Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Donald (G Son of Torloisk) Maclean and died.

Notes:

See
Erickson.Gedcom
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=e2539
Contact: Marilyn Ann Erickson
at
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=e2539&id=I12306"BIOGRAPHY
"A History of the Clan MacLean", by J.P. MacLean, page 310.
"Second son of Sir Lachlan Mor. He received from his father a charter ofthe lands of Lehire-Torloisk, forfeited by the son of Ailean non Sop,which was afterward confirmed by royal grant. He was present at thebattle of Gruinnart, and was severely wounded. Je was a witness to acharter given by his father to Martin MacGillivray of Pennyghael, andsubscribed himself in the Irish characters, Mise Lachin Mhac Gilleoin.. ..He was an important man in his day, and was so influential that he wascompelled to make his appearance before the privy council. . . Lachlan Oglived to an advanced age, and was succeeded by his eldest son."
"

Lachlan + Mariam (of Clanranald) Macdonald. Mariam (daughter of Donald Sir (11Th Chief of Clanranald) Macdonald and Mary (of Dunnyveg) Macdonald) was born before 1618; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

See http://www.macdonald50.freeserve.co.uk/
Comunn Chlann Domhnaill Dun Eideann
Clan Donald Society of Edinburgh (1891) by Roddy Macdonald
athttp://www.macdonald50.freeserve.co.uk/genealogy/d0000/g0000026.html#I0380

Notes:

See also
Erickson.Gedcom
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Contact: Marilyn Ann Erickson
at
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From above
NAME_COMMON
Big Lachlan
Note:
BIOGRAPHY
"A History of the Clan MacLean" by J.P. MacLean, page 91.
"He was the most accomplished and warlike chief that ever held sway inDuard. His military talents were of a very high order; his chivalrouscharacter commanded the respect of his most inveterate foes, and hispersonal interest for and kindness toward his followers endeared him tohis clansmen." page 92
A minor at his father's death, "King James VI became very much interestedin the youth, so had him sent to Edinburgh and brought up in his court."(Suspicious in itself, considering the tastes of the King)
This gentle knight managed to be at war with the MacDonald Clans,starting with MacDonald of Islay (his brother-in-law).
"History of the Western Highlands and Isles of Scotland", by DonaldGregory, page 217.
"Circumstances had early familiarized Lauchlan Mor (as this young chief,from his great stature, ws styled) with scenes of blood and rapine.During his minority, the family
estates had been held by Hector Maclean, son of Alein na'n Sop, whopretended to administer them as guardian for his kinsman, Lauchlan, but,in reality, plotted the destruction of the latter, intending to seize theestates afterwards for himself Even after Lauchlan. . who is said to havereceived a good education in the Lowlands, had attained majority andtaken possession of his estates, his quondam guardian was suspected of adesign upon his life. This was, however, frustrated by the activity ofLauchlan, who apprehended Hector, and imprisoned him for a considerabletime in the castle of Dowart."

Laclan married Margaret (of Glencairn) Cuninghame on 30 Dec 1577. Margaret (daughter of James (7Th Earl of Glencairn) Cuninghame and Margaret (of Glenorchy) Campbell) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

See http://www.macdonald50.freeserve.co.uk/
Comunn Chlann Domhnaill Dun Eideann
Clan Donald Society of Edinburgh (1891) by Roddy Macdonald
athttp://www.macdonald50.freeserve.co.uk/genealogy/d0000/g0000025.html#I0296

Donald + Mary (of Dunnyveg) Macdonald. Mary (daughter of Angus (8th of Dunnyveg & The Glens) Macdonald and Mary (of Duart) Maclean) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hector married Janet (of Argyll) Campbell in 1557 in Duard, Mull. Janet (daughter of Archibald (4th Earl of Argyll) Campbell and Margaret (of Menteith) Graham) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Margaret (of Glenorchy) Campbell on 5 Sep 1574. Margaret (daughter of Sir Colin (6th of Glenorchy) Campbell and Katherine Ruthven) was born about 1552; died in Jan 1610. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Allan + Janet (of Duart) Maclean. Janet (daughter of Hector Mor (8th Lord of Duart) 12th Maclean and Mary (of Islay And The Glens) Macdonald) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Angus + Mary (of Duart) Maclean. Mary (daughter of Hector (Eachann) Og 13th Chief Maclean and Janet (of Argyll) Campbell) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]