[2] (However, given the circumstances, he had been forced to assume his mother's surname of Campbell). The prefixes M', Mc and Mac are considered interchangeable, and other spelling variations are also omitted from this list. His father was Donald MacGregor of Glengyle, a man who served, it was said, as a lieutenant in the army of James VII. The signet was a bloodstone from Loch Lomond, and was sketched by William Williams. Although victorious in initial battles, Dundee was killed at the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689, deflating the rebellion. He died in 1735. Death: Immediate Family: Son of Rob Roy MacGregor and Mary Alice Rose MacGregor. Thereafter he waged his own private blood feud with the Duke of Montrose and and later became a folk hero, thanks in part to the book written about him by Sir Walter Scott. Married in 1693, Scotland, to Helen Mary MacGregor with. The Genealogy of Clan Gregor 31, Descendants of Rob Roy Genealogy of The Clan Gregor - 31 - Descendants of Rob Roy return to 28 - Descendants of Donald Glas in Glengyle Domhnall Glas / Grey Donald b.~1620 died 1693 Glengyle Raibart Ruadh / Rob Roy b.~1671 died 28/12/1734 m. Mary MacGregor of Comer on 1/1/1693 Inversnaid / Balquhidder | A subtle dialog seemed to sum up the whole picture. In 1878, the football club Kirkintilloch Rob Roy was founded and named in his memory. [12][13] Rob Roy became a legend in his own lifetime, and George I was moved to issue a pardon for his crimes just as he was about to be transported to the colonies. Corrections? [6] The chief of Clan Colquhoun, in response, had been granted a royal commission to suppress the MacGregors. In 1711, wanting to expand his cattle trade, Rob borrowed the sum of 1,000 from James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose with whom he had been doing business for some 10 years. It would be most appreciated. [2] As a result, the Clan Gregor was scattered, with many taking other names such as Murray or Grant. [2], In response to the execution of two MacGregor clansmen in the year 1603,[5] Alasdair MacGregor marched into Colquhoun territory with a force of over four hundred men. Rob Roy became a well-known and respected cattleman this was a time when cattle rustling and selling protection against theft was a commonplace means of earning a living. He married Mary Helen MacGregor (c1671-) December 1693 in Glen Arklet, Scotland, United Kingdom. James Roy MacGregor, Lt. Col. 1709-1754 With Charlotte MacGregor 1713- with. A cousin, Duncan, was later adopted. I am working on it. A man whose bloody past spawned an equally bloody cocktail. An Act of the Scottish Parliament from 1617 stated[8] (translated into modern English): It was ordained that the name of MacGregor should be abolished and that the whole persons of that name should renounce their name and take some other name and that they nor none of their name and that they nor none of their posterity should call themselves Gregor or MacGregor under pain of death that any person or persons of the said clan who has already renounced their names or hereafter shall renounce their names or if any of their children or posterity shall at any time hereafter assume or take to themselves the name of Gregor or MacGregor that every such person or persons assuming or taking to themselves the said name shall incur the pain of death which pain shall be executed upon them without favour. [2], During the 1745 uprising, some of Clan Gregor fought at the Battle of Prestonpans with the Jacobite army under the Duke of Perth. Adaptations of his story have also been told in film, including Rob Roy, a 1953 film from Walt Disney Productions, and the 1995 Rob Roy directed by Michael Caton-Jones and starring Liam Neeson. Since the 1930s, the Category B-listed building had been in the hands of successive water authorities, but was identified as surplus to requirements and put up for auction in November 2004, despite objections from the Scottish National Party. [26], The following names are documented aliases of MacGregor from the proscription. Rob was branded Outlaw by Montrose and he confiscated his lands and cattle. There are NO living direct male descendants of Rob Roy MacGregor. [2] The adventures of Rob Roy MacGregor have been immortalized and romanticized by Sir Walter Scott in his novel Rob Roy. A reinforcement under Rob Roy went to his aid, but before it reached him the greater part of his men had given way, and he himself had been severely wounded in the arm.". Clan Gregor, also known as Clan MacGregor, ([kln ik]) is a Highland Scottish clan that claims an origin in the early 9th century. Membership is available for individuals who can show evidence of descent or a family tradition of MacGregor connection. The Scots Gaelic clan seal was inscribed "S' Rioghal Mo Dhream" ("Royal is my race"). Another, less romantic version of this series of events states that Rob Roy's estate of Craigrostan and Ardess were forfeited for his part in the rebellion of 1715. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. It may be awhile before the project can get to it, though, so if you would like to go ahead and take it on, that would be great! This profile, as you can see from the maintenance category of 'needs review' is on the project's to do list of profiles sorely needing an update. [2] Murray was in fact a MacGregor who was descended from Duncan MacGregor of Ardchoille, who had died in 1552. Robert Roy "Rob Roy" MacGregor aka Campbell Born before 7 Mar 1671 in Glengyle, Loch Katrine, Scotland Ancestors Son of Donald Glas MacGregor and Margaret Campbell Brother of John MacGregor, Sarah MacGregor, Margaret MacGregor, Lain McGregor, John McGregor [half] and Duncan MacGregor Leave a message for others who see this profile. Sometime around 1720 and after the heat of MacGregors involvement at the Battle of Glen Shiel had died down, Rob Roy moved to Monachyle Tuarach by Loch Doine. Rob Roy was born in 1671 in Glengyle near Stirling. Even in the times of The Bruce, the area around Loch Lomond was Clan Gregor land. Just one grandparent can lead you to many Login to find your connection. [2] He was the second of his house to be called the Black. [2] His son was Sir Evan, who played a part in the visit of George IV to Scotland in 1822, where he and his clansmen were given the tremendous honour of guarding the Honours of Scotland, better known as the Scottish Regalia and the oldest set of crown jewels in the British Isles.[2]. [14] (The 1803 tour was documented by his sister Dorothy in Recollections of a Tour Made in Scotland. Finally, in 1774, the Act of Proscription against the clan was repealed. Faces of European History: Fact or Fiction? "Traditionally the story goes that Argyll only received a large cache of rusty old weapons. The Clan is also known to have been among the first families of Scotland to begin playing the bagpipes in the early 17th century. Descendants of Rob Roy settled around McGregor, Iowa, and in 1849 it was reported that the original MacGregor seal and signet was owned by Alex McGregor of Iowa. [2] Two hundred men of the Clan Gregor fought for the Earl of Glencairn in what was known as Glencairn's rising, against the Commonwealth. It was the MacGregor Clan who laid claim to ruling status. Later imprisoned, he was finally pardoned in 1727. Some of these Langleys moved from North Carolina to the Big Sandy region of Kentucky at an early day, and their descendants may yet be found there. Be the first one to comment on this story. [2], Rob Roy MacGregor was born in 1671, a younger son of MacGregor of Glengyle. As a result, he was branded an outlaw, and his wife and family were evicted from their house at Inversnaid, which was then burned down. My entire family had grew up listening to stories of how we were direct descendants of "The Famous" Rob Roy so before he died my aunt had his blood taken and sent to a genealogy place (I don't know which one but my Aunt does I'll contact her as soon as I can) and that's when we found out the stories were true. The 1995 Rob Roy film was also novelized in that year by Donald McFarlan based on the screenplay by Alan Sharp. Five years after the Act of Union was passed between the countries of Scotland and England thus creating what became the "United Kingdom" (technically Scotland and England now ceased to exist at least that is how it was meant to be), the cattle trade underwent severe depression. Rob Roy or alternately Red MacGregor, was a famous Scottish folk hero and outlaw of the early 18th century, who is sometimes known as the Scottish Robin Hood. Descendants of Rob Roy settled around McGregor, Iowa, and in 1849 it was reported that the original MacGregor seal and signet was owned by Alex McGregor of Iowa. William Wordsworth wrote a poem called "Rob Roy's Grave", during a visit to Scotland (the 1803 tour was documented by his sister Dorothy in Recollections of a Tour Made in Scotland. [2], Colin Campbell refused to recognize the claim of Gregor Roy MacGregor to the estates, and for ten years Gregor waged a war against the Campbells. What's even more fascinating is the fact that you can follow in his cattle-droving footsteps along the Rob Roy Way. MacGregor scalps were proclaimed legal tender. Descendants of Rob Roy settled around McGregor, Iowa, United States, and in 1849 it was reported that the original MacGregor seal and signet was owned by Alex McGregor of Iowa. Rory MacGregor - lived at Meillan Udrigle, Gruinard Bay > William Macgregor b c 1786, d 1869 (only son) m 1820 Ellen (Helen?) 1563 - Mary, Queen of Scots, through two acts of the Privy council, gave supreme authority to Sir John Campbell of Glenorchy to pursue the MacGregors with fire and sword. The signet was a bloodstone from Loch Lomond, and was sketched by William Williams.[10]. By the time Donald was finally released, his wife was dead. At the age of 18, Rob Roy joined the Jacobite uprising along with his father, who was subsequently jailed for treason. [2], Most modern historians agree that the first chief of Clan Gregor was Gregor of the golden bridles. The publication of Rob Roy, by Sir Walter Scott in 1817, further added to his fame and fleshed out his biography. He was an 18th century soldier and cattleman, who was branded an outlaw when he defaulted on a debt. Rob Roy was badly wounded at The battle of Glen Shiel in 1719, in which a British army defeated a Jacobite and Spanish expedition that intended to restore The Stuart monarchy. Montrose (known for his greed) had made a lot of money through his investments in MacGregors trade but when one of Robs trusted associates disappeared with the money, a fortune at the time even for a wealthy cattle and land owner, Montrose showed no mercy to Rob who was unable to repay the sum and pressed home the advantage hoping to claim Robs land and cattle. The Gregor chief never returned to his former spirit or health. Now 22 Rob was to marry Helen MacGregor of Comar, born at Leny Farm, Strathyre on January 1693 at Glenarklet. The publication of Rob Roy, by Sir Walter Scott in 1817, further added to his fame and fleshed out his biography. K. Macleay, M.D., in Historical Memoirs of Rob Roy and the Clan MacGregor quotes, "but he had taken the resolution of becoming a Roman Catholic, and he accordingly left the lonely residence we have described, and returning to Perthshire, went to a Mr. Alexander Drummond, an old priest of that faith, who resided at Drummond Castle." The Scottish Gaelic clan seal was inscribed, "Triogal Ma Dh'ream/Een dhn bait spair nocht", which was interpreted as "I am of royal descent/Slay and spare not". [2] There is also a tradition that Gregor was the brother of Kenneth MacAlpin. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. [2] In 1604, MacGregor and eleven of his chieftains were hanged at Mercat Cross, Edinburgh. Many Clan leaders were executed. Some say he also ran cattle as a protection racket. People with the names from this list are properly the domain of other Clan and Family societies, however the MacGregor clan welcomes inquiries from persons bearing these names who can show their descent from a MacGregor who adopted the name as an alias. William Williams (1920) Major William Williams' Journal of a Trip to Iowa in 1849. Although victorious in initial battles, "Bonnie Dundee" was killed in 1689, deflating the rebellion. At that time, what little money was to be made in the Highlands mainly came from the selling of black cattle to the Lowland areas and England, and considerable fortunes could be made in this way,Rob soon developed a sound reputation and became known as a man who could get his clients a fair price for their cattle, and was renowned as an honest man into the bargain. Robs mother Margarets health faltered and then failed during Donalds time in prison. William Williams (1920) Major William Williams' Journal of a Trip to Iowa in 1849. [2], Iain of Glenstrae died in 1519 with no direct heirs. I've been looking for descendants of Rob Roy so I'm glad I found this. MacGregor's mother Margaret's health failed during Donald's time in prison. ): 13 (1865)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Clan_Gregor&oldid=1138427045, Macaldowie || Macara ||Macaree || MacChoiter, This page was last edited on 9 February 2023, at 16:50. [9] Despite the savage treatment of the MacGregors, they had nevertheless fought for the king during the Scottish Civil War. Why do the Scottish love him? Colin Campbell MCGREGOR b: 1698 Balquhidder? Along with many Highland clans, at the age of eighteen Rob Roy together with his father joined the Jacobite rising led by Viscount Dundee to support the Stuart King James who had been deposed by William of Orange. [26], The following names are other clan names that are known to have been used by the MacGregors. Last Updated on June 20, 2016 by ACGS Webmaster. Even so he became a marked man with High Treason charges over his head and spent the next 10 years a hunted man. Rob Roy Macgregor: legendary outlaw, raider and cattle stealer. At present we have only seven profiles to present. The Rob Roy Way, a long distance footpath from Drymen to Pitlochry, was created in 2002 and named in Rob Roy's honour. Verbalizing his thoughts in a Twitter post from 2015, he said: Plotting ambushes from palaces. 1782 - An act permitting the wearing of the tartan and accessories was enabled. [26], The following names are traditional aliases of MacGregor with little documented evidence. 1610,1613,1617 - Additional acts of proscription were enacted making it illegal for more than four MacGregors to meet in one place, or to possess weapons. [6] The Colquhouns were driven into the Moss of Auchingaich where their cavalry was useless and over two hundred Colquhouns were killed. Rob Roy, byname of Robert MacGregor, (baptized March 7, 1671, Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotlanddied December 28, 1734, Balquhidder, Perthshire), noted Highland outlaw whose reputation as a Scottish Robin Hood was exaggerated in Sir Walter Scotts novel Rob Roy (1818) and in some passages in the poems of William Wordsworth. Clan Gregor, also known as MacGregor, is one of the oldest clans in Scotland. [2] He supported the Jacobite cause in 1715 and after the Battle of Sheriffmuir he set out plundering at will. Upon seeing the news about familial relations with the Kardashians, Conor McGregor took to Twitter once again in 2019. Although now in his early twenties, Rob concentrated on the family business with his brother cattle rearing with a wee bit of reiving (stealing) thrown in which was fairly normal practice in the Highlands. as 19 Apt 1741. He is buried in Balquhidder churchyard. Call: (913) 229-5198. 1723 saw the publication of a fictionalized account of his life, The Highland Rogue. By the time Donald was finally released, his wife was dead, and his reason for living also gone. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! They were to have 4 sons - James (Mor) the tall, Ranald, Coll, and Robert known as Robin (Oig) or young Rob. [2] This is alluded to in the clan's motto: "Royal is my race". [2] In recognition of this, Charles II of England repealed the proscription of the name, but William of Orange reimposed it when Charles's brother James VII was deposed. of Lanrick and Balquhidder, 24th Chief of Clan Gregor. Brother of Graeme Andrew MacGregor; Donald Malcom MacGregor and Helen MacGregor. Robert Roy MacGregor (Scottish Gaelic: Raibeart Ruadh MacGriogair; 7 March 1671 28 December 1734) was a Scottish outlaw, who later became a folk hero. [11] After the rising, when the MacGregors were returning home, no-one ventured to interfere with them when they strode across Atholl, with their flying colours they strode passed Finlairg Castle where according to one source the Clan Campbell militia "durst not move more than pussies", and the MacGregors defying in broad daylight the outposts which Lord Campbell of Glenorchy had established in the passes. The most famous member of clan Gregor was, of course, Rob Roy MacGregor. Robs father, Donald MacGregor, a younger brother of the chief of the clan MacGregor, received a military commission from the deposed king James II after the Glorious Revolution (168889). [2], To restore pride in the clan, the chiefs needed to be re-established. He waged a private blood feud with the James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose who had seized his lands for nonpayment of a loan of money which disappeared along with Rob's chief cattle herder, Graham, Duke of Montrose immediately took action and confiscated MacGregor's lands, forcing his wife and family out in the process from the house they occupied from that day on, there would be no more peace between MacGregor and Montrose being that his mother had been a Campbell and indeed his wife was of that clan, Rob sought the protection of the Duke of Argyll this was a logical move to make, as the Campbells and Grahams had forever been in feud, and both had many scores to settle with one another.Rob Roy waged a private blood feud against the duke until 1722, when he was forced to surrender he was later imprisoned, he was finally pardoned in 1727 Rob Roy died in his house at Inverlochlarig Beg, Balquhidder, on 28 December 1734, Grave site of Rob Roy MacGregor marking his wife (Helen) Mary, and sons Coll and Robert at Balquhidder, The remains of Rob Roy MacGregor's house in upper Glen Shira. Glengyle House, on the shore of Loch Katrine, dates back to the early 18th century, with a porch dated to 1707, and is built on the site of the 17th century stone cottage where Rob Roy is said to have been born. He sounds like a miscreant to our domesticated modern ears. Husband of Jean McGregor and Mary Helen MacGregor [2] In one such raid on Dumbarton, the town was put into panic and Dumbarton Castle was forced to open fire with its cannon. Montrose however did manage to capture Rob but he escaped and by now his escapades were attaining folk hero status in the glens. Charlemagne (747-814)/s, Henry II of England (1133-1189)/s, Hugh Capet (c940-996)/s, William I of England (1027-1087)/s, Robert I of Scotland (1274-1329)/s. If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA. (Before this it had been Alpin, although generally, surnames did not come into use in Scotland until after 1200). An Edinburgh burgess, Robert Birrel, who kept a diary of events at the time, described the episode thus, [MacGregor] wes convoyit to Berwick be the Gaird to conforme to the Earl's promese: for he promesit to put him out of Scottis grund. Argyll negotiated an amnesty and protection for Rob and granted him permission to build a house in the Glen for the surrendering up of weapons. Be sure to leave us with your thoughts and opinions in the comment section below! Descendants of Rob Roy MacGregor This site details my own personal descendancy from Rob Roy MacGregor through his son Ranald. In reply to: looking for direct descendants of the original ROB ROY MCGREGOR. In accordance with the legal provisions, you can ask for the removal of your name and the name of your minor children. [2] In 1547 Eian's son, Alistair, fought against the English at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh but died shortly after. [2], Additionally, John Drummond, of Clan Drummond was the king's forester and was subsequently killed after hanging a number of MacGregors for poaching. Although victorious in initial battles, "Bonnie Dundee" was killed and their fortunes fell. Rob Roy MacGregor. She bore him four sons: James (known as Mor or Tall), Ranald, Coll, and Robert (known as Robin Oig or Young Rob). Rob Roy was a Scottish outlaw - basically our version of Robin Hood but, you know, a real man and Scottish so much better, clearly! 1671-1734 - Lifetime of Rob Roy, known for his colourful style and his quarrel with the earl of Montrose and his staunch defence of the independence of the clan. Rob's mother Margaret's health failed during Donald's time in prison. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. User blog:Robin Patterson/Rob Roy MacGregor and some Drummond descendants, Undiscovered Scotland - Robert Roy MacGregor, Rob Roy MacGregor - The Legend and the Truth, "Robert 'Rob Roy' MacGregor: outlaw and folk hero", "Glengyle House. He married Mary Helen MacGregor of Comer in January 1693, in Inversnaid, Stirlingshire, Scotland. He died in his house at Inverlochlarig Beg, Balquhidder, on 28 December 1734.[2]. The clan's most famous member is Rob Roy MacGregor of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. This fact was unearthed by Williams after it was realized that Kourtney Kardashian had named her daughter in honor of her mother's Scottish ancestry. [2] They were hunted like animals and flushed out of the heather by bloodhounds.[2]. On Donalds release from prison his wife Margaret was dead (1691) and Donald was never to return to his former spirit and health and died in 1702. In the years then between 1691 and 1712, Rob led a fairly prosperous life and Graham, Duke of Montrose confirmed upon him the rights to the properties of Inversnaid and Glengyl, which of course were already Clan Gregor territories. His letters show that he was well educated; the view of him as a mere brutish highwayman seems not to do him justice. Major children and living persons must directly contact the. and adapted to a Nova abridged Audiobook (2 audio-cassettes, 3 hours playing time (, The Highland rogue: or, the memorable actions of the celebrated Robert Mac-gregor, commonly called Rob-Roy, "Robert 'Rob Roy' MacGregor: outlaw and folk hero", "Glengyle House. Later imprisoned, he was finally pardoned in 1727. She bore him four sons: James (known as Mor or Tall), Ranald, Coll, and Robert (known as Robin Oig or Young Rob). 1693 - After over thirty years of full use of the name, William of Orange decreed a severe proscription of the MacGregors, at the instigation of the Earl of Stair, a Campbell, whom William appointed to be his Governor in Scotland. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Conor McGregor displays unrivaled confidence inside the octagon, and his lineage may just explain why. Learn more about who Rob Roy was and his eventful life in this post. Families were divided and children sent to other clans or Ireland. Rob was a freebooter with uncertain loyalty to James and was probably also engaged in cattle stealing and blackmail, old and at that time still honourable Highland practices. 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