John Murray

• Preferred Name: John Murray^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}
  
• Gender: M
  
• http://familysearch.org/v1/TitleOfNobility: Sir
  
• FSID: GJVQ-SQX
  
• Birth: AFT 1244 in Dundaff, Stirling, Scotland at LATI: N6.25 LONG: E4.25
  
• Burial: 1298 in Falkirk Old Parish Church, Falkirk, Stirling, Scotland at LATI: N6.0092 LONG: E3.7804
  
• Death: 22 JUL 1298 in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland at LATI: N6.0092 LONG: E3.7804
  
• MilitaryService: Killed in the battle of Falrirk1298 in Scotland
  
• Notes:

  === Life Sketch ===
  Sir John, who was called the "Right Hand" of Wallace, fell in the Battle of Falkirk in 1298, and died in the arms of his patron.
  
  One great two-handed sword of Sir John the Graeme is preserved at Buchanan Castle by the Duke of Montrose; another was long in possession of the Grahams of Orchil, and is now treasured by the Free Mason Lodge at Auchterarder.
  
  Sir John de Graham of Dundaff was a 13th-century Scottish noble. He was killed during the Battle of Falkirk on 22 July 1298. He was the son of David de Graham and Agnes Noble and was born in the lands of Dundaff, Stirlingshire, Scotland. During the Wars of Scottish Independence he fought alongside Sir William Wallace. Sir John de Graham fought at Stirling Bridge and Falkirk. He was one of several notable Scottish casualties at the Battle of Falkirk, along with Sir John Stewart, Lord of Bonkyll on 22 July 1298, when the Scottish forces were routed by Edward I of England's stronger force of cavalry. He is buried at the Falkirk Old Parish Church, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Scotland, with other fallen comrades. Sir John's gravestone and effigy can be found in Falkirk Old Parish Church. «b»The inscription reads:«/b» «i»Here lyes Sir John the Grame, baith wight and wise, Ane of the chiefs who rescewit Scotland thrise, Ane better knight not to the world was lent, Nor was gude Graham of truth and hardiment«/i» The 15th-century poet Blind Harry wrote of "Schir Jhone the Grayme" in The Wallace. Wallace's lament at his death is considered to be one of the best bits in the poem. He gives his name to the Grahamston district in Falkirk, which gives its name to Falkirk Grahamston railway station. A memorial fountain is located in Victoria Park Falkirk marking the spot where Sir John de Graham fell. A local historical Society has been created to promote the Scottish knight called "The Society of John De Graeme." «b»Family and issue«/b» «b»John married Marjory Halliday and had the following known issue:«/b» 1.) John, Earl of Mentieth (d. 1347), married Mary II, suo jure Countess of Menteith, the daughter of Alan II, Earl of Menteith; had issue.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230342616/john-de-graham
  Scottish noble killed at the Battle of Falkirk. Son of David de Graham and Agnes Noble. Born in the lands of Dundaff, Stirlingshire. "Chief friend of the patriot Wallace." (Source: Charles Rogers. Mon
  
  === Relationship to N. G. Utting note ===
  Nineteenth Great Grandfather :
  Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather

1. John Murray, b. 1290 in Strathblane, Stirlingshire, Scotland     d. 28 FEB 1347 in Hanged, Drawn & Quartered in London, Middlesex, England

1. Title: John de Graham, "Find A Grave Index"
   Author: "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVGJ-1XVL : 9 September 2022), John de Graham, ; Burial, , , Falkirk, Scotland, Falkirk Parish Churchyard; citing record ID 124254227, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.
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2. Title: John de Graham, "Find A Grave Index"
   Author: "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:68JH-XC3Z : 15 June 2022), John de Graham, ; Burial, Falkirk, , Falkirk, Scotland, Falkirk Parish Churchyard; citing record ID 230342616, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.
   Publication: Name: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:68JH-XC3Z;
   
3. Title: Debrett, John, "Debrett's Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage, and Companionage, Volume 2"; Kelly's Directories, 1822. page 678
   Author: Debrett, John, "Debrett's Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage, and Companionage, Volume 2"; Kelly's Directories, 1822. page 678
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4. Title: David Graham (III), sheriff of Berwick (d.c.1272)
   Author: PoMS, no. 2005 (https://www.poms.ac.uk/record/person/2005/; accessed 13 October 2022)
   Publication: Name: https://www.poms.ac.uk/record/person/2005/;
   Note: This family names, locations, and dates in this source match with the limited data already entered for this family.
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