Seton is the

surname In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name ...

of a prominent Scottish Lowlands family,

Clan Seton Clan Seton is a Scottish clan which does not currently have a chief; therefore, it is considered an armigerous clan. History Origins of the clan The village of Sai in Normandy is believed to have given its name to Seton in Scotland by 1150 ...

, and may refer to:

Hereditary titles

* The

Earls of Winton The title Earl of Winton was once created in the Peerage of Scotland, and again the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It is now held by the Earl of Eglinton. The title was first bestowed on Robert Seton, 8th Lord Seton. His descendants held it unt ...

* The

Earls of Huntly Marquess of Huntly (traditionally spelled Marquis in Scotland; Scottish Gaelic: ''Coileach Strath Bhalgaidh'') is a title in the Peerage of Scotland that was created on 17 April 1599 for George Gordon, 6th Earl of Huntly. It is the oldest existing ...

* The

Earls of Dunfermline Earl of Dunfermline was a title in the Peerage of Scotland. It was created in 1605 for Alexander Seton, 1st Lord Fyvie, fourth son of George Seton, 7th Lord Seton (see Earl of Winton for earlier history of the family). Seton had already been cre ...

* The Earls of Eglinton * The Viscounts Kingston * The Baronet of Windygoul * The Baronets of Abercorn * The Baronets of Garleton * The Baronets of Pitmedden

Given names of several Setons

Alexander Seton (disambiguation) Alexander Seton may refer to: * Alexander Seton (Governor of Berwick) (fl. 1311 – 1340) * Alexander Seton (d. 1332), nobleman * Alexander Seton, Lord Gordon (died 1440) * Alexander Seton, 1st Earl of Dunfermline (1555–1622) * Alexander Seton, ...

* George Seton (disambiguation) * John Seton (disambiguation)

Other

* Alex Seton (born 1977), Australian artist *

Anya Seton Anya Seton (January 23, 1904 – November 8, 1990), born Ann Seton, was an American author of historical fiction, or as she preferred they be called, "biographical novels". Career Seton published her first novel, '' My Theodosia'', in 1941. Seto ...

(1906–1990), American historical novelist, daughter of Ernest Thompson Seton * Archibald Seton (1758–1818), Scottish East India Company colonial administrator, resident, and civil servant *

Barry Seton Barry Seton (known as 'Bo'), (born 5 October 1936), is an Australian racing driver. He won the Bathurst 500 (500-mile race, about 800 km) in 1965 with co-driver Midge Bosworth driving a Ford Cortina GT500.

(born 1936), Australian racing driver *

Bruce Seton Sir Bruce Lovat Seton, 11th Baronet (29 May 1909 – 28 September 1969) was a British actor and soldier. He is best remembered for his eponymous lead role in ''Fabian of the Yard''. Early life Bruce Lovat Seton was born in Simla, British Ind ...

(1909–1969), British actor and soldier * Catherine Seton (1800–1891), daughter of Elizabeth Ann Seton * Christopher Seton (died 1306), 13th-century Scottish noble * Cora Seton (born 1969), author *

Cynthia Propper Seton Cynthia Propper Seton (October 11, 1926 – October 23, 1982) was an American writer and feminist. Following a 12-year career as a columnist for ''The Berkshire Eagle'' in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, she began writing essays and fiction, producin ...

(1926–1982), American novelist *

Elizabeth Ann Seton Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton (August 28, 1774 – January 4, 1821) was a Catholic religious sister in the United States and an educator, known as a founder of the country's parochial school system. After her death, she became the first person bo ...

(1774–1821), American Catholic saint *

Ernest Thompson Seton Ernest Thompson Seton (born Ernest Evan Thompson August 14, 1860 – October 23, 1946) was an English-born Canadian-American author, wildlife artist, founder of the Woodcraft Indians in 1902 (renamed Woodcraft League of America), and one of ...

(1860–1946), Canadian-American scouting pioneer *

George Seton George Seton of Careston FRSE FSA (25 June 1822 – 14 November 1908) was a Scottish philanthropist and genealogist. Early life Seton was born in Perth, Scotland, the son of Captain George Seton, an officer in the East India Company, and ...

(1822–1908), Scottish philanthropist and genealogist *

Glenn Seton Glenn Seton (born 5 May 1965) is an Australian racing driver. He won the Australian Touring Car Championship in 1993 and 1997 while driving for his own team. Although he never won the Bathurst 1000 like his father Barry did in 1965, Glenn star ...

(born 1965), Australian racing driver, son of Barry Seton *

James Alexander Seton James Alexander Seton (1816 – 2 June 1845) was the last British person to be killed in a duel on English soil. Early life James Alexander Seton was born in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, in 1816, the son of Colonel James Seton and Margaret Findla ...

(1816–1845), last British person to be killed in a duel on English soil *

John de Seton Sir John de Seton (d 4 August 1306) was a knight who took part in the War of Scottish Independence, as a supporter of Robert de Brus. He held lands in England and Scotland. Seton was a son of Sir John de Seton of Skelton, Cumberland and Ermin ...

(died 1306), Scottish knight *

Josiah Seton Josiah Seton (born March 23, 1979) is a Liberian footballer ( striker). He is a member of the Liberia national football team. Seton previously played for Sabah FA Sabah Football Club ( ms, Kelab Bolasepak Sabah) is a football club with own ...

(born 1979), Liberian footballer * Maria Seton, Australian geologist *

Marie Seton Marie Seton (20 March 1910 – 17 February 1985) was a British actress, art, theatre and film critic and biographer of Sergei Eisenstein, Paul Robeson, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Satyajit Ray. Biography Her father, Captain Seton served in the Brit ...

(1910–1985), film critic and biographer *

Mary Seton Mary Seton (1542 – 1615) was a Scottish courtier and later a nun. She was one of the four attendants of Mary, Queen of Scots, known as the Four Marys. She was a sister at the Convent of Saint Pierre les Dames in Reims at the time of her death. ...

(1549–1615), daughter of George Seton, 6th Lord Seton, one of the "Four Marys" of Mary, Queen of Scots * Robert Seton (1839–1927), Monsignor, American Catholic Archbishop and historian *

Thomas Seton John Thomas Seton (c. 1738–1806), also spelled Thomas Seaton, was a Scottish painter. Life Seton was the son of Christopher Seton, a gem engraver of London. He was a pupil of Francis Hayman, and studied at the St Martin's Lane Academy. He went ...

(c.1738–1806), Scottish painter * William Seton (writer) (1835–1905), American author, novelist and popular science writer *

William Seton, 1st Lord Seton William Seton (died 1410), born William de Wyntoun, was a 14th–15th-century noble. Life William was the eldest son of Alan de Wyntoun and Margaret Seton, heiress of Seton. William adopted the name and arms of Seton, succeeding to the estates of ...

(died 1410), Scottish noble * William Seton of Kylesmure (1562–1635), Scottish landowner and postmaster

Hereditary titles

Given names of several Setons

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