.), 328 pp. including index
4. The Red Book of the Exchquer. Part I. Edited by Hubert Hall, FSA., of the Public Records Office. (HMSO., London. 1896), 445 pp.

Biographical Summaries

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Walter Fitz Alan was the first authentic Stewart on the pages of history. He witnessed many charters, chiefly those of King David I . King David I named Walter the first High Steward of Scotland (the first to hold that positon). Malcolm IV King of Soctland made this positon hereitary in the year 1157. He possessed much land as a result of this title. He gained lands in Renfrew Paisley, Pollock, Cathcart Talahec, Le Drip, Le Mutrene, Eaglesam, & Lochwinnock in Renfrewshire and of Innerwick in East Lothian. He died 1177, leaving one son and a daughter. He was the ancesor of the House of Stewart. The position of High Steward became heriditary from that point on. The name Stewart means cup-bearer. The High Stewards of Scotland were Stewards to the sovereign and of the royal revenues and domains. (Accountants of the King). Rootsweb: Descendants of Walter Fitz Alan

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Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland was the son of Alan fitz Flaald and Aveline de Hesdin. He died circa 1177.

    Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland gained the title of 1st Great Steward of Scotland.

Child of Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland

   * Eupheme FitzAlan+ d. c 12671

Child of Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland and Eochyna de Molle

   * Alan Shttps://www.geni.com/people/Walter-FitzAlan-1st-High-Steward-of-Scotland/6000000000701216245?through=6000000003828116968#tewart, 2nd Great Steward of Scotland+ d. c 1204

Citations

  1. [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume IV, page 506. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.

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Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland

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    Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland was the son of Alan fitz Flaald and Aveline de Hesdin. He died circa 1177.

Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland gained the title of 1st Great Steward of Scotland.
Child of Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland

Eupheme FitzAlan+ d. c 12671

Child of Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland and Eochyna de Molle

Alan Stewart, 2nd Great Steward of Scotland+ d. c 1204

Citations

[S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume IV, page 506. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.

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Walter fitz Alan (sometimes erroneously named as Walter of Stewart) was born in Oswestry, Shropshire sometime before 1114 and died ca. 1177. In his time he rose from being only the third son of an Anglo-Norman noble to become the 1st High Steward (or Seneschal) of Scotland. In doing so he became the founding ancestor of the Stuart (or Steward) dynasty that in time became the Scottish, and later the British, Royal House of Stuart.

Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland

M, #4047, d. circa 1177

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Last Edited=15 Aug 2009

    Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland was the son of Alan fitz Flaald and Aveline de Hesdin. He died circa 1177.

Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland gained the title of 1st Great Steward of Scotland.
Child of Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland

   * Eupheme FitzAlan+ d. c 12671

Child of Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland and Eochyna de Molle

   * Alan Stewart, 2nd Great Steward of Scotland+ d. c 1204

Citations

  1. [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume IV, page 506. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Murison, A. F. (2003). William Wallace: Guardian of Scotland. Courier Dover Publications, Page 41. ISBN 0486431827.
2. ↑ French, George Russell (1841). The ancestry of her majesty queen Victoria, and of his royal highness prince Albert., Page 223.
3. ↑ Bartlett, Robert (2002). England Under the Norman and Angevin Kings, 1075-1225. Oxford University Press, Page 81. ISBN 0199251010.
4. ↑ (1909) A History of Paisley, 600-1908, page 5.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Carpenter, David (2003). The struggle for mastery: Britain, 1066-1284. Oxford University Press US, Page 181. ISBN 0195220005.
6. ↑ Innes, Cosmo (1860). Scotland in the Middle Ages; Sketches of Early Scotch History and Social Progress.. Edmonston and Douglas.
Walter fitz Alan (died 1177), was the 1st hereditary High Steward of Scotland (c1150-1177), and described as "a Norman by culture and by blood a Breton".[1] He was the third son of a Breton knight, Alan fitzFlaad, feudal lord of Oswestry, by his spouse Aveline, daughter of Ernoulf de Hesdin.

Notes:

Walter fitz Alan (sometimes erroneously named as Walter of Stewart) was born in Oswestry, Shropshire [1] sometime before 1114 and died ca. 1177. In his time he rose from being only the third son of an Anglo-Norman noble to become the 1st High Steward (or Seneschal) of Scotland. In doing so he became the founding ancestor of the Stuart (or Steward) dynasty that in time became the Scottish, and later the British, Royal House of Stuart.

Walter's father, Alan fitz Flaald or Flathald, (Born c. 1075) was the 4th hereditary Seneschal or Steward or Dapifer of Dol-de-Bretagne, about 30 miles north of Rennes in Brittany. The family had gained lands in England shortly after the Norman Conquest. The Doomsday Book in 1086, records Alan as having lands in Shropshire, England - near to the border with Wales. Alan held the Shreivalty of Shropshire and the Lordship of Oswestry (then called Oswaldestry)[2] during the rein of Henry I of England.[3] Alan was married to Avelina de Hesding (Born c. 1078) circa 1099. They had three children: the eldest, Jordan, became the 5th Seneschal of Dol. The second son, William, became the Govener or Sheriff of Shropshire and founded the Haughamond Priory. The third son was Walter fitz Alan.[4]

Marriage

In the year 1133, Walter fitz Alan married Eschina de Londonius, the widow of Robert de Croc. The marriage begat three children: Two sons, Alan fitz Walter (Born 1144) and Simon fitz Walter, plus one daughter — Margaret fitz Walter.

Ancestors of Walter FITZALAN

                 /-Flaald DAPIFER

/-Alan Dapifer FITZFLAALD
Walter FITZALAN

       |         /-Ernulf DE HESDIN

\-Aveline DE HESDING
Descendants of Walter FITZALAN

1 Walter FITZALAN

 =Eschina DE LUNDIS

2 Alan FITZWALTER
=Eve DE CRAWFORD
3 Walter STEWART
=Beatrix DE ANGUS
3 David FITZALAN
2 Simon FITZWALTER
References
1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Murison, A. F. (2003). William Wallace: Guardian of Scotland. Courier Dover Publications, Page 41. ISBN 0486431827.
2. ↑ French, George Russell (1841). The ancestry of her majesty queen Victoria, and of his royal highness prince Albert., Page 223.
3. ↑ Bartlett, Robert (2002). England Under the Norman and Angevin Kings, 1075-1225. Oxford University Press, Page 81. ISBN 0199251010.
4. ↑ (1909) A History of Paisley, 600-1908, page 5.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Carpenter, David (2003). The struggle for mastery: Britain, 1066-1284. Oxford University Press US, Page 181. ISBN 0195220005.
6. ↑ Innes, Cosmo (1860). Scotland in the Middle Ages; Sketches of Early Scotch History and Social Progress.. Edmonston and Douglas.
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Walter fitz Alan (died June 1177), was the 1st hereditary High Steward of Scotland (c1150-1177), and described as "a Norman by culture and by blood a Breton".[1] He was the third son of a Breton knight, Alan fitzFlaad, feudal lord of Oswestry, by his spouse Aveline, daughter of Ernoulf de Hesdin.[2][3]

When The Anarchy took hold in England and civil war between Empress Matilda and Stephen, Walter rallied to the support of the Empress.[4] Her cause lost, Walter befriended David I who was an uncle of Matilda, and became, appropriately, David's Dapifer or Steward. Accompanied by his brother Simon,[5] Walter came to Scotland about 1136 [6] and fought for Scotland at the Battle of the Standard at Northallerton in 1138 under the command of David I's son, Prince Henry.

[edit]Career

He was subsequently appointed by King David I, Steward of Scotland; in 1157 it was confirmed as a hereditary office. David also granted him what eventually comprised Renfrewshire, for the service of five knights[7]; the lands of Paisley, Pollok, Cathcart, and Ayrshire, reconfirmed in a charter in 1157 by Malcolm IV. In 1163 Walter founded, first at Renfrew but shortly afterwards at Paisley, a house of monks of the Cluniac order drawn from the priory of Much Wenlock, in his native county of Shropshire.[8] Walter acquired directly from the Crown the Berwickshire estates of Birkenside and Legerwood on the eastern or left bank of the Leader Water[9] and presented to the monks the church of Legerwood, which they held from 1164 until the Reformation in 1560.[10] The monastery steadily grew and by 1219 became Paisley Abbey.

In 1164 he led a force which defeated Somerled, King of the Hebrides (Gaelic "ri Innse Gall") in the Battle of Renfrew.

Walter, The Steward, died in 1177 and was interred in the monastery at Paisley, the burying-place of his family before their later accession to the throne.[11]

Walter Fitzalan was married to Eschyna de Londoniis, heiress of Uchtred de Molla (Molle) & Huntlaw (territorial designations, not then surnames) [12][13] and widow of Robert Croc. Upon Walter's death his widow married Henry de Molle,[13] whose new surname is probably taken from his wife's lands.

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Walter fitz Alan (died June 1177), was the 1st hereditary High Steward of Scotland (c1150-1177), and described as "a Norman by culture and by blood a Breton".[1] He was the third son of a Breton knight, Alan fitzFlaad, feudal lord of Oswestry, by his spouse Aveline, daughter of Ernoulf de Hesdin.[2][3]

When The Anarchy took hold in England and civil war between Empress Matilda and Stephen, Walter rallied to the support of the Empress.[4] Her cause lost, Walter befriended David I who was an uncle of Matilda, and became, appropriately, David's Dapifer or Steward. Accompanied by his brother Simon,[5] Walter came to Scotland about 1136 [6] and fought for Scotland at the Battle of the Standard at Northallerton in 1138 under the command of David I's son, Prince Henry.

He was subsequently appointed by King David I, Steward of Scotland; in 1157 it was confirmed as a hereditary office. David also granted him what eventually comprised Renfrewshire, for the service of five knights[7]; the lands of Paisley, Pollok, Cathcart, and Ayrshire, reconfirmed in a charter in 1157 by Malcolm IV. In 1163 Walter founded, first at Renfrew but shortly afterwards at Paisley, a house of monks of the Cluniac order drawn from the priory of Much Wenlock, in his native county of Shropshire.[8] Walter acquired directly from the Crown the Berwickshire estates of Birkenside and Legerwood on the eastern or left bank of the Leader Water[9] and presented to the monks the church of Legerwood, which they held from 1164 until the Reformation in 1560.[10] The monastery steadily grew and by 1219 became Paisley Abbey.

In 1164 he led a force which defeated Somerled, King of the Hebrides (Gaelic "ri Innse Gall") in the Battle of Renfrew.

Walter, The Steward, died in 1177 and was interred in the monastery at Paisley, the burying-place of his family before their later accession to the throne.

Wikipedia: Walter fitz Alan

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Walter Fitzalan (died 1177), was the 1st hereditary High Steward of Scotland (c1150-1177), and described as "a Norman by culture and by blood a Breton". He was the second son of a Breton knight, Alan fitzFlaad, feudal lord of Oswestry, by his spouse Ada or Adeline, daughter of Ernoulf de Hesdin.

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Walter Fitzalan (died 1177), was the 1st hereditary High Steward of Scotland (c1150-1177), and described as "a Norman by culture and by blood a Breton".[1] He was the second son of a Breton knight, Alan fitzFlaad, feudal lord of Oswestry, by his spouse Ada or Adeline, daughter of Ernoulf de Hesdin.[2][3]

Contents

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[edit] To Scotland

When The Anarchy took hold in England and civil war between Empress Matilda and Stephen, Walter rallied to the support of the Empress.[4] Her cause lost, Walter befriended David I who was an uncle of Matilda, and became, appropriately, David's Dapifer or Steward. Accompanied by his brother Simon,[5] Walter came to Scotland about 1136 [6] and fought for Scotland at the Battle of the Standard at Northallerton in 1138 under the command of David I's son, Prince Henry.

[edit] Career

He was subsequently appointed by King David I, Steward of Scotland; in 1157 it was confirmed as a hereditary office. David also granted him what eventually comprised Renfrewshire, for the service of five knights[7]; the lands of Paisley, Pollok, Cathcart, and Ayrshire, reconfirmed in a charter in 1157 by Malcolm IV. In 1163 Walter founded, first at Renfrew but shortly afterwards at Paisley, a house of monks of the Cluniac order drawn from from the priory of Much Wenlock, in his native county of Shropshire.[8] Walter acquired directly from the Crown the Berwickshire estates of Birkenside and Legerwood on the eastern or left bank of the Leader Water[9] and presented to the monks the church of Legerwood, which they held from 1164 until the Reformation in 1560.[10] The monastery steadily grew and by 1219 became Paisley Abbey.

In 1164 he led a force which defeated Somerled, King of the Hebrides (Gaelic "ri Innse Gall") in the Battle of Renfrew.

[edit] Death

Walter, The Steward, died in 1177 and was interred in the monastery at Paisley, the burying-place of his family before their later accession to the throne.[11]

[edit] Marriage

Walter Fitzalan was married to Eschyna de Londoniis, heiress of Uchtred de Molla (Molle) & Huntlaw (territorial designations, not then surnames) [12][13] and widow of Robert Croc. Upon Walter's death his widow married Henry de Molle,[14] whose new surname is probably taken from his wife's lands.

She and Walter had three children:

   * Alan FitzWalter

* Walter FitzWalter[15]
* Margaret FitzWalter[16]
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Walter fitz Alan

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Walter moved to Scotland and took up service under David I. He rose in rank to the Stewardship of Scotland. In 1157 it was confirmed as a hereditary office. He was also given lands in Renfrewshire and Ayrshire.In 1163 he founded a monastery based on the Cluniac order. This small priory grew and by 1219 became Paisley Abbey. In 1164 he defeated Somerled, King of the Hebrides (Gaelic "ri Innse Gall") in the Battle of Renfrew. This article is about the country. ... Renfrewshire (Siorrachd Rinn Friù in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary authority regions in Scotland. ... Ayrshire (Siorrachd Inbhir Àir in Scottish Gaelic) is a region of south-west Scotland, located on the shores of the Firth of Clyde. ... // Events Owain Gwynedd is recognized as ruler of Wales. ... The abbey today The Abbey of Cluny (or Cluni, or Clugny) was founded on 2 September 909 by William I, Count of Auvergne, who installed Abbot Berno and placed the abbey under the immediate authority of Pope Sergius III. The Abbey and its constellation of dependencies soon came to exemplify... // Events Saint Francis of Assisi introduces Catholicism into Egypt, during the Fifth Crusade The Flag of Denmark fell from the sky during the Battle of Lyndanisse Ongoing events Fifth Crusade (1217-1221) Births Christopher I of Denmark (died 1259) Frederick II of Austria (died 1246) Guillaume de Gisors, supposedly the... Paisley Abbey Paisley Abbey is a former Cluniac monastery, and current Church of Scotland parish kirk, located on the east bank of the White Cart Water in the centre of the town of Paisley, Renfrewshire, in west central Scotland. ... Events Count Henry I of Champagne marries Marie de Champagne. ... Somerled (Old Norse Sumarliði, Scottish Gaelic Somhairle) was a military and political leader of the Scottish Isles in the 12th century who was known in Gaelic as ri Innse Gall (King of the Hebrides). Somerled first appears in historical chronicles in the year 1140 as the regulus, or King... Scottish Gaelic (Gà idhlig) is a member of the Goidelic branch of Celtic languages. ... The Battle of Renfrew ( 1164 ) was a significant battle between the Scottish Crown and Somerled, Lord of the Isles which saw the death and defeat of the latter. ...

Walter Fitzalan was married to Eschina de Londonius, widow of Robert de Croc and had three children: Alan Fitzwalter, Simon FitzWalter and a daughter Margaret FitzWalter.

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Alan was with King Richard on the Third Crusade

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Walter fitz Alan (original spelling) was the first appointed "High Steward " in Scotland. The steward was origanally the person who placed the dishes and set the tables. The steward soon rose in rank due to being in favor of the King and began to reside over coronations and festivals. He was then given titles and lands and was given a royal status. So his desendants were given the title of Steward and the last name of Stewart. The Stewarts later married into the family of Tudor by marring Margaret Tudor, sister to Henry VIII.

Walter Fitzalan

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Walter Fitzalan (died 1177), was the 1st hereditary High Steward of Scotland (c1150-1177), and described as "a Norman by culture and by blood a Breton".[1] He was the second son of a Breton knight, Alan fitzFlaad, feudal lord of Oswestry, by his spouse Ada or Adeline, daughter of Ernoulf de Hesdin.[2][3] Contents[hide]

   * 1 To Scotland

   * 2 Career

   * 3 Death

   * 4 Marriage

   * 5 Notes 

[edit] To Scotland

When The Anarchy took hold in England and civil war between Empress Matilda and Stephen, Walter rallied to the support of the Empress.[4] Her cause lost, Walter befriended David I who was an uncle of Matilda, and became, appropriately, David's Dapifer or Steward. Accompanied by his brother Simon,[5] Walter came to Scotland about 1136 [6] and fought for Scotland at the Battle of the Standard at Northallerton in 1138 under the command of David I's son, Prince Henry.

[edit] Career

He was subsequently appointed by King David I, Steward of Scotland; in 1157 it was confirmed as a hereditary office. David also granted him what eventually comprised Renfrewshire, for the service of five knights[7]; the lands of Paisley, Pollock, Cathcart, and Ayrshire, reconfirmed in a charter in 1157 by Malcolm IV. In 1163 Walter founded, first at Renfrew but shortly afterwards at Paisley, a house of monks of the Cluniac order drawn from from the priory of Much Wenlock, in his native county of Shropshire.[8] Walter acquired directly from the Crown the Berwickshire estates of Birkenside and Legerwood on the eastern or left bank of the Leader Water[9] and presented to the monks the church of Legerwood, which they held from 1164 until the Reformation in 1560.[10] The monastery steadily grew and by 1219 became Paisley Abbey.

In 1164 he led a force which defeated Somerled, King of the Hebrides (Gaelic "ri Innse Gall") in the Battle of Renfrew.

[edit] Death

Walter, The Steward, died in 1177 and was interred in the monastery at Paisley, the burying-place of his family before their later accession to the throne.[11]

[edit] Marriage

Walter Fitzalan was married to Eschyna de Londoniis, heiress of Uchtred de Molla (Molle) & Huntlaw (territorial designations, not then surnames) [12][13] and widow of Robert Croc. Upon Walter's death his widow married Henry de Molle,[14] whose new surname is probably taken from his wife's lands.

She and Walter had three children:

   * Alan FitzWalter

   * Walter FitzWalter[15]

   * Margaret FitzWalter[16] 

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Mackenzie, A. M., MA., D.Litt., The Rise of the Stewarts, London, 1935, pps.8 -9.

  2. ^ Round, J. H., Studies in Peerage, p.123

  3. ^ Nisbet, Alexander, Systems of Heraldry, Edinburgh, 1722. Vol.2, first section, p.53.

  4. ^ Ritchie, R. L. Graeme, The Normans in Scotland, Edinburgh University Press, 1954, p.281

  5. ^ Anderson (1867) vol.ix, p.512

  6. ^ Professor Geoffrey W. S. Barrow, The Anglo-Norman Era in Scottish History, Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1980, ISBN 0-19-822473-7 page 64-5, where it is stated that Walter son of Alan came to Scotland about 1136 and served as "dapifer" or Steward successively to kings David I, Malcolm IV, and William the Lion.

  7. ^ Ritchie, R. L. Graeme, The Normans in Scotland, Edinburgh University Press, 1954, [p.280

  8. ^ Burke, Messrs., John and John Bernard, The Royal Families of England, Scotland, and Wales &c., volume 2, London, 1851, p. xl.

  9. ^ Professor Geoffrey W. S. Barrow, The Anglo-Norman Era in Scottish History, Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1980, ISBN 0-19-822473-7 page 65

 10. ^ Binnie, Dr.G.A.C., The Churches and Graveyards of Berwickshire, Berwick-upon-Tweed, 1995, p.344, ISBN 0-9526805-0-5

 11. ^ Anderson, William,The Scottish Nation, Edinburgh, 1867, vol.ix, p.512

 12. ^ Simpson (1713); Burke, Messrs., John and John Bernard, The Royal Families of England, Scotland, and Wales, &c., volume 2, London, 1851, p.xl; Mackenzie, A. M., MA., D.Litt., The Rise of the Stewarts, London, 1935, pps.8 -9.

 13. ^ Ritchie (1954) p.281

 14. ^ Ritchie (1954) p.281

 15. ^ Simpson (1713).

 16. ^ Simpson (1713). 

Preceded by noneHigh Steward of Scotland c. 1150 – c. 1177Succeeded by Alan Fitzwalter

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Wikipedia: Walter fitz Alan

Walter fitz Alan (died June 1177) was the 1st hereditary High Steward of Scotland (c1150-1177), and described as "a Norman by culture and by blood a Breton".[1] He was the third son of a Breton knight, Alan fitz Flaad, feudal lord of Oswestry, by his spouse Aveline, daughter of Ernoulf de Hesdin.[2][3]

Contents [hide]

1 To Scotland

2 Career

3 Death

4 Marriage

5 Notes

[edit]To Scotland

When The Anarchy took hold in England and civil war between Empress Matilda and Stephen, Walter rallied to the support of the Empress.[4] Her cause lost, Walter befriended David I who was an uncle of Matilda, and became, appropriately, David's Dapifer or Steward. Accompanied by his brother Simon,[5] Walter came to Scotland about 1136 [6] and fought for Scotland at the Battle of the Standard at Northallerton in 1138 under the command of David I's son, Prince Henry.

[edit]Career

He was subsequently appointed by King David I, Steward of Scotland; in 1157 it was confirmed as a hereditary office. David also granted him what eventually comprised Renfrewshire, for the service of five knights[7]; the lands of Paisley, Pollok, Cathcart, and Ayrshire, reconfirmed in a charter in 1157 by Malcolm IV. In 1163 Walter founded, first at Renfrew but shortly afterwards at Paisley, a house of monks of the Cluniac order drawn from the priory of Much Wenlock, in his native county of Shropshire.[8] Walter acquired directly from the Crown the Berwickshire estates of Birkenside and Legerwood on the eastern or left bank of the Leader Water[9] and presented to the monks the church of Legerwood, which they held from 1164 until the Reformation in 1560.[10] The monastery steadily grew and by 1219 became Paisley Abbey.

In 1164 he led a force which defeated Somerled, King of the Hebrides (Gaelic "ri Innse Gall") in the Battle of Renfrew.

[edit]Death

Walter, The Steward, died in 1177 and was interred in the monastery at Paisley, the burying-place of his family before their later accession to the throne.[11]

[edit]Marriage

Walter fitz Alan was married to Eschyna de Londoniis, heiress of Uchtred de Molla (Molle) & Huntlaw (territorial designations, not then surnames) [12][13] and widow of Robert Croc. Upon Walter's death his widow married Henry de Molle,[13] whose new surname is probably taken from his wife's lands.

She and Walter had three children:

Alan fitz Walter

Walter fitz Walter[14]

Margaret fitz Walter[14]

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Acceded ABT 1160

In 1160 founded the monastry at Paisley, for monks of the Clunic order, from the convent of Wenlock in his native Salop.

Benefactor of Knights Templars Founder of Paisley Priory 1164. Received Grant of Lands from King David I ratified by Malcolm IV.

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1. Christening: BEF 1165 Also Of, Dol, Normandy, France

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in the contest between Stephen and the Empress Maud, being then Governor of Shrewsbury and Sheriff of the county of Salop, held the castle at Shrewsbury for the latter, until it was taken by assault. He was also with the Empress at the siege of Winchester Castle, in the 6th year of Stephen, when she and her whole army were put to flight; afterwards, continuing to adhere stoutly to the same cause, he was reconstituted Sheriff of Salop, when King Henry attained the crown. In the 12th year of Henry II, upon the assessment, in aid of marrying the King's daughter, certified his knight's fees to be in number thirty-five and a half.

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En 1164 Walter Fitz Alan pasó a Escocia donde, siguiendo con la tradición de la familia (los Altget eran panaderos; los Stewart, mayordomos), fué nombrado High Stewart (senescal del reino) por el Rey David I de Escocia, "El Santo" - quien, con el propósito de modernizar el reino, trajo numerosas familias francesas a Escocia (Bernard de Baliol o Robert de Brus o Bruce) que influyeron para que el sistema feudal fuera importado a Escocia-. Este cargo, que con el tiempo pasó a ser hereditario también en Escocia, dió origen al apellido de la familia, ya que Walter fué el antecesor de la Casa Real Stewart.- A través de toda la Edad Media, la historia de los Stewart fué una de éxito tras éxito ya que ocuparon honorablemente el cargo de senescales, aumentaron su reputación al luchar gallardamente con las fuerzas victoriosas, y adquirieron tierras que con el tiempo fueron la base de su fortuna.-

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Created Lord High Steward of Scotland by King David I.

Walter fitz Alan (died June 1177) was the 1st hereditary High Steward of Scotland (ca. 1150-1177), and described as "a Norman by culture and by blood a Breton". He was the third son of a Breton knight, Alan fitz Flaad, feudal lord of Oswestry, by his spouse Aveline, daughter of Ernoulf de Hesdin.

When The Anarchy took hold in England and civil war between Empress Matilda and Stephen, Walter rallied to the support of the Empress. Her cause lost, Walter befriended David I who was an uncle of Matilda, and became David's Dapifer or Steward. Accompanied by his brother Simon, Walter came to Scotland about 1136 and fought for Scotland at the Battle of the Standard at Northallerton in 1138 under the command of David I's son, Prince Henry.

He was subsequently appointed by King David I, Steward of Scotland; in 1157 it was confirmed as a hereditary office.

In 1163 Walter founded, first at Renfrew but shortly afterwards at Paisley, a house of monks of the Cluniac. The monastery steadily grew and by 1219 became Paisley Abbey.

In 1164 he led a force which defeated Somerled, King of the Hebrides (Gaelic "ri Innse Gall") in the Battle of Renfrew.

Walter, The Steward, died in 1177 and was interred in the monastery at Paisley.

Walter fitz Alan was married to Eschyna de Londoniis, heiress of Uchtred de Molla (Molle) and widow of Robert Croc. 

She and Walter had three children: Alan fitz Walter Walter fitz Walter Margaret fitz Walter

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_fitz_Alan

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Notes ◦Founded Paisley Abbey

Sources 1.[S265] Colquoun_Cunningham.ged, Jamie Vans

2.[S301] History of the Lands and their Owners in Galloway, Vols III, IV and V, P. H. McKerlie, (James Bell, Kirkcudbright

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Military service 1164 Commanded the King's army which defeated Somerled, Lord of the Isles Misc Given large estates in the South-West Lowlands Misc 1124 Came to Scotland with King David I Misc 1141 Appointed 1st High Steward of Scotland. The title of Steward of Scotland was bestowed on Walter FitzAlan by David I, King of Scotland (1124 - 1153); under whose reign and the reigns of his brothers Edgar and Alexander before him, the Anglo-Norman feudal system and culture became more established in Scotland. King Malcolm IV (1153 - 1165) confirmed the honour bestowed by David I and made the office of Steward of Scotland hereditary in Walter's family.

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"Walter fitz Alan (sometimes erroneously named as Walter of Stewart) was born in Oswestry , Shropshire sometime before 1114 and died ca. 1177. In his time he rose from being only the third son of an Anglo-Norman noble to become the 1st High Steward (or Seneschal) of Scotland. In doing so he became the founding ancestor of the Stuart (or Steward) dynasty that in time became the Scottish, and later the British, Royal House of Stuart.

• Parents Walter's father, Alan fitz Flaald or Flathald, (Born c. 1075) was the 4th hereditary Seneschal or Steward or Dapifer of Dol-de-Bretagne, about 30 miles north of Rennes in Brittany . The family had gained lands in England shortly after the Norman Conquest. The Doomsday Book in 1086, records Alan as having lands in Shropshire, England - near to the border with Wales. Alan held the Shreivalty of Shropshire and the Lordship of Oswestry (then called Oswaldestry) during the rein of Henry I of England. Alan was married to Avelina de Hesding (Born c. 1078) circa 1099. They had three children: the eldest, Jordan, became the 5th Seneschal of Dol. The second son, William, became the Govener or Sheriff of Shropshire and founded the Haughamond Priory. The third son was Walter fitz Alan.
• Marriage In the year 1133, Walter fitz Alan married Eschina de Londonius, the widow of Robert de Croc. The marriage begat three children: Two sons, Alan fitz Walter (Born 1144) and Simon fitz Walter, plus one daughter \emdash Margaret fitz Walter.
• English service When The Anarchy took hold in England with civil war between the Empress Matilda and Stephen ; Walter served in the court of Matilda. He was befriended by Matilda's Uncle, David I of Scotland. At the Battle of the Standard at Northallerton in 1138, Walter fitz Alan fought for Scotland under the command of David I's son, Prince Henry.
• Move to Scotland Walter moved to Scotland and took up service under David I who appointed Walter to the Stewardship (Seneschal) of Scotland. The lands in Argyle, Kintyre and Galloway were under Norwegian control and posed a continual threat to David's rule. To counter this, David created several large provincial Lordships in the South West of Scotland: Renfrewshire and large parts of Ayrshire were granted to Walter fitz Alan; Hugh de Morevile received lands in Cunningham; and Robert de Brus (ancestor of Robert I of Scotland was given land and title in Annandale. In doing so, David I made a strong barrier to counter aggression from the west. In 1157, Malcolm IV confirmed the title of Steward and made the office hereditary. Malcolm IV also confirmed and further extended the lands granted to Walter in Renfrewshire and Ayrshire which were to include the lands around: Renfrew, Passeleth ( Paisley ), Polloc ( Pollock , Talahec, Kerkert ( Cathcart ), The Drem, The Muntrene, Eglesham, Lochinavche and Innerwick. In return, Walter was to provide Malcolm IV with the service of five Knight. Walter in turn granted lands within his control to his own follower. Over 100 names of various vassals, tenants and dependants can be traced as new arrivals, mainly from Shropshire, between the years 1160 and 1241. These included such names as the Wallace. (The ancestors of William Wallace). Near to Walter's great hall at Blackhall, Paisley, was a shrine dedicated to Saint Mirin , who had been instrumental in introducing Christianity to Renfewshire. In the year 1163, Walter brought a group of Monks from a Cluniac order in Shropshire and founded a priory at Paisley. This small priory grew and by 1219 became Paisley Abbey . In 1164 the threat of invasion from the West was realised. Somerled, King of the Hebrides (Gaelic "ri Innse Gall") landed in Renfrewshire with an army. Walter fitz Alan meet and did battle with Somerled in what is known as the Battle of Renfrew. Somerled and his son Gillecallum were both killed creating a Scottish victory. The site of the Battle is today marked by the Cairn at the junction of Renfrew Road and Glencairn Road in Gallowhill, Paisley. On his death, Walter fitz Alan was buried at the Abbey he founded at Paisley. The title 'High Stewart' became the surname of his descendants. Robert Stuart, a direct male descendant of Walter, became Robert II of Scotland; thus beginning the Stuart Royal dynasty that would eventually go on to rule over all of Scotland Ireland and Wales to form the United Kingdom. "

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Walter crossed the Scottish border to enter the service of the Scots King, and appears at Melrose in 1142.

The marriage with Eschina brought him the lands of Molla and Huntland in Roxburghshire, parts of which were given to the Paisley priory.

King David settled Walter in the lands watered by the Cart river, and bounded by the river Clyde, allowing the city of Paisley to thrive.

In Malcolm IV's reigh he is designated "dapfier Regis Scocie" (Steward of Scotland).

He is given the gift of Renfrew, Paisley, and Pollock, Talahec (?), Cathcart , Eaglesham, Lochwinnoch and Innerwick in East Lothian.

Walter was the Steward of Scotland from 1204-1246, and is found to be in the posession of Kingarth on Bute.

He founded the priory of Paisley in 1163.

Kingarth (Old Irish: Cenn Garad; Scottish Gaelic: Ceann a' Gharaidh) is a historic village and parish on the Isle of Bute, off the coast of south-western Scotland. The village is within the parish of its own name, and is situated at the junction of the A844 and B881.

In the Early Middle Ages it was the site of a monastery and bishopric and the cult centre of Saints Cathan and Bláán (Anglicized: Blane).

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Walter Fitzalan (died 1177), was the 1st hereditary High Steward of Scotland (c1150-1177), and described as "a Norman by culture and by blood a Breton". He was the third son of a Breton knight, Alan fitzFlaad, feudal lord of Oswestry, by his spouse Aveline, daughter of Ernoulf de Hesdin.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Fitzalan

Walter Fitz Alan was the first authentic Stewart on the pages of history. He witnessed many charters, chiefly those of King David I . King David I named Walter the first High Steward of Scotland (the first to hold that positon). Malcolm IV King of Soctland made this positon hereitary in the year 1157. He possessed much land as a result of this title. He gained lands in Renfrew Paisley, Pollock, Cathcart Talahec, Le Drip, Le Mutrene, Eaglesam, & Lochwinnock in Renfrewshire and of Innerwick in East Lothian. He died 1177, leaving one son and a daughter. He was the ancesor of the House of Stewart. The position of High Steward became heriditary from that point on. The name Stewart means cup-bearer. The High Stewards of Scotland were Stewards to the sovereign and of the royal revenues and domains. (Accountants of the King).

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rjviator/stewart/WalterHS....

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Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland was the son of Alan fitz Flaald and Aveline de Hesdin. He died circa 1177.

Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland gained the title of 1st Great Steward of Scotland.

Child of Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland

• Eupheme FitzAlan+ d. c 12671

Child of Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland and Eochyna de Molle

• Alan Stewart, 2nd Great Steward of Scotland+ d. c 1204

Citations

1. [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume IV, page 506. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.

Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland

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Last Edited=15 Aug 2009

Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland was the son of Alan fitz Flaald and Aveline de Hesdin. He died circa 1177.

Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland gained the title of 1st Great Steward of Scotland.

Child of Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland

Eupheme FitzAlan+ d. c 12671

Child of Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland and Eochyna de Molle

Alan Stewart, 2nd Great Steward of Scotland+ d. c 1204

Citations

[S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume IV, page 506. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.

Walter fitz Alan (sometimes erroneously named as Walter of Stewart) was born in Oswestry, Shropshire sometime before 1114 and died ca. 1177. In his time he rose from being only the third son of an Anglo-Norman noble to become the 1st High Steward (or Seneschal) of Scotland. In doing so he became the founding ancestor of the Stuart (or Steward) dynasty that in time became the Scottish, and later the British, Royal House of Stuart.

Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland

M, #4047, d. circa 1177

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Last Edited=15 Aug 2009

Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland was the son of Alan fitz Flaald and Aveline de Hesdin. He died circa 1177.

Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland gained the title of 1st Great Steward of Scotland.

Child of Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland

• Eupheme FitzAlan+ d. c 12671

Child of Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland and Eochyna de Molle

• Alan Stewart, 2nd Great Steward of Scotland+ d. c 1204

Citations

1. [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume IV, page 506. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Murison, A. F. (2003). William Wallace: Guardian of Scotland. Courier Dover Publications, Page 41. ISBN 0486431827.

2. ↑ French, George Russell (1841). The ancestry of her majesty queen Victoria, and of his royal highness prince Albert., Page 223.

3. ↑ Bartlett, Robert (2002). England Under the Norman and Angevin Kings, 1075-1225. Oxford University Press, Page 81. ISBN 0199251010.

4. ↑ (1909) A History of Paisley, 600-1908, page 5.

5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Carpenter, David (2003). The struggle for mastery: Britain, 1066-1284. Oxford University Press US, Page 181. ISBN 0195220005.

6. ↑ Innes, Cosmo (1860). Scotland in the Middle Ages; Sketches of Early Scotch History and Social Progress.. Edmonston and Douglas.

Walter fitz Alan (died 1177), was the 1st hereditary High Steward of Scotland (c1150-1177), and described as "a Norman by culture and by blood a Breton".[1] He was the third son of a Breton knight, Alan fitzFlaad, feudal lord of Oswestry, by his spouse Aveline, daughter of Ernoulf de Hesdin.

Walter FITZALAN

• Father: Alan Dapifer FITZFLAALD
• Mother: Aveline DE HESDING
• Birth: 1105, Oswestry Castle, Shropshire, England
• Occupation: 1st High Steward of Scotland
• Death: 1177, Renfrewshire, Scotland
• Partnership with: Eschina DE LUNDIS

o Child: Alan FITZWALTER Birth: 1126, Paisley Abbey, Renfrewshire, Scotland

o Child: Simon FITZWALTER

Notes:

Walter fitz Alan (sometimes erroneously named as Walter of Stewart) was born in Oswestry, Shropshire [1] sometime before 1114 and died ca. 1177. In his time he rose from being only the third son of an Anglo-Norman noble to become the 1st High Steward (or Seneschal) of Scotland. In doing so he became the founding ancestor of the Stuart (or Steward) dynasty that in time became the Scottish, and later the British, Royal House of Stuart.

Walter's father, Alan fitz Flaald or Flathald, (Born c. 1075) was the 4th hereditary Seneschal or Steward or Dapifer of Dol-de-Bretagne, about 30 miles north of Rennes in Brittany. The family had gained lands in England shortly after the Norman Conquest. The Doomsday Book in 1086, records Alan as having lands in Shropshire, England - near to the border with Wales. Alan held the Shreivalty of Shropshire and the Lordship of Oswestry (then called Oswaldestry)[2] during the rein of Henry I of England.[3] Alan was married to Avelina de Hesding (Born c. 1078) circa 1099. They had three children: the eldest, Jordan, became the 5th Seneschal of Dol. The second son, William, became the Govener or Sheriff of Shropshire and founded the Haughamond Priory. The third son was Walter fitz Alan.[4]

Marriage

In the year 1133, Walter fitz Alan married Eschina de Londonius, the widow of Robert de Croc. The marriage begat three children: Two sons, Alan fitz Walter (Born 1144) and Simon fitz Walter, plus one daughter — Margaret fitz Walter.

Ancestors of Walter FITZALAN

/-Flaald DAPIFER

/-Alan Dapifer FITZFLAALD

Walter FITZALAN

| /-Ernulf DE HESDIN

\-Aveline DE HESDING

Descendants of Walter FITZALAN

1 Walter FITZALAN

Eschina DE LUNDIS

2 Alan FITZWALTER

Eve DE CRAWFORD

3 Walter STEWART

Beatrix DE ANGUS

3 David FITZALAN

2 Simon FITZWALTER

References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Murison, A. F. (2003). William Wallace: Guardian of Scotland. Courier Dover Publications, Page 41. ISBN 0486431827.

2. ↑ French, George Russell (1841). The ancestry of her majesty queen Victoria, and of his royal highness prince Albert., Page 223.

3. ↑ Bartlett, Robert (2002). England Under the Norman and Angevin Kings, 1075-1225. Oxford University Press, Page 81. ISBN 0199251010.

4. ↑ (1909) A History of Paisley, 600-1908, page 5.

5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Carpenter, David (2003). The struggle for mastery: Britain, 1066-1284. Oxford University Press US, Page 181. ISBN 0195220005.

6. ↑ Innes, Cosmo (1860). Scotland in the Middle Ages; Sketches of Early Scotch History and Social Progress.. Edmonston and Douglas.

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Walter fitz Alan (died June 1177), was the 1st hereditary High Steward of Scotland (c1150-1177), and described as "a Norman by culture and by blood a Breton".[1] He was the third son of a Breton knight, Alan fitzFlaad, feudal lord of Oswestry, by his spouse Aveline, daughter of Ernoulf de Hesdin.[2][3]

When The Anarchy took hold in England and civil war between Empress Matilda and Stephen, Walter rallied to the support of the Empress.[4] Her cause lost, Walter befriended David I who was an uncle of Matilda, and became, appropriately, David's Dapifer or Steward. Accompanied by his brother Simon,[5] Walter came to Scotland about 1136 [6] and fought for Scotland at the Battle of the Standard at Northallerton in 1138 under the command of David I's son, Prince Henry.

[edit]Career

He was subsequently appointed by King David I, Steward of Scotland; in 1157 it was confirmed as a hereditary office. David also granted him what eventually comprised Renfrewshire, for the service of five knights[7]; the lands of Paisley, Pollok, Cathcart, and Ayrshire, reconfirmed in a charter in 1157 by Malcolm IV. In 1163 Walter founded, first at Renfrew but shortly afterwards at Paisley, a house of monks of the Cluniac order drawn from the priory of Much Wenlock, in his native county of Shropshire.[8] Walter acquired directly from the Crown the Berwickshire estates of Birkenside and Legerwood on the eastern or left bank of the Leader Water[9] and presented to the monks the church of Legerwood, which they held from 1164 until the Reformation in 1560.[10] The monastery steadily grew and by 1219 became Paisley Abbey.

In 1164 he led a force which defeated Somerled, King of the Hebrides (Gaelic "ri Innse Gall") in the Battle of Renfrew.

Walter, The Steward, died in 1177 and was interred in the monastery at Paisley, the burying-place of his family before their later accession to the throne.[11]

Walter Fitzalan was married to Eschyna de Londoniis, heiress of Uchtred de Molla (Molle) & Huntlaw (territorial designations, not then surnames) [12][13] and widow of Robert Croc. Upon Walter's death his widow married Henry de Molle,[13] whose new surname is probably taken from his wife's lands.

Walter fitz Alan (died June 1177), was the 1st hereditary High Steward of Scotland (c1150-1177), and described as "a Norman by culture and by blood a Breton".[1] He was the third son of a Breton knight, Alan fitzFlaad, feudal lord of Oswestry, by his spouse Aveline, daughter of Ernoulf de Hesdin.[2][3]

When The Anarchy took hold in England and civil war between Empress Matilda and Stephen, Walter rallied to the support of the Empress.[4] Her cause lost, Walter befriended David I who was an uncle of Matilda, and became, appropriately, David's Dapifer or Steward. Accompanied by his brother Simon,[5] Walter came to Scotland about 1136 [6] and fought for Scotland at the Battle of the Standard at Northallerton in 1138 under the command of David I's son, Prince Henry.

He was subsequently appointed by King David I, Steward of Scotland; in 1157 it was confirmed as a hereditary office. David also granted him what eventually comprised Renfrewshire, for the service of five knights[7]; the lands of Paisley, Pollok, Cathcart, and Ayrshire, reconfirmed in a charter in 1157 by Malcolm IV. In 1163 Walter founded, first at Renfrew but shortly afterwards at Paisley, a house of monks of the Cluniac order drawn from the priory of Much Wenlock, in his native county of Shropshire.[8] Walter acquired directly from the Crown the Berwickshire estates of Birkenside and Legerwood on the eastern or left bank of the Leader Water[9] and presented to the monks the church of Legerwood, which they held from 1164 until the Reformation in 1560.[10] The monastery steadily grew and by 1219 became Paisley Abbey.

In 1164 he led a force which defeated Somerled, King of the Hebrides (Gaelic "ri Innse Gall") in the Battle of Renfrew.

Walter, The Steward, died in 1177 and was interred in the monastery at Paisley, the burying-place of his family before their later accession to the throne.

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Walter Fitzalan was married to Eschina de Londonius, widow of Robert de Croc and had three children: Alan Fitzwalter, Simon FitzWalter and a daughter Margaret FitzWalter.

Alan was with King Richard on the Third Crusade

Walter fitz Alan (original spelling) was the first appointed "High Steward " in Scotland. The steward was origanally the person who placed the dishes and set the tables. The steward soon rose in rank due to being in favor of the King and began to reside over coronations and festivals. He was then given titles and lands and was given a royal status. So his desendants were given the title of Steward and the last name of Stewart. The Stewarts later married into the family of Tudor by marring Margaret Tudor, sister to Henry VIII.

Walter Fitzalan

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Walter Fitzalan (died 1177), was the 1st hereditary High Steward of Scotland (c1150-1177), and described as "a Norman by culture and by blood a Breton".[1] He was the second son of a Breton knight, Alan fitzFlaad, feudal lord of Oswestry, by his spouse Ada or Adeline, daughter of Ernoulf de Hesdin.[2][3] Contents[hide]

• 1 To Scotland * 2 Career * 3 Death * 4 Marriage * 5 Notes

[edit] To Scotland

When The Anarchy took hold in England and civil war between Empress Matilda and Stephen, Walter rallied to the support of the Empress.[4] Her cause lost, Walter befriended David I who was an uncle of Matilda, and became, appropriately, David's Dapifer or Steward. Accompanied by his brother Simon,[5] Walter came to Scotland about 1136 [6] and fought for Scotland at the Battle of the Standard at Northallerton in 1138 under the command of David I's son, Prince Henry.

[edit] Career

He was subsequently appointed by King David I, Steward of Scotland; in 1157 it was confirmed as a hereditary office. David also granted him what eventually comprised Renfrewshire, for the service of five knights[7]; the lands of Paisley, Pollock, Cathcart, and Ayrshire, reconfirmed in a charter in 1157 by Malcolm IV. In 1163 Walter founded, first at Renfrew but shortly afterwards at Paisley, a house of monks of the Cluniac order drawn from from the priory of Much Wenlock, in his native county of Shropshire.[8] Walter acquired directly from the Crown the Berwickshire estates of Birkenside and Legerwood on the eastern or left bank of the Leader Water[9] and presented to the monks the church of Legerwood, which they held from 1164 until the Reformation in 1560.[10] The monastery steadily grew and by 1219 became Paisley Abbey.

In 1164 he led a force which defeated Somerled, King of the Hebrides (Gaelic "ri Innse Gall") in the Battle of Renfrew.

[edit] Death

Walter, The Steward, died in 1177 and was interred in the monastery at Paisley, the burying-place of his family before their later accession to the throne.[11]

[edit] Marriage

Walter Fitzalan was married to Eschyna de Londoniis, heiress of Uchtred de Molla (Molle) & Huntlaw (territorial designations, not then surnames) [12][13] and widow of Robert Croc. Upon Walter's death his widow married Henry de Molle,[14] whose new surname is probably taken from his wife's lands.

She and Walter had three children:

• Alan FitzWalter * Walter FitzWalter[15] * Margaret FitzWalter[16]

[edit] Notes

1. ^ Mackenzie, A. M., MA., D.Litt., The Rise of the Stewarts, London, 1935, pps.8 -9. 2. ^ Round, J. H., Studies in Peerage, p.123 3. ^ Nisbet, Alexander, Systems of Heraldry, Edinburgh, 1722. Vol.2, first section, p.53. 4. ^ Ritchie, R. L. Graeme, The Normans in Scotland, Edinburgh University Press, 1954, p.281 5. ^ Anderson (1867) vol.ix, p.512 6. ^ Professor Geoffrey W. S. Barrow, The Anglo-Norman Era in Scottish History, Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1980, ISBN 0-19-822473-7 page 64-5, where it is stated that Walter son of Alan came to Scotland about 1136 and served as "dapifer" or Steward successively to kings David I, Malcolm IV, and William the Lion. 7. ^ Ritchie, R. L. Graeme, The Normans in Scotland, Edinburgh University Press, 1954, [p.280 8. ^ Burke, Messrs., John and John Bernard, The Royal Families of England, Scotland, and Wales &c., volume 2, London, 1851, p. xl. 9. ^ Professor Geoffrey W. S. Barrow, The Anglo-Norman Era in Scottish History, Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1980, ISBN 0-19-822473-7 page 65 10. ^ Binnie, Dr.G.A.C., The Churches and Graveyards of Berwickshire, Berwick-upon-Tweed, 1995, p.344, ISBN 0-9526805-0-5 11. ^ Anderson, William,The Scottish Nation, Edinburgh, 1867, vol.ix, p.512 12. ^ Simpson (1713); Burke, Messrs., John and John Bernard, The Royal Families of England, Scotland, and Wales, &c., volume 2, London, 1851, p.xl; Mackenzie, A. M., MA., D.Litt., The Rise of the Stewarts, London, 1935, pps.8 -9. 13. ^ Ritchie (1954) p.281 14. ^ Ritchie (1954) p.281 15. ^ Simpson (1713). 16. ^ Simpson (1713).

Preceded by noneHigh Steward of Scotland c. 1150 – c. 1177Succeeded by Alan Fitzwalter

In 1160 founded the monastry at Paisley, for monks of the Clunic order, from the convent of Wenlock in his native Salop.

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Wikipedia: Walter fitz Alan

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Walter fitz Alan (died June 1177) was the 1st hereditary High Steward of Scotland (c1150-1177), and described as "a Norman by culture and by blood a Breton".[1] He was the third son of a Breton knight, Alan fitz Flaad, feudal lord of Oswestry, by his spouse Aveline, daughter of Ernoulf de Hesdin.[2][3]

Contents [hide]

1 To Scotland

2 Career

3 Death

4 Marriage

5 Notes

[edit]To Scotland

When The Anarchy took hold in England and civil war between Empress Matilda and Stephen, Walter rallied to the support of the Empress.[4] Her cause lost, Walter befriended David I who was an uncle of Matilda, and became, appropriately, David's Dapifer or Steward. Accompanied by his brother Simon,[5] Walter came to Scotland about 1136 [6] and fought for Scotland at the Battle of the Standard at Northallerton in 1138 under the command of David I's son, Prince Henry.

[edit]Career

He was subsequently appointed by King David I, Steward of Scotland; in 1157 it was confirmed as a hereditary office. David also granted him what eventually comprised Renfrewshire, for the service of five knights[7]; the lands of Paisley, Pollok, Cathcart, and Ayrshire, reconfirmed in a charter in 1157 by Malcolm IV. In 1163 Walter founded, first at Renfrew but shortly afterwards at Paisley, a house of monks of the Cluniac order drawn from the priory of Much Wenlock, in his native county of Shropshire.[8] Walter acquired directly from the Crown the Berwickshire estates of Birkenside and Legerwood on the eastern or left bank of the Leader Water[9] and presented to the monks the church of Legerwood, which they held from 1164 until the Reformation in 1560.[10] The monastery steadily grew and by 1219 became Paisley Abbey.

In 1164 he led a force which defeated Somerled, King of the Hebrides (Gaelic "ri Innse Gall") in the Battle of Renfrew.

[edit]Death

Walter, The Steward, died in 1177 and was interred in the monastery at Paisley, the burying-place of his family before their later accession to the throne.[11]

[edit]Marriage

Walter fitz Alan was married to Eschyna de Londoniis, heiress of Uchtred de Molla (Molle) & Huntlaw (territorial designations, not then surnames) [12][13] and widow of Robert Croc. Upon Walter's death his widow married Henry de Molle,[13] whose new surname is probably taken from his wife's lands.

She and Walter had three children:

Alan fitz Walter

Walter fitz Walter[14]

Margaret fitz Walter[14]

Acceded ABT 1160

In 1160 founded the monastry at Paisley, for monks of the Clunic order, from the convent of Wenlock in his native Salop.

Benefactor of Knights Templars Founder of Paisley Priory 1164. Received Grant of Lands from King David I ratified by Malcolm IV.

1.Christening: BEF 1165 Also Of, Dol, Normandy, France

in the contest between Stephen and the Empress Maud, being then Governor of Shrewsbury and Sheriff of the county of Salop, held the castle at Shrewsbury for the latter, until it was taken by assault. He was also with the Empress at the siege of Winchester Castle, in the 6th year of Stephen, when she and her whole army were put to flight; afterwards, continuing to adhere stoutly to the same cause, he was reconstituted Sheriff of Salop, when King Henry attained the crown. In the 12th year of Henry II, upon the assessment, in aid of marrying the King's daughter, certified his knight's fees to be in number thirty-five and a half.

En 1164 Walter Fitz Alan pasó a Escocia donde, siguiendo con la tradición de la familia (los Altget eran panaderos; los Stewart, mayordomos), fué nombrado High Stewart (senescal del reino) por el Rey David I de Escocia, "El Santo" - quien, con el propósito de modernizar el reino, trajo numerosas familias francesas a Escocia (Bernard de Baliol o Robert de Brus o Bruce) que influyeron para que el sistema feudal fuera importado a Escocia-. Este cargo, que con el tiempo pasó a ser hereditario también en Escocia, dió origen al apellido de la familia, ya que Walter fué el antecesor de la Casa Real Stewart.- A través de toda la Edad Media, la historia de los Stewart fué una de éxito tras éxito ya que ocuparon honorablemente el cargo de senescales, aumentaron su reputación al luchar gallardamente con las fuerzas victoriosas, y adquirieron tierras que con el tiempo fueron la base de su fortuna.-

Created Lord High Steward of Scotland by King David I.

Walter fitz Alan (died June 1177) was the 1st hereditary High Steward of Scotland (ca. 1150-1177), and described as "a Norman by culture and by blood a Breton". He was the third son of a Breton knight, Alan fitz Flaad, feudal lord of Oswestry, by his spouse Aveline, daughter of Ernoulf de Hesdin.

When The Anarchy took hold in England and civil war between Empress Matilda and Stephen, Walter rallied to the support of the Empress. Her cause lost, Walter befriended David I who was an uncle of Matilda, and became David's Dapifer or Steward. Accompanied by his brother Simon, Walter came to Scotland about 1136 and fought for Scotland at the Battle of the Standard at Northallerton in 1138 under the command of David I's son, Prince Henry.

He was subsequently appointed by King David I, Steward of Scotland; in 1157 it was confirmed as a hereditary office.

In 1163 Walter founded, first at Renfrew but shortly afterwards at Paisley, a house of monks of the Cluniac. The monastery steadily grew and by 1219 became Paisley Abbey.

In 1164 he led a force which defeated Somerled, King of the Hebrides (Gaelic "ri Innse Gall") in the Battle of Renfrew.

Walter, The Steward, died in 1177 and was interred in the monastery at Paisley.

Walter fitz Alan was married to Eschyna de Londoniis, heiress of Uchtred de Molla (Molle) and widow of Robert Croc.

She and Walter had three children: Alan fitz Walter Walter fitz Walter Margaret fitz Walter

Wikipedia: Walter fitz Alan

Notes ◦Founded Paisley Abbey

Sources 1.[S265] Colquoun_Cunningham.ged, Jamie Vans

2.[S301] History of the Lands and their Owners in Galloway, Vols III, IV and V, P. H. McKerlie, (James Bell, Kirkcudbright

Military service 1164 Commanded the King's army which defeated Somerled, Lord of the Isles Misc Given large estates in the South-West Lowlands Misc 1124 Came to Scotland with King David I Misc 1141 Appointed 1st High Steward of Scotland. The title of Steward of Scotland was bestowed on Walter FitzAlan by David I, King of Scotland (1124 - 1153); under whose reign and the reigns of his brothers Edgar and Alexander before him, the Anglo-Norman feudal system and culture became more established in Scotland. King Malcolm IV (1153 - 1165) confirmed the honour bestowed by David I and made the office of Steward of Scotland hereditary in Walter's family.

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"Walter fitz Alan (sometimes erroneously named as Walter of Stewart) was born in Oswestry , Shropshire sometime before 1114 and died ca. 1177. In his time he rose from being only the third son of an Anglo-Norman noble to become the 1st High Steward (or Seneschal) of Scotland. In doing so he became the founding ancestor of the Stuart (or Steward) dynasty that in time became the Scottish, and later the British, Royal House of Stuart.
•Parents

Walter's father, Alan fitz Flaald or Flathald, (Born c. 1075) was the 4th hereditary Seneschal or Steward or Dapifer of Dol-de-Bretagne, about 30 miles north of Rennes in Brittany . The family had gained lands in England shortly after the Norman Conquest. The Doomsday Book in 1086, records Alan as having lands in Shropshire, England - near to the border with Wales. Alan held the Shreivalty of Shropshire and the Lordship of Oswestry (then called Oswaldestry) during the rein of Henry I of England. Alan was married to Avelina de Hesding (Born c. 1078) circa 1099. They had three children: the eldest, Jordan, became the 5th Seneschal of Dol. The second son, William, became the Govener or Sheriff of Shropshire and founded the Haughamond Priory. The third son was Walter fitz Alan. •Marriage

In the year 1133, Walter fitz Alan married Eschina de Londonius, the widow of Robert de Croc. The marriage begat three children: Two sons, Alan fitz Walter (Born 1144) and Simon fitz Walter, plus one daughter \emdash Margaret fitz Walter. •English service

When The Anarchy took hold in England with civil war between the Empress Matilda and Stephen ; Walter served in the court of Matilda. He was befriended by Matilda's Uncle, David I of Scotland. At the Battle of the Standard at Northallerton in 1138, Walter fitz Alan fought for Scotland under the command of David I's son, Prince Henry. •Move to Scotland

Walter moved to Scotland and took up service under David I who appointed Walter to the Stewardship (Seneschal) of Scotland. The lands in Argyle, Kintyre and Galloway were under Norwegian control and posed a continual threat to David's rule. To counter this, David created several large provincial Lordships in the South West of Scotland: Renfrewshire and large parts of Ayrshire were granted to Walter fitz Alan; Hugh de Morevile received lands in Cunningham; and Robert de Brus (ancestor of Robert I of Scotland was given land and title in Annandale. In doing so, David I made a strong barrier to counter aggression from the west. In 1157, Malcolm IV confirmed the title of Steward and made the office hereditary. Malcolm IV also confirmed and further extended the lands granted to Walter in Renfrewshire and Ayrshire which were to include the lands around: Renfrew, Passeleth ( Paisley ), Polloc ( Pollock , Talahec, Kerkert ( Cathcart ), The Drem, The Muntrene, Eglesham, Lochinavche and Innerwick. In return, Walter was to provide Malcolm IV with the service of five Knight. Walter in turn granted lands within his control to his own follower. Over 100 names of various vassals, tenants and dependants can be traced as new arrivals, mainly from Shropshire, between the years 1160 and 1241. These included such names as the Wallace. (The ancestors of William Wallace). Near to Walter's great hall at Blackhall, Paisley, was a shrine dedicated to Saint Mirin , who had been instrumental in introducing Christianity to Renfewshire. In the year 1163, Walter brought a group of Monks from a Cluniac order in Shropshire and founded a priory at Paisley. This small priory grew and by 1219 became Paisley Abbey . In 1164 the threat of invasion from the West was realised. Somerled, King of the Hebrides (Gaelic "ri Innse Gall") landed in Renfrewshire with an army. Walter fitz Alan meet and did battle with Somerled in what is known as the Battle of Renfrew. Somerled and his son Gillecallum were both killed creating a Scottish victory. The site of the Battle is today marked by the Cairn at the junction of Renfrew Road and Glencairn Road in Gallowhill, Paisley. On his death, Walter fitz Alan was buried at the Abbey he founded at Paisley. The title 'High Stewart' became the surname of his descendants. Robert Stuart, a direct male descendant of Walter, became Robert II of Scotland; thus beginning the Stuart Royal dynasty that would eventually go on to rule over all of Scotland Ireland and Wales to form the United Kingdom. "

Walter crossed the Scottish border to enter the service of the Scots King, and appears at Melrose in 1142.

The marriage with Eschina brought him the lands of Molla and Huntland in Roxburghshire, parts of which were given to the Paisley priory.

King David settled Walter in the lands watered by the Cart river, and bounded by the river Clyde, allowing the city of Paisley to thrive.

In Malcolm IV's reigh he is designated "dapfier Regis Scocie" (Steward of Scotland).

He is given the gift of Renfrew, Paisley, and Pollock, Talahec (?), Cathcart , Eaglesham, Lochwinnoch and Innerwick in East Lothian.

Walter was the Steward of Scotland from 1204-1246, and is found to be in the posession of Kingarth on Bute.

He founded the priory of Paisley in 1163.

Kingarth (Old Irish: Cenn Garad; Scottish Gaelic: Ceann a' Gharaidh) is a historic village and parish on the Isle of Bute, off the coast of south-western Scotland. The village is within the parish of its own name, and is situated at the junction of the A844 and B881.

In the Early Middle Ages it was the site of a monastery and bishopric and the cult centre of Saints Cathan and Bláán (Anglicized: Blane).

Genealogy

The Archbishops of Dol and the Origin of the Stewarts

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