Thomas de Morham

Morham was a noted patriot during the First War of Scottish Independence and was held a prisoner of the English in the Tower of London for 17 years.

He was able to escape and was later captured by Hugh de St John and presented to King Edward I of England at Aberdeen in July.

Held initially at Berwick he was then sent to the Tower of London, where he remained a prisoner for 17 years.

Morham was released by King Edward II of England on 13 November 1314 in a prisoner exchange for John Segrave, 2nd Baron Segrave.

After his release Thomas resigned the Barony of Kimmerghame to Alexander Stewart in a charter of King Robert I of Scotland of 1316.