By James Young

Notes on historical references to the Scottish family of Lauder was originally published in 1884 In this book the primary emphasis is upon the Lauder family in Scotland and their history as the family  evolved over the centuries and interacted with national events.

The origin of the name may have been taken from the town and lands of Lauder, perhaps from the Celtic word laudur, meaning a river which overflows its borders, or perhaps from a Norman French origin. The author discusses the heraldry supplied to the family over the centuries, and then to the history of the Lauders from the 11th century onward. The family emerged to national importance during the 15th century and the majority of this book presents primary and secondary material relating to Lauder over the centuries.

(154p., Index, 1884)