THE EARLS OF MIDDLETON - Part 1 - Early history of the Middleton family

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A.C. Biscoe’s historical work traces the origins and early development of the Middleton family, culminating in the first Earl of Middleton. The table of contents outlines a narrative that follows John Middleton through military service, political alignment during the English Parliament period, resignations tied to the Self-denying Ordinance, and key conflicts in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. Subsequent chapters summarize shifting loyalties, defeats, imprisonment, escapes, and eventual elevation to earldom with formal confirmation after the Restoration.

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CONTENTS

EARLY HISTORY OF THE MIDDLETON FAMILY

CHAPTER I

CHAPTER II

CHAPTER III

# THE EARLS OF MIDDLETON C.BISCOE ## THE EARLS OF MIDDLETON. Digitized by the Internet Archivein 2012 with funding fromNational Library of Scotland ## THE EARLS OF MIDDLETON,LORDS OF CLERMONTAND OF FETTERCAIRN, AND THE ## MIDDLETON FAMILY. BY A.C.BI SCOE. HENRY S.KING &Co.,LoNDON.1876. ## CONTENTS. FAGE ## EARLY HISTORY OF THE MIDDLETON FAMILY I JOHN MIDDLETON,FIRST EARLOF MIDDLETON. ## CHAPTER I. C haracter—Enters the army—Commands the horse at the bridgeof Dee—Marries—Enters the service of the Parliament ofEngland—Lieutenant-general under Sir William Waller一Resigns his commission in consequence of the Self-denyingOrdinance—Robert Middleton murdered by Montrose's soldiers—John Middleton appointed second in command againstMontrosé—He and Leslie defeat Montrose at Philiphaugh—TheEstates vote Middleton twenty-five thousand marks for hisservices—Commands the troops left in Scotland—His proceed-ings against Montrose—The latter ordered by the king to disbandhis forces;hesitates,but finally holds a conference with Middle-ton,and agrees to quit the country—Middleton witness at hisnephew's baptism--Appointed Commissioner of Estates belong-ing to Cavaliers—Proceedings against Huntly,whois at lengthcaptured by a division of his troops ## CHAPTER II. PAGE The Scotch disapprove of the conduct of the English Parlia-ment towards the king—Division into three parties—The Dukeof Hamilton raises forces for the defence of the king—Middleton appointed his lieutenant-general—Defeats someinsurgents—Accompanies Hanilton to England—Made prisonerafter the battle of Preston—Obtains permission to go to Berwickto see his wife—Sent for to London,but escapes on the way,and returns to Scotland—Makes insurrection in favour of theyoung king—Defeated by Leslie—The Covenanters resolve toacknowledge Charles II.as their king—His arrival in Scotlandand their mortifying conduct towards him—Charles attempts toescape,and Middleton and others prepare to rise—The Royalistsenter into a mutual agreement to defend the king,religion,andtheir country—Charles persuaded to command them to laydown their arms—Middleton appointed major-general of horse—Makes the principal defence at the battle of Worcester,but ismade prisoner,and sent to the Tower—Cromwell wishes to gethim tried for his life;but he contrives to escape,and joinsCharles II.in Paris.…38 ## CHAPTER III. The Royalists in Scotland entreat the king to send Middleton witha force to their aid in the Highlands—Middleton endeavours toraise troops in Holland,and has good hopes of succeeding,should the proposed peace with England come to nothing一Peace is,however,proclaimed,and he raises but a small force—Lands in Scotland—Quarrels amongst the Royalists—Goes overa second time to Holland—Has some small successes—GeneralMonk sets out for Scotland,and Middleton's troops grow dis-contented—Sore pressed by Monk—Attacked unexpectedlyat Loughghary,and his army routed—Has some hopes of re-commencing the campaign afresh,but is obliged to relinquishthem and return to France—His letter from Dantzic—The kingconfers on him the title of earl,which with the title of Lord ofClermont and of Fettercairn are confirmed to him after theRestoration by letters patent—Copy of the patent,with trans-lation. …57

FAQs

What is the scope of the book The Earls of Middleton by A.C. Biscoe?

The book presents the early history of the Middleton family, focusing on John Middleton, first Earl of Middleton, and the family’s rise through military and political events.

Which major events are associated with John Middleton in Chapter I?

Chapter I covers his entry into military service, roles in conflicts such as Philiphaugh, actions against Montrose, parliamentary and estate decisions, and culminates with his involvement in commissioners and later proceedings.

How does Middleton’s story continue into Chapters II and III?

Chapter II follows shifting political positions, imprisonment and escape, insurrection in favor of the young king, defense roles including Worcester, and eventual joining of Charles II. Chapter III describes attempts to raise support in the Highlands, campaigns abroad, and the rout at Loughghary, ending with his confirmed noble titles after the Restoration.

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