William Edmonds (colonel)

William Edmonds (16th century), was a Scottish-born Colonel in the Dutch States Army.

Edmonds, born at Stirling, was the son of a baker. While still a boy he ran away from home for an unknown reason and found his way to the Low Countries, where he enlisted as a common soldier under Maurice, Prince of Orange, and finally rose to the rank of Colonel. Having won fortune and rank he returned to Scotland and lived with his parents at Stirling, where he built the manse which was pulled down in 1822. He also presented a pair of colors to the town.

The date of his death is unknown. He was a friend of the Earl of Mar. One of his daughters married Sir Thomas Livingstone; their eldest son was created Viscount Teviot by William III in 1698. On his death in 1711 the peerage became extinct.

References

•  "Edmond, — (16th cent.)". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900. 

Attribution

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: "Edmond, — (16th cent.)". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.