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| William Drummond of Cromlix Painting by L. Schuneman |
He was born 1617, died on 23 Mar
1688.
Son of John Drummond, 2nd Lord of Madernity; younger brother of
David Drummond, 3rd Lord Maderty
1641-1645 Entered military service as a Captain
in Colonel Robert Monro Foot in Ireland
1648 served in General George Monro Army
1650 Colonel of a Foot regiment on Scottish
service (ex-Earl of Tullibardine Foot)
1651 participated at the battle of
Worcester as a brigade commander; taken prisoner after the battle but escaped
1653 Promoted to Major-General by the King
1653-54 served with the Royalists in the
Highlands;
1655 Aug. Left Royal service with the
following recommendation letter from Charles II:
“Charles
&c. To the most Serene &c. Salutation. Since our faithful and especially
esteemed the undermentioned renowned and capable man Lord William Drummond, honorary
commander of the Guard of Infantry in our Army, bravely serving against the combined
forces of our enemy, has shown us very many examples of fearless faithfulness, of
undaunted courage, of exceptional prudence, & of military skill, & from
us has merited most highly ; And since for the exercising of his valour he is about
to be enrolled in the military services of other Princes, the same we perpetually
commend to all and singular to whose kingdoms or jurisdictions he may come &
we ask that they may be willing to assist him with all favours of humane kindness
& protection, showing to the same a like esteem of his merits, & that they
may deem his endeavours worthy to be encouraged. And moreover that they may give
him together with his servants, his horses, his arms, & his body-guard &
his goods, hither & thither, in going or coming, by land or by sea, free and
secure facilities of crossing over or returning, and of sojourning. Wherefore, inasmuch
as they do us this great favour, so we, when the opportunity shall occur will repay
an equal favour Dated at Cologne, 17 August, 1655”.
(Dalton Charles. The Scots army 1661-80. App. P.
190)
1656 July 23. Charles II wrote a letter to
Tzar Alexey asking him to hire GL Thomas Daleyll & GM William Drummond on
Russian service.

