Background
He was the son of David Crawford of Drumsoy, and a daughter of James Crawford of Baidland, afterwards Ardmillan, a prominent opponent of the Covenanters.
He was the son of David Crawford of Drumsoy, and a daughter of James Crawford of Baidland, afterwards Ardmillan, a prominent opponent of the Covenanters.
He was educated at the University of Glasgow and called to the Barometer
Crawford was appointed historiographer for Scotland by Queen Anne. Crawford died in 1726, leaving an only daughter and heiress, Emilia, who died unmarried in 1731.
Quotations: "the title of historiographer is a terrible eyesore to some folks.".