STRAQUHYNE, Thomas of Ledinturk 1
- Born: 1465
- Marriage (1): FORBES, Eldest daughter
- Died: 1546 1
Another name for Thomas was STRAUCHINE, Thomas of Lenturk.2
General Notes:
"In the preceding trial of John, Master of Forbes, the reader has seen that John Strathauchin, or Strachane, was implicated with him in the same crime…"
Résumé: King was alarmed with false reports against his life
Some villainous persons worked up his suspicions
First sacrificed to that villainous revenge was John, Master of Forbes, eldest son of Lord Forbes, outh of great courage, good education
" (of Forbes) but had liv'd a vicious life, and had entertained one Straghan as a companion in his debauchery. This Straghan took the opportunity to desire something from John Forbes, which not being convenient for him to give, he excused himself. Upon which Straghan was so offended that he strove to be reveng'd on him..."
Résumé: Knew Earl of Huntly at variance with Forbes, he went to him, accused Forbes of plotting to kill the King
Straghan found false evidence and swore Forbes was intending to assassinate the King in order that the Douglas family might be restored to their ancient honours
John Forbes was impeached, found guilty, sentenced to death and was beheaded
King James V so affected by death of Forbes he banished Straghan and rewarded Forbes family in various ways to compensate for son's execution
"John Strathauchin, son and heir apparent of Thomas Strathauchin of Lethinturk, accused of being a participator in Forbes's treason, having become in the King's will, the following Letter, declaring the royal pleasure, was entered on the books of Adjournal, and sentence pronounced accordingly..."
The King's proclamation follows
"James be the grace of God King of Scottis…Forsamekill as Johne Strathauchin, sone and apperand are to Thomas Strathauchin of Lethinturkis, is becumi in oure will, for arte and parte of the tresonabill conceling, ymaginacioune and devising of our destructioune and Slauchter be umquhile Johne Maister of Forbes…ffor the quhilkis he was confict and justfyt to be dede for the samyne. We herefore declaring our Will and utter mynd anent the said Johne… ordains him to pass and remane in Ward beyond the Watter of Dee, in quhat pairtis he plesis, induring our Will…"
dated to July in the 24th year of the reign of King James V of Scots
from ANCIENT CRIMINAL TRIALS IN SCOTLAND 3
Thomas married Eldest daughter FORBES, daughter of William FORBES 'of Little Kildrimmie', Laird of Towie and Katherine SETON. (Eldest daughter FORBES was born about 1490.)
Marriage Notes:
"The sd. Wm. Forbes of Kildrimie had also four daughters: the eldest married on Thomas Strauchine of Lenturk; the 2d on Alex. Leslie of Wardhouss; the 3d on Walter Innes of
Toucks..."
from Family of Forbes 2
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