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LENNOX, a name given to a large district in Dumbartonshire and Stirlingshire, which was erected into an earldom in the latter half of the 12th century.
James, the eldest son and 4th duke of Lennox, was created duke of Richmond in 1641, being like his brother a devoted adherent of Charles I.
The wife of the last, Lady Charlotte Gordon, as heir of her brother brought the ancient estates of her family to the Lennoxes; the additional name of Gordon being taken by the 5th duke of Richmond and of Lennox on the death of his uncle, the 5th duke of Gordon.
It was derived from the tartan worn by the Countess of Lennox, mother of Henry Darnley, 2nd husband of MARY, Queen of Scots and father of JAMES VI.
LENNOX, the ancient county of Dumbarton, comprehending the whole of the modern county and a large part of Stirlingshire, and part of the counties of Perth and Renfrew.
The Marquis of Montrose, who was created Duke in 1707, purchased at once the sheriffdom of the county, the custodiership of Dumbartonshire-castle, and the jurisdiction of the regality of Lennox, along with the large part of the Lennox property bought from the first Duke of Richmond and Lennox.
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