Alexander Napier

Abt 1408 - 1474 (~ 65 years)

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Generation: 1

Alexander Napier was born about 1408 in Scotland (son of Alexander Napier); died between 1473 and 1474.

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Reference Number: 9811

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2nd laid of Merchiston.

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Lauder. Elizabeth was born about 1412 in Scotland; died after 1450. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

John Napier was born about 1432 in Scotland; died about 1487 in Scotland.

Generation: 2

Alexander Napier was born about 1385; died about 1454.

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Reference Number: 9813

Notes:

1st Laird of Merchiston. Provost(mayor) of Edinburg 1437-1438. Alexander Napier was a wealthy merchang burgess of Edinburgh who traded in wool. He lent James I a large sum of money for which the King mortgaged his own land in Merchiston. James made payments on the land, but was assasinated in 1436/7 before he could redeem Merchiston.

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1. Alexander Napier was born about 1408 in Scotland; died between 1473 and 1474.