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      Alexander Dunbar was also known as (Dean of Moray) in some records. He was born in 1503. He was the son of Sir James Dunbar.
     Confirmation of charter? Alexandro de Dunbar, juniore de Vestfelde, scutifero [shield carrier?]. p.406 ...coram [in the presence of] hijs testibus videlicet venerabili [reverend/venerable] patre Alexander prior of Pluscardin veneralibibusque viris magistro [master, title of clergyman with Master's degree] Alexandro Dunbar decano Moraviensi [dean of Moray]. Alex Spittall, Wm Hay.. 3 Feb 1531? Edinburgh.
     Ayrshire: Transumpt by John Spreull, canon of Glasgow and commissary of master Alexander Dunbar dean of Moray and official general of Glasgow, at the instance of Katherine Blair, spouse of John Fullartoun of Corsby, of protocol of the deceased Sir John Makteir, notary, dated 1 July 1538, narrating that John Fullartoun of Corsby gave sasine propriis manibus to Katherine Blair, his affianced spouse, in liferent, of the lands of Herperland, Fullartoun and Marres, bailiary of Kyle Stewart.
     Notarial transumpt made at Glasgow at [ ] day of February 1544 before David Abernethy, commissary of Master Alexander Dunbar, dean of the church of Moray, canon of the metropolitan church of Glasgow and official general thereof, at the instance of Elizabeth Francis, relict of the said Mr William Montgomery from the protocol book of unquhile sir George Baxtar, notary public of instrument of sasine following on a precept in favour of said William Montgomery of the said lands and patronage.
     Alexander died before 19 December 1549 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire.
     His will was proved on 19 December 1549 in Glasgow. Alexander Dunbar, Dean of Moray, canon of Glasgow, at his house in Erskine.

     Alexander Dunbar was born illegitimate before 1528. He was the son of James Dunbar.
     Alexander Dunbar and John Dunbar (of Bennetsfield) were mentioned on 14 April 1542. Alexander Dunbar was made legitimate along with Patrick Dunbar and John Dunbar (of Bennetsfield) on 20 March 1543/44 in Edinburgh when James Dunbar was named as the father. Queen etc. dedit literas legitimation of Patrick Dunbar of Darkles, John Dunbar of Bennagefield & Alexandro Dunbar natural sons of the late James Dunbar in Sudy, bastards.
     Alexander Dunbar mentioned on 12 April 1545.
     Alexander died before 1548 in Scotland.
     He was named as father at the legitimation of James Dunbar on 17 January 1567/68. James Dunbar, illegitimate son of the deceased Alexander Dunbar in Sudy.

     Alexander Dunbar was the son of Alexander Dunbar.

     Alexander Dunbar was born before 1690. He was the son of Edward Dunbar.

     Alexander Dunbar was the son of Edgar Dunbar.
     He died without issue.

     Alexander Dunbar was the son of Alexander Dunbar and Janet Brodie.
     Alexander Dunbar married Jane Burnett.
     Alexander died in 1783.

     Alexander Dunbar was the son of Alexander Dunbar and Jane Burnett.
     Alexander died on 29 September 1808?.

      Alexander Dunbar was also known as (of Boath?) in some records.
     Alexander Dunbar married Janet Brodie. She was the daughter of James Brodie, of White Hill, co. Elgin, esq.
     Alexander died in February 1774.

     Alexander Dunbar married Marjory Dunbar, daughter of Alexander Dunbar and Janet Brodie.

     Alexander Dunbar was the son of Archibald Dunbar and Janet Tullock.

      Alexander Dunbar was also known as (Dean of Moray) in some records. He was born illegitimate before 1545 in Moray. He was the son of David Dunbar. Alexander was parish priest at Rafford, Moray, in 1555. He became Protestant in 1560 retaining the offices of dean and subchanter and also retaining the tiends adn benefices of Auldearn, Rafford and Ardclach which were united parishes at that time.
     Alexander Dunbar and Patrick Dunbar were made legitimate between 1554-1555 when David Dunbar was named as the father. Et de xls compositionis legitimationis concesse Patricio Dunbar et Alexandro Dunbar filiis Magistri David Dunbar decani Moraviensis.
     Charter by Mr David Dunbar, dean of Moray, to Alexander Dunbar of Cragheid, of lands of Petquhyn in sheriffdom of Narne [Nairn]. Dated 8 Feb 1555-1556. Seal, slightly damaged, on tag. With precept and sasine following, and great seal charter of confirmation, 7 Aug 1556. Alexander was Dean of Moray in occupation from 1 Sep 1557, claimiing fruits as lawfully provided to deanery ... obtained Crown Presentation to Deanery on death of David Dunbar,10 Dec 1565 (RSS vm no.2478) between 1557 and 1590.
     Instrument narrating that Mr David Dunbar, dean of Moray, resigned in favour of Alexander Dunbar, his natural son, various goods in his house of Bothhill, as follows; '(torn)tis of small lenyng twa pairis shetis of rownd lenyng four fedder beddis four (torn) tene coddis, sevin standand beddis of aik, twa stand beddis of fir, twa press ane lang [se]till of fir, thre cussingis thre meitt buyrdis, ane fladeris comptour ane scottis comptour, ane almarie, nyne planckis of fir, twa buyrdis in the chalmeris four litill stulis, twa pares (torn) hingaris curtingis for twa beddis, ane dusane platis and ane dusin trunschiris of tymmer ane (torn) ladill ane speit of irne, twa brasin pottis ane brewing calderon, ane maskfatt, thre pyppis, ane wort tub ane say ane kist of aik, twa kistis of fir, ane flesche fatt ane irne taynch (torn) Lochhill ten oxin with pleuch and pleuch graith, twa young kye, fourscore ten bollis aittis (torn) sex bollis bair, iiii bollis rye and foirscoir bollis quheit'. Dated 1556-1557. Damaged.
     Instrument narrating that John Hay of Lochloy granted to George Dunbar in Both [Boath], bailie to Alexander Dunbar of Cragheid, licence to cast and win fuel, peats and turfs within moss of Lochloy and Inscheoch.
     Alexander Dunbar married Katherine Reid before 1564. This marriages brought the lands of West Grange to the estate of Burgie.
     His [Mr Alexander Dunbar] son Thomas Dunbar was the father of Robert of Grange by his first marriage, and of Robert of Burgie by his second marriage.
     Mr Alexander Dunbar, Dean of Moray was one of the Lords of Session in 1567. Bishop states that he was probably the son of Dunbar of Mochrum.
     Letters of tolerance by John Haye of Lochloye [Lochloy] and Park, with consent of John Haye [Hay], his son and apparent heir, to Mr Alexander Dunbar, dean of Murray [Moray], and Katherine Reid, his spouse, and tenants and inhabitants of their lands of Litill Penyk, Boychthill and the dean's four acres beside Auldearne [Auldearn], to win lead and cast peats in moss of Lochtloye [Lochloy] and Insocht. Seal, loose, on tag. With a copy.
     16 Nov 1574: Tack for 19 years by Alexander Innes of that ilk to Alexander Hay of Fynestfeild of lands of Fostersait in sheriffdom of Elgin and Forres, for yearly payment of £20 Scots, the said Alexander Hay, for himself and as executor of deceased Elizabeth Hepburn, his spouse, having renounced and discharged for the relief of said Alexander Innes, (1) their action of removing against Mr. Alexander Dunbar, Dean of Murray, from lands of Dunkyntie, (2) their action of removing against said Alexander Innes and his tenants from the third of the Mains of Innes, and (3) their action of ejection of him from lands of Fostersait, the sums of which actions would have exceeded 10,000 merks..
     15 May 1575: Discharge by Alexander Dunbar of Boith [Boath] to Huchon Ross of Kilrawok [Kilravock] of a charter of confirmation by the queen's grace upon lands of Petquhine, and a legitimation under great seal given to granter and Patrick Dunbar, his brother.
     The Innes-Dubar feud did not prove fatal ; but both families litigated for nearly 23 years, until the 18th Oct, 1577, when the animosity again burst out from seven of the Inneses, Geo. Douglas, Vicar of Aberchirder, and others. These came with arms to the manse of Alexander Dunbar, the Dean in the Canonry of Elgin, and beat and wounded Andrew Smyth, his servant and keeper of his horses, broke up the stable-door, and cut the halters of his horses, intending to steal them. The Dean, roused by the disturbance, came out in his habit, unarmed except with a dirk which he always carried. One of three John Inneses attacked the Dean with his sword, and wounded him severely on the head and both hands, and left him for dead. This John Innes, moreover, mortally stabbed in the breast Elizabeth Dunbar, a girl 13 years old, the Dean's eldest (natural) daughter. Also, in the silence of the night of the 29th May, 1578, the same set ransacked the Dean's house at Carsehillock, and carried away 40 sheep, wethers, ewes, and lambs. For these deeds the Inneses were put to the horn, which proved ineffectual ; but a convention was held at the Cluny Hills, near Forres, on the 7th Nov., 1578, when the hostile parties were reconciled.
     30 Nov 1588: Letter of Reversion by Mr Alexander Dunbar, dean of [Moray], to Robert Innes, Speyis Law [Speyslaw] and Cattis, in the barony of Innes and sheriffdom of Elgin and Forres, on payment of redemption price of 5000 merks.
     Alexander & his wife Katherine Reid disponed the lands of West Grange to their second son Thomas, as the eldest son Alexander was mentally defective.
     Alexander died in 1593 in the Manse at the Chanonry of Elgin, Elgin, Moray.
     Extract contract and indenture between Alexander Dunbar of Boith [Boath], proprietor of lands of Petquhin, and John Hay of Lochloy, proprietor of Lochloy and Mylnehill, anent marches between their lands. The marches between the two lands are given. 'Begynnand at the vest merche stane that devydes the landis of Petquhyn ... fra the ... landis of Mylnehill ... at the north and passand est thairfra as the auld rin of the burne gangis to the waird pertaining to the said Alexander Dunbar of Boyth quhilk waird lyis west and north-west the mylne of Boyth and pasand fra the west end of the said waird cum to the said stane that devydis the saidis landis of Petquhyn ... at the sowth fra the landis of Mylnehill'. Reg. Commissar of Murray's book, 6 Aug 1594.
     8 Dec 1595: Procuratory of resignation by Alexander Dunbar, formerly of Craigheid, now of Both [Boath], to James Elphinstoun [Elphinstone] of Innerdovet to resign in hands of King, 'means magnum novam domum lapideam de Bothhill', in barony of Penyk, regality of Spynie, sheriffdom of Nairne [Nairn], formerly possessed by Dean of Moray, in favour of granter and his heirs male.
     Great seal charter granting to Alexander Dunbar of Boith [Boath], a house on lands of Bothill formerly belonging to dean of Moray. Dated Feb 1595-1596 penult. Fragment of seal on tag. With precept and sasine following. He's testament was registered 5 January 1598/99 Alexander Dunbar. Mr Alexander Dunbar, Dean of Moray, sometime senator of the College of Justice, also 6 March 1601.
     Shaw writes: South-east of Inshoch is the house of Penick, the seat of, and built by, Alexander Dunbar, Dean of Moray, or by his son. This was a part of the priory lands of Urquhart, and the residence of the Dunbars of Grange, till about the year 1680, when they sold Penick to the Laird of Brodie, and resided at Burgie.
Close by the church i[of Auldearn] is the Barony of Boath, the property of Alexander Dunbar, the oldest branch of the family of Durris, and possessors of that Barony above 150 years.
     Instrument of sasine following on precept from chancery 6 (torn) 1606, in favour of James Dunbar as heir of deceased Alexander Dunbar of Boithe [Boath], his father, in lands of Petquhyn in parish of Auldern [Auldearn]. Dated 12 Nov 16(06). Damaged. With a similar sasine in stone house on lands of Boithill, 1607-1608. Also damaged.
     Tack by William Ross of Clava to Beatrix Kinros [Kinross], guidwife of Boith [Boath], and Alexander Dunbar of Boith, her son, of 2 thirds or 2 parts of teindsheaves of lands of Sherefcroftis in parish of Nairn, for all years yet unrun of tack by deceased Mr Alexander Dunbar, dean of Moray, to deceased John Rose of Bellivatt.

     Alexander Dunbar was the son of Robert Dunbar.
     Alexander died before 20 January 1609.
     Alexander Dunbar was mentioned on 20 January 1609.

     Alexander Dunbar was the son of James Dunbar. Alexander Dunbar was also known as (of Inchbrayock) in some records.
     21 Jan 1604: Bond of Caution by Mr James Dundas of Windihill [Windyhill] in action at the instance of Robert Dunbar of Eister Alwes [Alves], and James Dunbar, his son, against George Dunbar of Askleisk [Asliesk], Mr James Dunbar, his son, and Alexander Dunbar of Inchbreck [Inchbroak], his grandson.
     Alexander Dunbar was mentioned on 20 January 1609.

     Alexander Dunbar was the son of Alexander Dunbar and Katherine Reid.
     He was the eldest son but mentally defective.
     In 1594 some charters refer to his younger brother Thomas being heir to his father which suggests Alexander was dead or totally incapacitated.

     Alexander Dunbar was the son of Thomas Dunbar and Grisell Crichton.

     Alexander Dunbar was born on 9 April 1690 in Dyke, Moray. He was the son of Robert Dunbar Laird of Grangehill. Alexander Dunbar was christened on 12 April 1690 in Dyke. Alexander, son of Robert Laird Of Grangehill Dunbar & Katherine Brodie.

     Sir Alexander Dunbar was known as Alexander Dunbar of Westfield. He was born illegitimate circa 1425 in Scotland. He was the only son of James 4th Earl of Moray. He was the son of James Dunbar 4th Earl of Moray and Isabel Innes (Dunbar).
     His half-sister Elizabeth, wife of Archibald Douglas obtained the Earldom but Alexander however, got from the crown a large estate, was knighted and created Heritable Sheriff of Moray. He had the lands of Conzie, Durrisk, Moyness, Tarrus, Carnausie, Clana, part of Fachabers and others and had several charters from James II. He obtained in 1450 from Archibald Douglas, Earl of Moray, a charter of the lands and barony of Westfield and other estates. He also received lands from his sister Janet, Countess of Moray. Alexander was hereditary Sheriff of Moray.
     Sir Alexander Dunbar married Isobel Sutherland, daughter of Alexander Sutherland 3rd baron Duffus and Morella Chisholm, on 6 August 1451 in the house of St Anthony's, Leith, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. His wife's seal on 12 June 1502 showed, on a shield two cushions, with a star in base.
     A contract for the marriage of Sir Alexander Dunbar and Isobel Sutherland was signed on 3 January 1451/52. Papal dispensation was granted 6 August.
     Alexander Dunbar de Westfeild Knight cum consensus nobilis Dominae Janetae Comitissee Moravie Dominae de Frendraught mei Supperioris ... infests Isobell Sutherland his wife in Terras Suas de Conzie. Charter dated 17 Jan 1458 at Elgin wihich is confirmed in 1470.
     The two eldest of Sir Alexander's 6 sons married Anne-Eupheme and Margaret, the two eldest daughters and co-heirs of Patrick Dunbar of Mochrum and founded the long lines of Westfield and Mochrum.
     27 Feb 1488/9 Letters of reversion by Walter Innes of Auldquhate in favour of Alexander Dunbar of Vestfeld (Westfield), of lands of Auldquhate in lordship of Moray, sheriffdom of Elgin, redemption to take place in Elgin cathedral. Witnesses: James Douglas of Pettendreich, David Dunbar, John Dunbar, David Douglas, Mr Thomas Guthre and Mr William Duffous, notaries. Seal on tag.
     Sir Alexander Dunbar and David Dunbar (of Durris) were mentioned in a deed dated 27 October 1495 in Durris (Dores), Inverness. Rex concessit David Dunbar et heredibus ejus - terras de Durris, Drumdurris, medietatem terrarum del Holme, Dalmegattye, litilbellicharnok, et Teirscherochane, vic. Inverness. :- quas Alex. Dunbar de Westfield, miles, resignavit.
     Alexander died on 10 March 1497/98 in Moray, Scotland. He was killed by Alexander Sutherland. He was buried in the Dunbar aisle, Elgin Cathedral, Moray, Scotland. He is represented by a recumbent figure in armour, with armorial bearings on his breast.
     4 Aug 1498: A letter of gift made to Schir James of Crechtoun of Frendracht, knicht, of the lands of Cunze and Petwense, Corneowsis, Cluney and half of Ganrye, land in the sherrifdom of Aberdeen & Banff, being in our sov. lord hands by the decese of the late Sir Alexander Dunbar, q and quhill the lachfull entre of the richtwis are thairto, with al fermes, malis, proffitis, dewiteiz and dew service....

     Sir Alexander Dunbar was born before 1286. This may refer to his 'uncle' Alexander - needs further work. He was the son of Patrick Dunbar 7/8th Earl and Marjory Comyn.
     There are other unimportant references to him, and he was alive on 26 June 1331, when his son Sir Patrick quit-claimed his rights in Swinwood to the monks of Coldingham. It is not known when he died.
His seal, still attached to one of the receipts for his fee, shows a lion rampant within a double tressure. Legend, 'S. ALEXANDRI FILII COMITIS DE DYNB.. The name of his wife is nowhere stated. Sir Alexander had issue, so far as is known, one son.

      Sir Alexander Dunbar was also known as the Bold Sheriff in some records. He was born before 1510 in Moray, Scotland. He was the son of Sir James Dunbar (of Tarbet, 1st) and Elizabeth Ogilvie.
     At Edinburgh on 24 March 1537/8: Alexander Dumbar of Cumnock, land at Darkles in the lordhsip of Brody near Elgin & Forres, quas John Brody de Darkles & Helena Dunbar his spouse. Tenend, sd Alexander and heirs.
     14 April 1542 at Stirling: King's confirmation charter Alexander Dunbar of Cumnock wherefore sold to his kinsman Patrick Dunbar & William Gaderer of Baithill his tutor ... lands of Darkles ... Tenend: said Patrick & heirs male; failing him, Alexander Dunbar natural son of the late James Dunbar in Suddie & heirs male, q.d. John Dunbar in Bennethfield, brother german of Alexander Prior de Pluscarden & heirs q.d. nearest male heir, lie armis. Test: James Dunbar of Tarbert, James Dunbar of Conze, Robert Dunbar of Durris, M. James Dunbar, rector of Cumnock, 4 Mar 1541, at Elgin.
     Alexander Dunbar of Cumnock, sheriff principa of Elgin & Forres. The town of Elgin against Alexander Dunbar of Cumnock, original dated 1540 but copy dated 1677.
     Alexander Dunbar of Cumnock - Grand jury 31 Aug 1556. On 24 Nov 1554, A D of C, Patrick the young larid of Cumnock & 34 others put to the horn for the slaughter of James Cummyn in Dollacebrachty, son of Alexander Cumming of Altyre.
Sep 2 1556, A D of C, sheriff of Elgin & Forres, found James Dunbar of Tarbert cautioner for him under pain of 1000 merks to appear before the Queen at Aberdeen on 26 Sep inst.
     Submission between Alexander Ross of Balnagown, with consent of Katherine McKennych, his spouse, John Innes of Innerbrakye [Inverbrecky], and Walter Innes, his son and apparent heir, on the one part, and James Dunbar of Eistor Tarbart [Easter Tarbat], with consent of Marjorie Ogylvye [Ogilvie], his spouse, on the other part, to arbitors (named) to define the marches of Eister and Wester Torbart. 16 Oct 1566.
     Alexander died circa 1576.
     His will was proved on 15 December 1582. Jacobus Dumbar de Cumnok, haeres Alexandri Dumbar de Cumnok militis, avi [grandfather], - in terris de Westfeild, (exceptis 6 acris). James Dunbar and Sir Alexander Dunbar's heir was Marjory Dunbar (Dunbar), Janet Dunbar (Dunbar) and Dorothy Dunbar on 1 May 1604. She was heir portioner with her sisters to their proavi [gt-grandfather] and father on the death of their brother.

      Sir Alexander Dunbar was also known as (of Westfield & Tarbat) in some records. He was born circa 1580? In Scotland. He was the son of James Dunbar.
     Sir Alexander Dunbar lived at Tarbat, Portmahomack, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland. He was served heir to James Dunbar on 3 March 1601 in Elgin, Moray, Scotland. Alexander Dunbar de Tarbet, heir Jacobi Dunbar de Tarbet patris, in villis et terris de Sanquhar, Chapeltoun, Quhyt..., Newtoun, Wester et Eister Boigis; .... Tullyglennis, Glenmoir, Seykirk, Edenkelzies, Dumphaill, Balnablair infra regalitatem de Spynie. He also left property in Ross & Cromarty - retour dated 18 March 1601. R:heir was served heir to James Dunbar on 18 March 1601 in Ross & Cromarty, Scotland. Alexander Dunbar de Tarbert, heir of Jacobi Dumbar de Tarbert, patris - interris de Eister Aird vocatis Corbettis land cum molendino ...Arbo in Inverness, terris et molndini de Eister Tarbett et piscariis in quais salsi et dulcibus in Ross, terris de Wester Kyndis et Dunmelarne in Straucharon in Rothes.
     Alexander died in 1603 in Dunkeld, Moray?, Scotland. The young chief of Dunbar died at Dunkeld in 1603 and was succeeded by his brother-in-law, Alexander, a minor who was left in charge of his uncle, Robert Dunbar of Burgy ...
He is possibly the Alexander Dunbar of Tarbert, Sheriffdom of Inverness, mentioned in Edinburgh probate documents dated 25 June 1609. He's heir was James Dunbar on 6 April 1604 in Ross & Cromarty, SCT. April 6 1604: Magister Jacobus Dunbar de Sanquhar, nunc de Tarbet, hares masculus tallie Alex. D de Tarbet, fratris. ... re property in Easter Aird vocatis Torbet, Easter Tarbert & Wester Kindeis & Cownlairne in Straichcaroone in Rothes. Sir Alexander Dunbar's heir was Dorothy Dunbar, Marjory Dunbar (Dunbar) and Janet Dunbar (Dunbar) on 1 May 1604 in Elgin, Moray. 1 May 1604 Darrothea Dumbar, haeres portionaira Alexander Dumbar de Westfield Vicecomitis de Murray, fratris - in tertia parte villarum et terrarum de Spynie ... " Also heir to her "proavi" (gt grandfather?) Alexander re lands in Nairn and to her father James of Cumnok re lands at Westfield. Sir Alexander Dunbar's heir was James Dunbar on 11 June 1605 in Elgin, Moray. Magister Jacobus Dunbar heir of Alexanderi Dunbar de Tarbet, fratris - Sanquhar, Chapeltone, Quhytraw, Newtoun, Wester et Easter Bogill, etc.
     18 June 1605: Brieve of inquest by Alexander, Earl of Dumfermeling (Dunfermline), to Mark Dunbar, bailie of regality of Vrquhart (Urquhart), regarding deceased Alexander Dunbar of Westfeild, brother of Dorothy Dunbar. In dorso: Execution following thereon, 14 August 1605.
Brieve of inquest by Alexander, Earl of Dumfermeling (Dunfermline), regarding deceased Alexander Dunbar of Westfeild, brother of Janet Dunbar. In dorso: Execution thereof, dated 14 August 1605.
30 Aug 1605" Special retour in favour of Dorothy Dunbar as one of the sisters and heirs of deceased Alexander Dunbar of Westfeild, of salmon fishings on water of Innerspey in regality of Vrquhart (Urquhart). [Tags, seals gone].
     Precept of clare constat as in GD94/57 in favour of Marjory Dunbar as sister and one of the heirs of deceased Alexander Dunbar of Westfeild. [Tag, seal gone]. 1/3/1606.
     Instrument of sasine as in GD94/60 and GD94/61 in favour of Janet Dunbar, sister and heir portioner of deceased Alexander Dunbar of Westfeild. Registered in Secretary's Register of Elgin, Forres and Narne (Nairn), 6 June 1606, iii, 24. 14/5/1606.
     Procuratory and resignation by Dorothy, Janet and Marjory Dunbar, sisters and heirs portioner of deceased Alexander Dunbar of Vestfeild, sheriff of Murraye, with consent of Alexander Dunbar, now of Vestfeild, sheriff of Murraye, spouse of said Dorothy, William Dunbar of Vilkhewin, spouse of said Janet, and Robert Dunber, apparent of Moynies, spouse of said Marjory, of salmon fishings on water of Innerspey in favour of Alexander, Earl of Drumfermeling (Dunfermline), Chancellor of Scotland. -27 Sep 1606.

     Sir Alexander Dunbar was born between 1246 and 1256. He was the son of Patrick Dunbar 6/7th Earl and Cecilia Fraser?
     Sir Alexander, who is named as the third of the brothers in the compact of 1286 and elsewhere. He had a fee or grant of 20 merks sterling bestowed on him by King Alexander III which continued to be paid after the King's death, up to September 1289.
     There are other unimportant references to him, and he was alive on 26 June 1331, when his son Sir Patrick quit-claimed his rights in Swinwood to the monks of Coldingham. It is not known when he died.
His seal, still attached to one of the receipts for his fee, shows a lion rampant within a double tressure. Legend, 'S. ALEXANDRI FILII COMITIS DE DYNB.. The name of his wife is nowhere stated. Sir Alexander had issue, so far as is known, one son.

     Alexander Dunbar (of Asleisk) was the son of George Dunbar (of Asleisk?).
     Alexander died in May 1600 in Moray.

     Of Millhead, baillie and burgess in Elgin. He married twice (Joan --- then Margaret Campbell who was living in 1670) and had issue. See Berthon pedigree. Alexander Dunbar (of Dykeside) was christened on 19 December 1619 in Elgin, Moray, Scotland. He was the son of Nicolas Dunbar and Grace or Griswell Mavor.
     Alexander Dunbar (of Dykeside) married an unknown person say 1650.
     Alexander died after 1661.

     Alexander Dunbar (of Moy) was the son of Robert Dunbar.

     Alexander Dunbar (Prior of Pluscarden) was born illegitimate say 1510. He is assumed to be one of the natural sons of Chancellor Patrick Dunbar but he is not listed with Gavin, James, John, George & David, bastards, natural sons of Patrick Dunbar who were legitimized 6 Mar 1539/40 [Register of Privy Seal, v.2 1529-1542 #3442], however he is described as brother germane to John of Bennetsfield in 1542. Gavin Dunbar is also described as the brother of the Prior in 1551.
It is also vaguely possible that he is Alexander, the son of the deceased James Dunbar of Sudy, bastard, who is legitimized with Patrick of Darkles & John of Bennagefield 20 March 1543/4 at Edinburgh [Register of the Great Seal of Scotland 1513-1546 #3000] when he would have been prior. He was the son of Patrick Dunbar.
     Alexander studied at St Andrews University in 1520?. An Alexander Dunbar matriculated at St Andrew's University in 1493 and another in 1520. Alexander was the Prior of Pluscarden monastery 1532-60 at Pluscarden, Elgin, Moray, Scotland, between 1529 and 1560. He was the last prior of the Benedictine community. It was not necessary at that time for a prior to be a monk or cleric. The earliest mention of him (which supports the theory that he was a near relation of Bishop Gavin Dunbar, is his appearance as a witness to the foundation charter of St Mary's Hospital, Aberdeen, dated 23 Feb 1532.
     During his first 6 years, Henry VIII of England rejected Papal supremacy and suppressed the monasteries, seizing their revenues. He is next mentioned in an instrument of sasine in favour of himself, on the resignation of William Sutherland of Duffus, of 2 roods of land near Elgin, dated 1533. Many of the monastery's lands were feued or disposed of to pay for the "great tax" to support the College of Justice which King James V established. His annual contribution of £11/4/0 had been unpaid for 11 years in February 1548/9.
     Watt states: Prior of Pluscarden: As a canon of Ross (VA, Reg. Lat. 1525, fos. 333-5) prov. on resignation of Learmonth 20 May 1529 (MHRS, 61) cf PRO 31/9/32/154 of 13 Nov 1529; cf. ibid, 162) and 11 Feb 1530 (VA, Reg. supp., 2001, fo.. 150); occ. 24 Feb 1532 (RMS, iii, 249, no. 1145); occ. 12 Sep 1560 (RMS, v, 217-218, no. 708); dead by September 1560 VA, Reg. Supp., 3022, fo. 167) IOn 17 April 1561 George Dunbar challenged for wrongful possession (see Cranston). Cranston as provost of Seton ... gets crown presentment to the priory on death of Dunbar 18 March 1562 (RSS, v. 259, no. 1008)
     For a detailed account of his years as Prior see Anson's "A Monastery in Moray". Alexander Dunbar (Prior of Pluscarden) and John Dunbar (of Bennetsfield) was mentioned in a deed dated 20 March 1543/44. 20 March 1543/4 at Edinburgh: Queen etc. confirmation charter of John Ogilvy of Sanquhair who for pro summa pecunie per Alexander Dunbar of Cumnock persoluta, sold to Patrick Dunbar of Darkles, lands & barony of Sanquhare, Quhitray, Newtoun, Chapeltoun, Tullocht, Auchinleske, Drum de Pluscardin, terras forrestiarum de T. et D., with tenentibus etc. et lie ailhousis vic. Elgin et Forres: Tenend. said Patrick & his legitimate male heirs q.d. John Dunbar of Bennettsfield & heirs, q.d. Alexander Dunbar son of the late James Dunbar in Sude & heirs, q.d. Alexander Dunbar of Cumnock, heirs & assigns qu[ibuscumque of the Queen: concessit etiam quod unica sanea apud principale messuagium de Sanquhare capiendaunbar de Conqu; Wm Hay of Mayne; Archibald Muyrson of Marke; D. Johi, Faithe capellano ... at Elgin 26 Nov 1543.
     12 April 1545: Charter by Alexander, Prior of Pluscarden and the convernt thereof, in favour of Alexander Dunbar, natural son of deceased James Dunbar of Suddie, of town and lands of Urquhard [Urquhart], mill & mill lands thereof, with 12 acres of said lands of Urquhart excepting 2 acres of lands & chaplainry of Holyrood, the lands of Wiodland with the wood called Crukwoud, lands of Threipland & Hillis, with the wardenship of the place of Urquhart and the office of mair of the barony of Urquhart. Signed by the Prior and others.
     He was named as father at the legitimation of Robert Dunbar and John Dunbar on 12 February 1547/48. There is an entry in the "Register of the Privy Seal of Scotland", recording the legitimation of Robert Dunbar, and John Dunbar, brothers of Patrick Dunbar, Baron of Sanquhar, natural sons of Alexander, prior of Pluscarden. (The reference to Sanquhar indicates that the Prior must have made over these lands near Forres to his eldest son before 1547). The following year a precept of sasine was drawn up. On 24 June it was signed by Alexander & 12 monks. This document made over extensive lands within the barony of Fochabers, which belonged formerly to Urquhart Priory, to Alexander Innes of Cromy (Crombie) who married Beatrix Dunbar, reputed to have been one of the Prior's daughters.      
Alexander Dunbar (Prior of Pluscarden) was mentioned in a sasine on 24 June 1548 On 12 Feb 1547... The following year a precept of sasine was drawn up. On 24 June it was signed by Alexander & 12 monks. This document made over extensive lands within the barony of Fochabers, which belonged formerly to Urquhart Priory, to Alexander Innes of Cromy (Crombie) who married Beatrix Dunbar, reputed to have been one of the Prior's daughters.
     Gawin Dunbar, brother to the Prior of Pluscardin to appear 18 December 1551 re Cumnok.
     He erected a chapel (now known as the Dunbar Vestry) on the north side of the choir. This curious, rather sinister looking chapel is characteristic of the last phase of Scottish flamboyant Gothic. The boss of the groined ceilling is carved with the 3 cushions of the Dunbar arms.
He frequently attended parliament, and in 1554 he had a charter drawn up by which the lands of Incharnock & Croy, on the hillside facing Pluscarden, where made over to Alexander Dunbar (probably of Durris). They was mentioned at the legitimation of Sir Patrick Dunbar between 1554 and 1555. Et de viije li? comp. bonorum escheatorum Patricii Dunbar, filiis et heredis apparentis Alexander Dunbar of Cumnock, Alex Brody de eodam et..., concessorum Alexander Priori de Pluscarden et Magistro Davidi Dunbar decano Moraviensi.
     On the first day of January 1554 the Inneses, to the number of 80 persons, all armed, camed to the Cathedral oaf Elgin during vespers, and of ancient feud and forethought felony, cruelly invaded Alexander Dunbar, Prior of Pluscarden, David Dunbar, Dean of Moray, and other Dunbars, laymen, with purpose to slay them, in presence of the Holy Sacrament. The Dunbars on the other hand, had come to the church with a like deadly intent, but not against the Churchmen. They had only intended to kill Wiliam Innes of that Ilk, and his servants. The battle was not decisive, for both parties had recourse to legal proceedings for the next twenty years.
     On 8 Dec 1554 he had a contract with Alexander Innes of "Crommy".
     On the 30 April 1555, Alexander Dunbar was at the Convocation of Lieges.
Procuratory by Alexander, prior of Pluscardin, committing power to Gavin Dunbar, parson of [? Rosskin], James Dunbar of Tarbat and George Dunbar, parson of [? Killmuir], to compear before John Forsyth, sheriff in that part, for the apprising from Alexander Innes of Plaiddis, on 10 May following, of the lands of Plaiddis, Skardye, Ballacwthe, Ballakerye, Petnelye, Pettogartye, Catboll, Petcruidych, and the office of bailie of the town of Tayne (Tain), to be apprised for certain sums of money recovered by the prior and convent upon the said Alexander for the violent occupation of the town and lands of Lewchris (Leuchars) and of a half coble's fishing on the Spey, following on letters under the signet dated 14 March 1558. Signed by the prior and by John Blacatar, subprior, James Blayr (Blair), Alexander Birnet (Burnett), John Salter, Thomas Ross, Gregory Wachman, Robert Artyll, Robert Douglas, Alexander Fresar (Fraser) and Andrew Wycht (Wright). Dated 30 April 1558.
     More monastic lands were disposed of in 1559. In that year Prior Alexander granted a feu charter of the town and land of Leuchars ot Alexander Innes of Crommy, son and heir of James Innes of Roth-MacKenzie and Beatrix Dunbar his wife. In 1560 another charter confirmed to Alexander Innes and his wife a half-coble fishing at Inverspey.
     On 12 September 1560, the Prior and 4 of his monks made over "the land and town of Westerton of Pluscardin" to John Dunbar, the younger brother of Patrick Dunbar of Sanquhar, near Forres, but in consideration for a specified annual rent. In the event of John Dunbar having no heirs, the property was to pass to another brother Alexander, who failing, Patrick, or in the event of the death of all of these, to their cousin, David Dunbar of Bennethfield. Patrick, John & Alexander were all natural sons of the Prior. Robert (who may have been dead by 1560) and John were legitimated on 12 Feb 1547/8.
     Bruce Bishop (2000) wrote: The estate of Westerton was originally part of the Priory lands ... Alexander Dunbar, the last Prior, seeing the times were to prove fatal to the RC church, on 12 Sep 1560, with the consent of the convent, granted a charter of the lands of Westerton to John Dunbar, one of his illegitimate sons. he does not name him as his own son, but designates him brother to Patrick Dunbar of Sanquhar, who was generally known to have been one of Alexander's sons.
     Alexander died on 19 September 1560 in Scotland.      
Alexander Dunbar (Prior of Pluscarden) was mentioned in a sasine on 19 September 1560.
     1561 April 17 at Jainvile: ... to Alexander Dunbar, our schiref of Murray, and Maister George Dunbar and all utheris quha hes wranguulslie intrusit thame in possessioun of the priourie of Pluscardin, places and housis thairof .... of all termes bigane sen the deceis of umquhile Maister Alexander Dunbar, last prioure theirof, ... Quhairfew we charge straitlie and commandis you all and sindried quhome it efferis forsaidis and in special you the said Alexander Dunbar, oure schireff of Murray, and Maister George Dunbar and all utheris quha hes wranguuslie intrusit you in possessioun of the said priourie ... etc. He was mentioned as deceased in the confirmation charter dated on 14 July 1584. A confirmation of charter dated 14 July 1584 & 15/18 July at Falkland: George Dunbar, rectore de Kilmure witnessed confirmation of charter per Alexander Dunbar, Prior of Pluscarden ... to John Dunbar tonsori [but introductory clause "chirurgo"] lands of Ballinlonen, etc. Tenend: dicto Jo. and heirs male, q.d. John Dunbar fratri Patrick Dunbar de Sanquhair & heirs, etc. He was mentioned as deceased in the confirmation charter dated on 14 July 1586 to Rev John Dunbar (3rd of Meft/Bennetsfield). 14 July 1586 at Falkland: Confirmation charter made by late Alex. Prior of Pluscarden, & his convent - qua ad feudifirmam dimiserunt M. John Dumbar, natural son of the late John Dumbar of Benethfeild, - town and lands of Over & Nether (Wester) Meftis, with brewhouse & 3 accris, in the barony and regality of Urquhart, near Elgin & Forres: TENEND. said M. Jo.[ & his legitimate heirs male of his body, whom failing to, David Dunbar of Bennetsfield & his heirs (as above), q.d.. George Dunbar, brother germane of the said late John, & his heirs etc., q.d. Patrick Dunbar of Sanquhair & his heirs, q.d. Robert Dunbar, of Durris & his heirs, of said monast ; with communi pastura a terris arabilus de Lucharis ad boream; cum ...REDDEND pro Ovir Meftis ...
     Alexander Dunbar (Prior of Pluscarden) was mentioned on 27 April 1592.

     Alexander Dunbar 5th Bart of Northfield was born on 12 January 1741/42. He was the son of Archibald Dunbar 4th Bart of Northfield (de jure) and Helen Dunbar.
     Alexander Dunbar 5th Bart of Northfield married Margaret Arbuthnott on 21 April 1769.
     Alexander died on 20 December 1791 aged 49. He left issue. See Burke etc for continuation of this line.
     His will was proved on 2 April 1795 in Moray, Scotland. Sir Alexander Dunbar, of Northfield, baronet.

     Alice Mary Dunbar married Stanley Collis. Alice Mary Dunbar was born in 1892 in Bonnie Doon, Victoria. She was the daughter of John Thomas Killigrew Dunbar and Margaret Ann Green.
     Alice died in 1968 in Hurstville, New South Wales.

     Alice Sarah Dunbar was born on 12 October 1870 in Ipswich, Queensland. She was the daughter of Frederick Killigrew Dunbar and Harriet Ledger.
     Alice was registered as state school teacher, Workshops estate in Pine Mountain Rd, Ipswich district, Queensland, on the electoral roll dated 1900, 1908/9, 1910. Alice was a teacher before June 1907, Longreach, Queensland. Alice was a teacher from June 1907, Rosewood, Queensland. Alice was a teacher in 1909, the Girls & Infant School, Ipswich North, Queensland. She was listed as a P[ensioner?] from January 1910.
     Alice died on 31 August 1947 in Cooparoo, Queensland, aged 76.

     Alice or Helen, is said to have married Philip Seton, but no satisfactory evidence is given.. Alicia Dunbar (Seton) was the daughter of Waldeve or Waltheof Dunbar and Aelina or Aline Unknown (Dunbar).

     The fourth daughter, Alison, married David McCulloch of Drouchtag, and was alive in 1576, when she agreed with Sir John Dunbar of Mochrumpark for a sale of her half of Mochrum loch and Kilconquhar.. Alison Dunbar (McCulloch) was born before 1547 in Mochrum, Wigtownshire, Scotland. He was the son of Patrick Dunbar (of Loch & Kilconcquhar) and Margaret Gordon.
     Alison died after 1581. She was described as the senior heir female of John of Mochrum via her brother Andrew..