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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.

Biography of James Stuart 8th Earl Moray 1708-1767

In 1708 James Stuart 8th Earl Moray was born to (age 25).

Before 1726 and [his future wife]  (age 19) were married. She by marriage Countess Aboyne. He the son of Charles Gordon 2nd Earl Aboyne 1670-1702 and Elizabeth Lyon Countess Aboyne 1672-1739 (age 53).

In 1734 James Stuart 8th Earl Moray (age 26) and (age 27) were married. He the son of Francis Stuart 7th Earl of Moray 1682-1739 (age 51).

In 1735 [his uncle]  (age 52) died. His brother [his father]  (age 52) succeeded 7th Earl Moray.

In 1737 [his son]  was born to James Stuart 8th Earl Moray (age 29) and [his wife]  (age 30).

On 17 Nov 1738 [his wife]  (age 32) died.

On 11 Dec 1739 [his father]  (age 56) died. His son James Stuart 8th Earl Moray (age 31) succeeded 8th Earl Moray.

On 24 Apr 1740 James Stuart 8th Earl Moray (age 32) and were married. She by marriage Countess Moray. She the daughter of David Wemyss 4th Earl of Wemyss and Elizabeth St Clair. He the son of Francis Stuart 7th Earl of Moray 1682-1739.

On 22 Apr 1759 [his former step-son]  (age 33) and were married. She by marriage Countess Aboyne. She the daughter of Alexander Stewart 6th Earl Galloway (age 65) and Catherine Cochrane Countess Galloway 1709-1786 (age 50). He the son of John Gordon 3rd Earl Aboyne -1732 and . They were second cousins.

On 05 Jul 1767 James Stuart 8th Earl Moray (age 59) died. His son [his son]  (age 30) succeeded 9th Earl Moray.

[his son] James Stuart was born to James Stuart 8th Earl Moray and .

[his son] David Stuart was born to James Stuart 8th Earl Moray and .

Family Trees of James Stuart 8th Earl Moray 1708-1767

Paternal Family Tree: Stewart

Royal Ancestors of James Stuart 8th Earl Moray 1708-1767

Kings Wessex: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 16 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 22 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 17 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 7 Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

Kings Scotland: Great x 12 Grand Son of King Robert the Bruce I of Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 17 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 10 Grand Son of Charles "Beloved Mad" VI King France

Ancestors of James Stuart 8th Earl Moray 1708-1767

Great x 1 Grandfather: James Stewart 4th Earl of Moray 1611-1653 4 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

GrandFather: Alexander Stuart 5th Earl of Moray 1634-1701 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

Great x 1 Grandmother: Margaret Home Countess Moray 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Father: Francis Stuart 7th Earl of Moray 1682-1739 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland

GrandMother:

James Stuart 8th Earl of Moray 1708-1767 7 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland