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.". Hector Berlioz was inspired by the book to compose an overture. The signet was a bloodstone from Loch Lomond, and was sketched by William Williams. The Scots 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". MacGregor scalps were proclaimed legal tender. 1620 M- Sgiath MacGregor (hiding place in, 1624 - Malcom Og MacGregor, Chief of the Dubh Ciar branch of Clan MacGregor at Glengyle, shot the last of the Campbell-trained bloodhounds known as "conn dubh" (black dogs) that were used to track the MacGregors. [2] In 1604, MacGregor and eleven of his chieftains were hanged at Mercat Cross, Edinburgh. "Traditionally the story goes that Argyll only received a large cache of rusty old weapons. In 2004, when I was ten years old,my great- grandfather was diginosed with cancer. [2] His son was Iain Camm One eye, who succeeded as the second chief sometime before 1390. Robs father was taken to jail, where he was held on treason charges for two years. The crux of the matter, however, lies in the fact that both Kardashian and. Married in 1693, Scotland, to Helen Mary MacGregor with. [6] MacGregor split his force in two and while the main MacGregor force and the Colquhouns engaged in combat, the second MacGregor force attacked the Colquhouns from the rear. William Williams (1920) Major William Williams' Journal of a Trip to Iowa in 1849. 1566 - An act of the Privy Council gave the Protestant nobles and chiefs (including Campbells) the right to exterminate the MacGregors. Rob Roy was badly wounded at the Battle of Glen Shiel in 1719, in which a British army of Scots and English defeated a Jacobite and Spanish expedition that aimed to restore the Stuart monarchy. He was an 18th century soldier and cattleman, who was branded an outlaw when he defaulted on a debt. [6] The Colquhouns were driven into the Moss of Auchingaich where their cavalry was useless and over two hundred Colquhouns were killed. He is buried in Balquhidder churchyard. 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. Rob's mother Margaret's health failed during Donald's time in prison. MacGregors were Catholics. It was the MacGregor Clan who laid claim to ruling status. [6] The chief of Clan Colquhoun, in response, had been granted a royal commission to suppress the MacGregors. Call: (913) 229-5198. Spouses, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. [26], The following names are documented aliases of MacGregor from the proscription. 1. At present we have only seven profiles to present. discoveries. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. The year 1723 saw the publication of a fictionalised account of his life, The Highland Rogue. 1725 - In the end of 1725 and beginning of 1726, the MacGregors, and the, 1740 Alexander MacGregor (alias Drummond of Balhaldie) was created a Knight and Baronet by the absentee, 1745 - Sir John Murray, claimed that his grandfather, Robert Murray of Glencairnock, raised a MacGregor regiment of 300 to fight for, 1745 - The branch of Ciar Mohr MacGregors under, 1745 - The MacGregor regiments fought as a clan unit for the Stuart Prince in a rear-guard action in Sutherland, confronting the, 1746 - Clan system abolished after the defeat of. Rob Roy was born at Glengyle, at the head of Loch Katrine, as proved by the Baptismal Register of Buchanan Parish. 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). 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. During the Jacobite (pro-Stuart) rebellion of 1715, he was distrusted by both sides and plundered each impartially. Men were killed while women and children were sold into slavery in the New World. 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. looking for direct descendants of the original ROB ROY MCGREGOR By Sheila Lipson-Norton December 04, 2003 at 04:18:40. im looking for direct descendants of the original Rob Roy MacGregor.I am the great X 5 grand daughter of his.other surnames I know of are: Hall, Black, Martin, and Aitkin, however, Im not sure if all of these are in the MacGregor line.I am just beginning this. Father of William McGregor, I; John McGregor; George MacGregor; Mary McGregor; Daniel McGregor and 6 others; James McGregor; John McGregor; Lt. Col. James Roy Mohr Drummond MacGregor; Colin Campbell MacGregor; Ranald MacGregor and Robert (Robin Oig) MacGregor less These cookies do not store any personal information. Famous for the role he played in the Jacobite rising of 1689, Robert Roy MacGregor was known to be a fierce rebel. Please logout and login again. 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 Scott 's novel Rob Roy (1818) and in some passages in the poems of William Wordsworth. 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 in which Rob Roy is said to have been born. of Lanrick and Balquhidder, 24th Chief of Clan Gregor. Table of Contents Descendants Surname List Name Index Download GEDCOM file(20919 bytes) Colin Campbell MCGREGOR b: 1698 Balquhidder? Famous for the role he played in the Jacobite rising of 1689, Robert Roy MacGregor was known to be a fierce rebel. The crux of the matter, however, lies in the fact that both Kardashian and McGregor are descendants of the first king of Scotland, Kenneth MacAlpine - Robert Roy MacGregor's father. 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. [2], The barony of Loch Awe which included much of the MacGregor lands was granted to the chief of Clan Campbell by Robert the Bruce. Copyright 2023 The American Clan Gregor Society | WP Admin | Webmail | Contact Webmaster. His mother was of the Campbells of Glenfalloch and Rob himself was Laird of Inversnaid. This the origin of Rob Roy, also known as Red MacGregor, or Robert Roy MacGregor. Death: Immediate Family: Son of Rob Roy MacGregor and Mary Alice Rose MacGregor. Captain Henry Connelley married Ann MacGregor. 1723 saw the publication of a fictionalized account of his life, The Highland Rogue. He had left his wife twenty three English pounds. Son of Donald Glas Stewart MacGregor and Margaret Campbell Along with many Highland clansmen, 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. Rob Roy's name comes from his hair color. Until my generation it was son of son of son but so far none of my uncles have sons so other than my father and uncles the family name ends here. He married Mary Helen MacGregor (c1671-) December 1693 in Glen Arklet, Scotland, United Kingdom. They were to have 4 sons - James (Mor) the tall, Ranald, Coll, and Robert known as Robin (Oig) or young Rob. 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. Connect to the World Family Tree to find out, July 3 1671 - Glengyle, Loch Katrine, Scotland, Dec 28 1734 - Inverlochlarig Beg, Balquhidder, Scotland, Lt-Col. Donald Glas MacGregor Stewart, Margaret Campbell, Duncan McGregor, Ranald MacGregor, James Mohr MacGregor Drummond, Coll MacGregor Campbell, Robert Oig Robin MacGregor, Margaret MacGregor, Duncan MacGregor, John MacGregor 6th of Glengyle, Sarah MacGregor, Mar 7 1671 - Macgregor Castle, Glengyle, Trossachs, Loch Katrine, Scotland, Dec 28 1734 - Inverlochlarig Beag, Glen Of Balqhuidder, Lochearnhead, Scotland, Dec 28 1734 - Inverlochlarig, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, Lt Col. Donald Glas MACGREGOR IN GLENGYLE, Margaret CAMPBELL, James Mor Drummond MACGREGOR, Ranald MACGREGOR, Robert Robin Oig MACGREGOR, Coll Campbell MACGREGOR, Duncan Adopted MACGREGOR, Sarah MACGREGOR, Iain MACGREGOR, Maraget MACGREGOR, Duncan MACGREGOR, John Mc Connel MACGREGOR, Mar 7 1671 - Balquhidder, Stirling, Ecosse, Royaume-Uni, Dec 28 1734 - Balquhidder, Stirling, Ecosse, Royaume-Uni, Robert Oig MC GREGOR, Coll MC GREGOR, Ranald MC GREGOR, James Mor MC GREGOR, Mar 7 1671 - Inverlochlarig, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, Coll MC GREGOR, Duncan MC GREGOR, James Mohr MC GREGOR, Robert Oig MC GREGOR, Ranald MC GREGOR, Feb 1 1671 - Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland, Dec 28 1734 - Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland, Connel Glas MacGregor, Duncan MacGregor, Iain (John) McGregor, Margaret Leckie (born MacGregor), Duncan MacGregor, Robert (Rob Roy) McGregor, Mar 7 1671 - Glengyle, Callander, Perth, Scotland, Dec 28 1734 - Balquhidder, Perth, Scotland, Dec 28 1734 - Balquhidder, United Kingdom, Mar 7 1671 - Glengyle, Stirlingshire, Scotland, Dec 28 1734 - Balquhidder, Stirlingshire, Scotland, Glengyle, Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, Scotland (United Kingdom), Buchanan, Stirling, Scotland (United Kingdom), Killin, Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Balquhidder, Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom, Perth, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom, Govan, Glasgow City, Scotland, United Kingdom, Notable Scots in Scotland and Throughout the World, Lt. Col. James Roy Mohr Drummond MacGregor, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Glen_Shiel, http://www.heartoscotland.com/Categories/RobRoyMacGregor.htm, http://hal_macgregor.tripod.com/gregor/tree.html, Birth of Lt. Col. James Roy Mohr Drummond MacGregor, "Red MacGregor", "the Scottish Robin Hood", "Raibeart Ruadh", "Rob Roy", Balquhidder Church Cemetery, Stirling, Scotland. A man whose bloody past spawned an equally bloody cocktail. The clan's most famous member is the legendary Rob Roy MacGregor of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Descendants of Rob Roy MacGregor This site details my own personal descendancy from Rob Roy MacGregor through his son Ranald. 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. Should not the time line included in this profile be made into a linked Free Space Profile page which can be linked to many profiles, not just Rob Roy's? [2] Though there is little evidence to support this tradition,[2] it is supported by the Scottish historian, William Skene. What do you think about Conor McGregor's royal dynasty? Ranald married (1) Jean MacGregor daughter of Gregor "Ghlun Dhu" of Glengyle MacGregor and Mary daur of Hamilton of Bardowie in 1733. Robert Roy MacGregor was born in 1671. Rob Roy MacGregor was a man, is a legend but was never a myth. She bore him four sons: James (known as Mor or 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". Later, however, Rob was arrested and confined in Newgate Prison, London; he was pardoned in 1727 when about to be transported to Barbados. Distantly related to Scottish outlaw Robert Roy MacGregor, who died in 1734, Conor's family tree was discovered by journalist Craig Williams from the Daily Record. AD 1100 - Gregor first used as surname. 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. 2008 - 2023 INTERESTING.COM, INC. [2], To restore pride in the clan, the chiefs needed to be re-established. 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. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. 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. The Clan is also known to have been among the first families of Scotland to begin playing the bagpipes in the early 17th century. Would one of the PMs be willing to take this on? He was christened also listed in IG etc. Rob Roy is anglicised from the Scottish Gaelic Raibeart Ruadh, or Red Robert. The Rob Roy Way, a long distance footpath from Drymen to Pitlochry, was created in 2002 and named in Rob Roy's honour. Ranald MacGregor of Kirktown ( Robert Roy ) was born in 1706. After his principal creditor, James Graham, 1st Duke of Montrose, seized his lands, Rob Roy waged a private blood feud against the duke until 1722, when he was forced to surrender. Inspired by one of my second cousins, with whom (along with astrophysicist the late Stephen Hawking) I share MacGregor ancestors, I've dredged up the part of my file (mostly supplied by the late Rod Drummond of Auckland) that listed Rob Roy and some of his descendants. [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. Along with many Highland clansmen, at the age of eighteen Rob Roy MacGregor together with his father joined the Jacobite rising of 1689 led by John Graham, 1st Viscount Dundee and Sir Ewen Cameron of Lochiel, to support the Stuart King James VII, whose flight from Britain had been declared by Parliament to be an abdication, following the Glorious Revolution of 1688. The prefixes M', Mc and Mac are considered interchangeable, and other spelling variations are also omitted from this list. Familypedia is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. . MacGregor lived in the highlands from 1671 to 1734. [2] In one such raid on Dumbarton, the town was put into panic and Dumbarton Castle was forced to open fire with its cannon. Some of Clan Gregor were among the Jacobite force that was defeated at the Battle of Littleferry in 1746 in Sutherland,[10] and therefore missed the Battle of Culloden that took place the next day and which they would have been too late. He married Mary Helen MacGregor of Comer in January 1693, in Inversnaid, Stirlingshire, Scotland. I've been looking for descendants of Rob Roy so I'm glad I found this. They had the following children: 1799 - In gratitude for the restoration of the name, Clan Alpine Fencibles (composed solely by MacGregors) was formed as a regiment in the British army and served in. [16], In 2017, a new statue of Rob Roy was commissioned to be installed in Peterculter, Aberdeen. At the age of 18, Rob Roy joined the Jacobite uprising along with his father, who was subsequently jailed for treason. MacGregor's mother Margaret's health failed during Donald's time in prison. Not much is known about Rob Roy's life, but a popular belief is that he took the lead in an incident called the "Hership" or "Devastation of Kippen" in 1691, he lived under the protection of the Graham, Duke of Montrose, and followed the fairly respectable career of cattle dealer. Like many other Scottish clan chiefs during the 17th and 18th centuries, MacGregor operated an extralegal Watch over the cattle herds of the Lowland gentry in return for protection money, which was used to feed the families of his tenants and clansmen. Membership is available for individuals who can show evidence of descent or a family tradition of MacGregor connection. [2] The Campbells had already built Kilchurn Castle which controlled the gateway to the western Highlands and they harried the MacGregors who were forced to retire deeper into their lands until they were restricted to Glenstrae. Any cattle that were stolen from herds under his Watch were either retrieved or paid for in full.[3]. In accordance with the legal provisions, you can ask for the removal of your name and the name of your minor children. This page is being continuously upgraded and corrected. [15], In 1894, a bartender at the Waldorf Hotel in New York City created the Rob Roy cocktail in honour of the premiere of Rob Roy, an operetta by composer Reginald De Koven and lyricist Harry B. Smith loosely based upon Robert Roy MacGregor. d: 1735. 1898 - First 'History of the Clan Gregor' is written by Miss Amelia Georgina Murray MacGregor. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. The signet was a bloodstone from Loch Lomond, and was sketched by William Williams. Rob Roy Macgregor: legendary outlaw, raider and cattle stealer. [26], The following names are traditional aliases of MacGregor with little documented evidence. The Dowling Family Tree with over half a million relatives,contains thousands of pictures and GeneaStars. No categories; The American Clan Gregor Society. [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. He is also known to have owned the property of Craig Royston, which lies on the east side ofLoch Lomond. [17] (The "E'en do but spair nocht" bit is Scots. ): 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. Now 22 Rob was to marry Helen MacGregor of Comar, born at Leny Farm, Strathyre on January 1693 at Glenarklet. "Mac Gregor of Mac Gregor, Chief of Clan Gregor", "Buffalo Plaid's 100-year old Mysteries Finally Solved", A Gardener's Handbook of Plant Names: Their Meanings and Origins, "Greigia Regel, Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 1864(Suppl. 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. John MACGREGOR(Ranald, Robert Roy) was born on 19 Apr 1740 in Balquhidder. Conor McGregor displays unrivaled confidence inside the octagon, and his lineage may just explain why. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. [6] Colquhoun assembled a force of five hundred foot and three hundred horse and advanced to Glen Fruin to repel the Highland raiders. Welcome to the family https://t.co/GZ0orgOJiW. His grave can still be seen today alongside that of Helen his wife and two of his sons Coll and James. Dundee, known by his supporters as Bonnie Dundee, was to meet the Hanoverian army of William of Orange led by General Hugh MacKay at Killiekrankie on the 17th of July 1689. The publication of Rob Roy, by Sir Walter Scott in 1817, further added to his fame and fleshed out his biography. ), Many tartans are associated with the name MacGregor. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Clan Macgregor are home to Rob Roy. Early 1500's - A Compilation of Chronicles of Fortingall, by, 1519 - When a young MacGregor boy ravished a Campbell heiress, Campbells in Argyll seized the opportunity and forced him to marry her, setting up a puppet line of MacGregor Chiefs at GlenOrchy to rival the true Glenstrae line. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. Rob Roy. 1782 - An act permitting the wearing of the tartan and accessories was enabled. They had the following children: + 2: M: i: Ranald MacGregor of Kirktown : 3: M: ii: Coll MacGregor was born in 1698. 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. The 18 Januar, at evine [evening], he come agane to Edinburghe; and upone the 20-day he wes hangit at the Croce, and xj [eleven] of his freindis and name, upon ane gallous: Himself being Chieff, he wes hangit his awin hicht aboune the rest of hes freindis."[7]. 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. The Scots 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". According to the Y-DNA and before that, the extensive family tree research. They also adopted a cousin Duncan. Painting of Rob Roy held at the Dingwall Museum Trust by unknown artist. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. 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 | His parents were the local Clan MacGregor Tacksman, Donald Glas MacGregor, and Margaret Campbell. Later imprisoned, he was finally pardoned in 1727. 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. [2] Rob Roy was undoubtedly a thorn in the flesh of the government until he died in 1734. It was a bloody battle and although the Jacobites were victorious, Dundee was killed and sometime later Robs father, Donald (Glas), was captured and imprisoned for two years on doubtful treason charges. Managed by: Courtney Ellen Cotter. Argyle, who we assume knew that Rob was a Jacobite sympathiser, was prepared to turn a blind eye as Rob wreaked his revenge on Montrose by raiding his lands. Leave a message for others who see this profile. Since his lands lay between those of the rival houses of Argyll and Montrose, for a time he was able to play one off against the other to his own advantage. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Rob-Roy,
Robert Roy MacGregor (baptised 7 March 1671 28 December 1734), usually known simply as 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.
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