Duncan + Margaret (of Duart) Maclean. Margaret (daughter of Sir Laclan Mor (10th Duart) 14th Chief Maclean and Margaret (of Glencairn) Cuninghame) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Big Lachlan
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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]

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]