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Lindsay Family History & Genealogy

19,500 biographies and 18 photos with the Lindsay last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Lindsay family members.

Lindsay Last Name History & Origin

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Summary

Taken by Gilbert de Ghent's 3rd son Walter de Lindsey, for his fathers holding in the old Kingdom of Lindessia or Lindsey in Lincolnshire. Gilbert a Companion of William of Normandy. Family of Flemish Counts. Walter was on the Council of David I of Scotland, spelling 'ay" in Scots. Gilbert and his 4 brothers in service of William. They were 1st cousins to his Flemish wife. We now know that many of the knights that David I brought to Scotland were Flemish. Lot of them settled in southeast Scotland . Walters younger brother was Erskine founder of that Clan.

History

Walter de Lindsay becomes a Great Baron in Scotland, and his first holding is land at Earlston (modern spelling)

Name Origin

see above

Spellings & Pronunciations

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Nationality & Ethnicity

Lindsey--England Lindsay--Scotland

Famous People named Lindsay

Current Chief of the family is Sir Robert Lindsay 29th Earl of Crawford, 12th Earl of Lindsay Knight of the Thistle Premier Earl of Scotland. In Scotland over 900 yrs, and Earls for 600.

Early Lindsays

These are the earliest records we have of the Lindsay family.

Walter De Lindsay was born circa 1254 at Parva, Lamberton, Mordington, Berwickshire. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Walter De Lindsay.
John Of Lindsay 17th Earl of Crawford was born in 1598, and died at age 80 years old in 1678 at Tyninghame, East Lothian, Scotland. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John of Lindsay, 17th Earl of Crawford.
Robert Lindsay of Australia was born in 1788, and died at age 78 years old in 1866.
Martha Lindsay of Australia was born in 1794, and died at age 62 years old in 1856.
Farley Lindsay of Geelong, Geelong Parish County Australia was born in 1799, and died at age 52 years old in 1851 in Geelong.
George Lindsay of Melbourne, St James Melbourne Parish County Australia was born in 1800, and died at age 40 years old in 1840 in Melbourne.
Walter Lindsay of Bfast Australia was born in 1800, and died at age 87 years old in 1887 in Bfast.
Henry Lee Lindsay of Australia was born in 1802 to Mary Lindsay and James Lindsay. He had siblings James Lindsey, Theadocia Lindsay, Robert Lindsay, Robert Lindsay, Mary Lindsay, Alice Lindsay, Alf Lindsay, William Samuel Lindsay, James Alf Lindsay, Robert Lindsay, Charles Lindsay, Rosina Lindsay, Alf Lindsay, Catherine Lindsay, William Samuel Lindsay, James Lindsay, Robert Gregorius Lindsay, James Lindsay, Richard Lindsay, Martin Lindsay, Alfred Lindsay, and Henry Lindsay. Henry Lindsay died at age 67 years old in 1869.
Janet Lindsay of B Marsh Australia was born in 1803 to Inglis Robert Lindsay and Margaret Nichol Lindsay. Janet Lindsay died at age 82 years old in 1885 in B Marsh.
Mary Jane Lindsay was born in 1804 in Ireland. They was in a relationship with Jane Liddle Hastie (Marr) Everett, and had children John Everett, Mary Ann Everett, Elizabeth Everett, and Jane Everett. Mary Lindsay died at age 69 years old in 1873 in VIC Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Jane Lindsay.
David Lindsay of Glenrowan Australia was born in 1805, and died at age 91 years old in 1896 in Glenrowan.
Andrew Lindsay of Australia was born in 1805, and died at age 67 years old in 1872.

Lindsay Family Photos

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Discover the most common names, oldest records and life expectancy of people with the last name Lindsay.

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Updated Lindsay Biographies

Emily Mary (Lindsay) Calanchini of Warrnambool, VIC Australia was born in 1873 in Yangery, and died at age 37 years old on January 20, 1911 in Warrnambool.
Mary Elizabeth Lindsay of Richmond Australia was born in 1857 to Sarah (Wood) Linforth and Thomas Linforth. She had a brother George Henry Linforth. Mary Lindsay died at age 77 years old in 1934 in Richmond.
Weigall Theyre Lindsay of Fran Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Weigall Theyre Lindsay.
Sophie Anne Lindsay of Fran Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sophie Anne Lindsay.
Mary Jane (Lindsay) Chenu of Box Hill Australia was born in 1822 in England United Kingdom. She was married to Frederick Chenu on June 11, 1843 at Surrey Square, in Greater London County, and they were together until Frederick's death in 1887. She had a child Arthur Augustus Clapham Chenu. Mary Chenu died at age 70 years old in 1892 in Australia.
John Dudley Lindsay Jr. of Melbourne Australia was born on January 2, 1932 in Melbourne, VIC, and died at age 33 years old on April 23, 1965 in Melbourne.
John Dudley Lindsay of Melbourne Australia was born on March 23, 1908 in Melbourne, VIC. He was married to Constance Marcella Fairhall in 1930, and had a child John Dudley Lindsay Jr.. John Lindsay died at age 76 years old on June 26, 1984 in Melbourne.
Constance Marcella (Fairhall) Lindsay of Box Hill Australia was born on August 19, 1910 in Box Hill, Victoria, and died at age 90 years old on June 27, 2001 in Chelsea, City of Kingston County, VIC.
Callie Naomi (Lindsay) Caldwell of Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio was born on February 23, 1920, and died at age 65 years old in March 1985.
Zephaniah Lindsay of Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio was born on July 19, 1893 at Honea Path, South Carolina, and died at age 78 years old in April 1972.
Blanch Lindsay died in 1987. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Blanch (Clark).
Robert L Lindsay Jr. was born on August 8, 1973, and died at age 30 years old on July 26, 2004. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert L Lindsay Jr..
John C Lindsay was born on October 15, 1950, and died at age 47 years old on May 17, 1998. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John C Lindsay Jr..
Dennie L Lindsay of Waynesville, Haywood County, NC was born on October 8, 1924, and died at age 67 years old on March 9, 1992.
Margaret A Lindsay of Springfield, Sangamon County, IL was born on October 17, 1937, and died at age 73 years old on January 7, 2011. Margaret Lindsay was buried at Camp Butler National Cemetery Section CREME Site 30 R.r. #1 - 5063 Camp Butler Road, in Springfield.
William H Lindsay of La Jolla, San Diego County, CA was born on January 17, 1919, and died at age 77 years old on April 4, 1996. William Lindsay was buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery Section CBC Row 6 Site 173 P.o. Box 6237, in San Diego.
William Albert Lindsay of Jamul, San Diego County, California was born on June 13, 1931, and died at age 74 years old on December 9, 2005. William Lindsay was buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery Section CBI Row 2 Site 849 P.o. Box 6237, in San Diego.
William W Lindsay of Concord, Contra Costa County, CA was born on May 3, 1926, and died at age 80 years old on January 26, 2007. William Lindsay was buried at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery Section 15 Site 1024 5810 Midway Road, in Dixon.
William S Lindsay of Rahway, Union County, NJ was born on May 18, 1914, and died at age 89 years old on January 19, 2004.
William Jr Lindsay of Alexandria, Alexandria City County, VA was born on January 27, 1922, and died at age 79 years old on October 20, 2001.

Popular Lindsay Biographies

Lamitee Lindsay of Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan was born on December 16, 1920, and died at age 64 years old in January 1985.
Lillias Lindsay died in 1958 in Edinburgh, Edinburgh County, Scotland United Kingdom. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lillias Fisher Lindsay.
Troy Lindsay of Virginia Beach, Virginia United States was born on June 5. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Troy Lindsay.
John Dudley Lindsay of Melbourne Australia was born on March 23, 1908 in Melbourne, VIC. He was married to Constance Marcella Fairhall in 1930, and had a child John Dudley Lindsay Jr.. John Lindsay died at age 76 years old on June 26, 1984 in Melbourne.
Melissa Kathryn Lindsay was born on November 30, 1981 at Michigan. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Melissa Kathryn Lindsay.
Christina M (Anderson) Lindsay was in a relationship with James Lindsay, and has a child James Lindsay. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Christina M (Anderson) Lindsay.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Myrtle "Victoria" Lindsay.
Blanch Lindsay died in 1987. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Blanch (Clark).
Zephaniah Lindsay of Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio was born on July 19, 1893 at Honea Path, South Carolina, and died at age 78 years old in April 1972.
Constance Marcella (Fairhall) Lindsay of Box Hill Australia was born on August 19, 1910 in Box Hill, Victoria, and died at age 90 years old on June 27, 2001 in Chelsea, City of Kingston County, VIC.
Christopher Wayne Lindsay was born in 1976 at Southfield, Mi. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Christopher Wayne Lindsay.
Violet Rose Lindsay was born on August 11, 2015 at Michigan to Melissa Kathryn Lindsay. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Violet Rose Lindsay .
Irene Lindsay was born at Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Irene Lindsay.
James Lindsay was born in 1880, and died at age 83 years old in 1963. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Lindsay.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Allen Lindsay.
George Harrington Lindsay was born in 1887, and died at age 74 years old on May 4, 1962. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Harrington Lindsay.
Kevin Lindsay was the son of Paul and Ruth Lindsay of Oxford st, Manchester CT. He grew up in Manchester, and attended local schools (Bentley, Illing, MHS). Kevin graduated from MHS in 1977, and a few years later married a Carol Ann Burba. Later he married a Leonora and had three daughters and a son.
Lori Ellen (Lindsay) Fritz was born on December 8, 1964 in La Mirada, Los Angeles County, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lori Ellen (Lindsay) Fritz.
Callie Naomi (Lindsay) Caldwell of Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio was born on February 23, 1920, and died at age 65 years old in March 1985.

Lindsay Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Lindsay family member is 70.0 years old according to our database of 13,960 people with the last name Lindsay that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

70.0 years

Oldest Lindsays

These are the longest-lived members of the Lindsay family on AncientFaces.

Tisha Lindsay was born on October 12, 1865, and died at age 114 years old in August 1980. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Tisha Lindsay.
114 years
Beulah P Lindsay of Dumas, Moore County, TX was born on August 17, 1890, and died at age 105 years old on March 21, 1996.
105 years
Flossie Lindsay of Albany, Linn County, OR was born on June 21, 1893, and died at age 105 years old on January 5, 1999.
105 years
Frances Marie Lindsay of Massillon, Stark County, Ohio was born on October 30, 1901, and died at age 105 years old on March 14, 2007.
105 years
Robert Lindsay of Postville, Allamakee County, Iowa was born on November 10, 1882, and died at age 104 years old in August 1987.
104 years
Leona F Lindsay of Clearfield, Clearfield County, PA was born on December 10, 1902, and died at age 104 years old on May 3, 2007.
104 years
Emma Lindsay of Pinetops, Edgecombe County, North Carolina was born on May 15, 1872, and died at age 105 years old in May 1977.
104 years
Charlotte Almira Lindsay of Mankato, Nicollet County, Minnesota was born on April 11, 1903, and died at age 104 years old on May 17, 2007.
104 years
Frances R Lindsay of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TN was born on February 11, 1905, and died at age 104 years old on July 27, 2009.
104 years
Ethel D Lindsay of Orlando, Orange County, FL was born on February 2, 1894, and died at age 104 years old on February 17, 1998.
104 years
Elizabeth Lindsay of Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida was born on December 13, 1907, and died at age 103 years old on May 3, 2011.
103 years
Otis F Lindsay of Campbell Hall, Orange County, NY was born on May 7, 1891, and died at age 103 years old on February 24, 1995.
103 years
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