Background
Likely the grandson of Malise Graham, it is of some debate whether this Earl Alexander was the son of Patrick Graham (Earl Malise"s second son) or was the son of Alexander Graham (Earl Malise"s first son who died in 1471).
Likely the grandson of Malise Graham, it is of some debate whether this Earl Alexander was the son of Patrick Graham (Earl Malise"s second son) or was the son of Alexander Graham (Earl Malise"s first son who died in 1471).
Graham appears in the records of Scotland as the Earl of Menteith in 1493. Most evidence seems to show that Patrick Graham was the likely father. Prior to 1493 and after the death of Earl Malise Graham in 1490, he is referenced, but at that time he is only referenced as heir.
During the 15th century in Scotland, one was often termed an heir when the age of majority had not been reached.
lieutenant is therefore likely that Alexander Graham, this second earl, was born around 1475. He died between the 31st of January 1536 and the 27th of February, in 1537.