Sir Lachlan Maclean, 1st Baronet
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Sir Lachlan Maclean, 1st Baronet of Morvern
, (circa 1600-1649) the 17th Clan Chief of Clan Maclean
. Lachlan was granted his Baronet title by Charles I
and he became the Clan Chief on the death of his brother in 1626. He fought as a Royalist
under James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose
during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms at the Battle of Inverlochy
, Battle of Auldearn
and Battle of Kilsyth
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at the beginning of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms (1644–1651), but he sided with the Royalists
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Sir Lachlan Maclean was married to Mary MacLeod, the second daughter of Sir Roderick Macleod of Macleod, 15th Chief, by whom he had two sons and three daughters:
He had ruled for twenty three years before his own death in 1649. He was succeeded by his eldest son, Sir Hector Maclean, 2nd Baronet
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Maclean Baronets
There have been two Baronetcies created for persons with the surname Maclean, one in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia and one in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom...
, (circa 1600-1649) the 17th Clan Chief of Clan Maclean
Clan MacLean
Clan Maclean is a Highland Scottish clan. They are one of the oldest clans in the Highlands and owned large tracts of land in Argyll as well as the Inner Hebrides. Many early MacLeans became famous for their honour, strength and courage in battle. They were involved in many clan skirmishes with...
. Lachlan was granted his Baronet title by Charles I
Charles I of England
Charles I was King of England, King of Scotland, and King of Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649. Charles engaged in a struggle for power with the Parliament of England, attempting to obtain royal revenue whilst Parliament sought to curb his Royal prerogative which Charles...
and he became the Clan Chief on the death of his brother in 1626. He fought as a Royalist
Cavalier
Cavalier was the name used by Parliamentarians for a Royalist supporter of King Charles I and son Charles II during the English Civil War, the Interregnum, and the Restoration...
under James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose
James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose
James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose was a Scottish nobleman and soldier, who initially joined the Covenanters in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, but subsequently supported King Charles I as the English Civil War developed...
during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms at the Battle of Inverlochy
Battle of Inverlochy (1645)
The Battle of Inverlochy was a battle of the Scottish Civil War in which Montrose routed the pursuing forces of the Marquess of Argyll....
, Battle of Auldearn
Battle of Auldearn
The Battle of Auldearn was an engagement of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. It took place on 9 May 1645, in and around the village of Auldearn in Nairn. It resulted in a victory for the royalists led by the Earl of Montrose and Alasdair MacColla over a Covenanter army under the command of Sir John...
and Battle of Kilsyth
Battle of Kilsyth
The Battle of Kilsyth was an engagement of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms which took place on 15 August 1645 at Kilsyth. Despite the numerical disadvantage, the battle was another victory for Royalist forces over the Covenanters, and marked the end of William Baillie's pursuit of the...
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Biography
He was the second son of Hector Og Maclean, 15th Clan Chief. His mother was the daughter of Colin Mackenzie of Kintail. He became Clan Chief at the death of his brother in 1626. He was originally contacted by Archibald Campbell, 1st Marquess of ArgyllArchibald Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll
Archibald Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, 8th Earl of Argyll, chief of Clan Campbell, was the de facto head of government in Scotland during most of the conflict known as the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, also known as the British Civil War...
at the beginning of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms (1644–1651), but he sided with the Royalists
Cavalier
Cavalier was the name used by Parliamentarians for a Royalist supporter of King Charles I and son Charles II during the English Civil War, the Interregnum, and the Restoration...
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The evening before the Battle of InverlochyBattle of Inverlochy (1645)The Battle of Inverlochy was a battle of the Scottish Civil War in which Montrose routed the pursuing forces of the Marquess of Argyll....
he met with Montrose in LochaberLochaberDistrict of Lochaber 1975 to 1996Highland council area shown as one of the council areas of ScotlandLochaber is one of the 16 ward management areas of the Highland Council of Scotland and one of eight former local government districts of the two-tier Highland region...
. [He was] present at the battle accompanied with 30 men only. After which coming home he raised his whole Clan, and joined Montrose immediately after the Battle of AlfordBattle of AlfordThe Battle of Alford was an engagement of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which took place near the village of Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 2 July 1645....
, and continued with him till after the Battle of KilsythBattle of KilsythThe Battle of Kilsyth was an engagement of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms which took place on 15 August 1645 at Kilsyth. Despite the numerical disadvantage, the battle was another victory for Royalist forces over the Covenanters, and marked the end of William Baillie's pursuit of the...
. When coming home he and the brave Alasdair MacCollaAlasdair MacCollaAlasdair Mac Colla was a Scottish soldier. His full name in Scottish Gaelic was Alasdair Mac Colla Chiotaich Mac Domhnuill . He is sometimes mistakenly referred to in English as "Collkitto", a nickname that properly belongs to his father. He fought in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, most notably...
defeated a party of Argyle's consisting of seven hundred men at Laggan mor in LornLorne, Argyll and ButeLorne is an ancient district in the west of Scotland, now part of the Argyll and Bute council area. It is within the region once named Lorna which may have taken its name from Loarn mac Eirc. However the last cartographical reference to Lorna is in 1607 with that same area being referred to as...
, they having but about two hundred, the rest of their men being severed from them by the darkness of the preceding night. He made ready a second time for joining MontroseJames Graham, 1st Marquess of MontroseJames Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose was a Scottish nobleman and soldier, who initially joined the Covenanters in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, but subsequently supported King Charles I as the English Civil War developed...
, and, after he began his march, he was acquainted that the King had ordered Montrose to disband his Army. Upon [which] Maclean kept himself quietly at home. Sometime after Sir David Leslie coming to the Island of Mull with a strong party of horse and foot obliged him to deliver eight Irish gentlemen, who sheltered themselves with him. Seven of whom were executed at ArosAarhusAarhus or Århus is the second-largest city in Denmark. The principal port of Denmark, Aarhus is on the east side of the peninsula of Jutland in the geographical center of Denmark...
, the eighth making his escape by the swiftness of his horse.
Sir Lachlan Maclean was married to Mary MacLeod, the second daughter of Sir Roderick Macleod of Macleod, 15th Chief, by whom he had two sons and three daughters:
- Isabella Maclean (c1630-?), who married Sir Ewen Cameron of Lochiel (1629–1719)
- Mary Maclean, who married Lachlan MacKinnonLachlan MackinnonLachlan Mackinnon is a contemporary Scottish poet, critic and literary journalist. He was born in Aberdeen and educated at Charterhouse and Oxford. He recently took early retirement from his job as a teacher of English at Winchester College and moved to Ely with his partner, the poet Wendy Cope...
- Marian Maclean, who died young and unmarried
- Sir Hector Maclean, 2nd BaronetSir Hector Maclean, 2nd BaronetSir Hector Maclean, 2nd Baronet of Morvern was the 18th Clan Chief of Clan Maclean from 1649 to 1651. He died without leaving a son as an heir.-Biography:...
(c1640-1651), his heir and successor - Sir Allan Maclean, 3rd BaronetSir Allan Maclean, 3rd BaronetSir Allan Maclean, 3rd Baronet of Morvern was the 19th Clan Chief of Clan Maclean from 1651 to 1674. He married then had as his son: Sir John Maclean, 4th Baronet.-Biography:...
(1645-1674)
He had ruled for twenty three years before his own death in 1649. He was succeeded by his eldest son, Sir Hector Maclean, 2nd Baronet
Sir Hector Maclean, 2nd Baronet
Sir Hector Maclean, 2nd Baronet of Morvern was the 18th Clan Chief of Clan Maclean from 1649 to 1651. He died without leaving a son as an heir.-Biography:...
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Ancestors
| Sir Lachlan Maclean, 1st Baronet | Father: Hector Og Maclean |
Paternal Grandfather: Sir Lachlan Mor Maclean Sir Lachlan Mor Maclean Sir Lachlan Mór Maclean or Lachlan the Great, was the 14th Clan Chief of Clan MacLean from late 1573 or early 1574 until 1598.Mór or Mor translates as great in English, or magnus in Latin, when added to a name in Scottish Gaelic.... |
Paternal Great-Grandfather: Eachuinn Og Maclean Eachuinn Og Maclean Hector Og Maclean, or Eachann Óg Maclean in Scottish Gaelic, was the 13th Chief of Clan MacLean.-Early years:Hector Mor Maclean was succeeded by his son Hector Og Maclean, also known as Hector Maclean the Younger... |
| Paternal Great-grandmother: Janet, daughter of Archibald Campbell, 4th Earl of Argyll Archibald Campbell, 4th Earl of Argyll Gillespie Roy Archibald Campbell, 4th Earl of Argyll was a Scottish nobleman and politician.-Biography:He was the eldest son of Colin Campbell, 3rd Earl of Argyll and Jean Gordon, daughter of Alexander Gordon, 3rd Earl of Huntly... |
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| Paternal Grandmother: Margaret Cunningham of Glencairn |
Paternal Great-Grandfather: William Cunningham, 6th Earl of Glencairn William Cunningham, 6th Earl of Glencairn -Biography:He was the son of Alexander Cunningham, 5th Earl of Glencairn and Janet Hamilton, daughter of James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Arran. He married sometime before 24 August 1549 to Janet Gordon of Lochinvar . She was the daughter of Sir John Gordon of Lochinvar and Margaret Crichton... |
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| Paternal Great-Grandmother: Janet, daughter of Sir John Gordon of Lochinvar |
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| Mother: Janet MacKenzie of Kintail |
Maternal Grandfather: Colin Mackenzie of Kintail |
Maternal Great-Grandfather: Kenneth Mackenzie of Kintail |
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| Maternal Great-Grandmother: Elizabeth, daughter of John Stewart, 2nd Earl of Atholl John Stewart, 2nd Earl of Atholl John Stewart, 2nd Earl of Atholl was the second Earl of Atholl. He fought in the Battle of Flodden Field on 9 September 1513.-Biography:He was born after 1475 to John Stewart, 1st Earl of Atholl and Eleanor Sinclair. He married Lady Janet Campbell, daughter of Archibald Campbell, 2nd Earl of Argyll... |
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| Maternal Grandmother: Barbara Grant |
Maternal Great-grandfather: John Grant of Grant |
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| Maternal Great-Grandmother: Lady Marjory Stewart |