), Adaptations of his story have also been told in film, including the silent film Rob Roy (1922); the Walt Disney Productions film Rob Roy, the Highland Rogue (1953); and the Rob Roy (1995) film directed by Michael Caton-Jones, starring Liam Neeson as the title character, and shot entirely on location in the Scottish Highlands. [2] This is alluded to in the clan's motto: "Royal is my race". MacGregor scalps were proclaimed legal tender. By the time Donald was finally released, his wife was dead. Although victorious in initial battles, "Bonnie Dundee" was killed in 1689, deflating the rebellion. [2] He supported the Jacobite cause in 1715 and after the Battle of Sheriffmuir he set out plundering at will. Even so he became a marked man with High Treason charges over his head and spent the next 10 years a hunted man. With Liam Neeson, Jessica Lange, John Hurt, Tim Roth. [2] In one such raid on Dumbarton, the town was put into panic and Dumbarton Castle was forced to open fire with its cannon. The Duke of Montrose acquired the property in 1720 by open purchase from the Commissioners of Enquiry.[5]. Brother of Margaret McGregor of Glengyle; Iain McConnell McGregor, 6th of Glengyle; Sarah MacGregor; Duncan MacGregor and Annie MacGregor, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Roy_MacGregor. Rob Roy Macgregor: legendary outlaw, raider and cattle stealer. A cousin, Duncan, was later adopted. The editor of the book changed the place of burial to the present location. 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. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Rob was sentenced to transportation to Barbados but before he was due to be deported he received a pardon from King George 1st and returned home to his family in 1727. Familypedia is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Clan Gregor, also known as Clan MacGregor,[2] ([kln ik]) is a Highland Scottish clan that claims an origin in the early 9th century. Managed by: Courtney Ellen Cotter. Rob Roy is anglicised from the Scottish Gaelic Raibeart Ruadh, or Red Robert. 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. 1 . Robert Roy MacGregor (Scottish Gaelic: Raibeart Ruadh MacGriogair; 7 March 1671 28 December 1734) was a Scottish outlaw, who later became a folk hero. 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. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. 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. A cousin, Duncan, was later adopted. Verbalizing his thoughts in a Twitter post from 2015, he said: Plotting ambushes from palaces. 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. 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." This is because Rob Roy had red hair, though it darkened to auburn in later life. 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. [16], In 2017, a new statue of Rob Roy was commissioned to be installed in Peterculter, Aberdeen. The Scots Gaelic clan seal was inscribed "S' Rioghal Mo Dhream" ("Royal is my race"). 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. This page has been accessed 22,628 times. [2] As a result, the Clan Gregor was scattered, with many taking other names such as Murray or Grant. [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. 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 [6] The Colquhouns were driven into the Moss of Auchingaich where their cavalry was useless and over two hundred Colquhouns were killed. William Williams (1920) Major William Williams' Journal of a Trip to Iowa in 1849. [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. Rob Roy only used this house occasionally for the next three or four years. Table of Contents Descendants Surname List Name Index Download GEDCOM file(20919 bytes) 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." [2] He was the second of his house to be called the Black. He is also known to have owned the property of Craig Royston, which lies on the east side ofLoch Lomond. Rob Roy was born in 1671 in Glengyle near Stirling. Membership is available for individuals who can show evidence of descent or a family tradition of MacGregor connection. The signet was a bloodstone from Loch Lomond, and was sketched by William Williams. 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. Did he get his king-like demeanor from there? Rob Roy was Robert Roy MacGregor, and the novel of that name is an account of the adventures of that famous Borderer. Ranald MacGregor of Kirktown ( Robert Roy ) was born in 1706. Many Clan leaders were executed. L'arbregnalogique Dowling avec plus d'un demi-million de parents,contient des milliers de photos et GeneaStars.Nous sommes touslis! His death was reported a week later in the Caledonian Mercury in Edinburgh. The Rob Roy Way, a long distance footpath from Drymen to Pitlochry, was created in 2002 and named in Rob Roy's honour. Rob himself had been cheated by a client of his, and found himself out of pocket Rob had been given the sum of 1,000 pounds by his clients one of these was Montrose, his protector faced with many difficulties, both financial and also how to feed his clan, as famine had come to Scotland that year amongst other things, Robert "Rob Roy" MacGregor (alias Campbell). (Rob Roy's paternal grand father was an original settler. After losing to the latter in their highly-anticipated rematch at UFC 257, 'Notorious' will be looking to make the necessary amends to win. Most critically, it needs inline citations and a check to make sure none of the bio has been cut and paste. 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". What's even more fascinating is the fact that you can follow in his cattle-droving footsteps along the Rob Roy Way. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. [2] According to Iain Moncreiffe the MacGregors were descended from an ancient Celtic royal family, through the Abbots of Glendochart. My linage is proved by DNA and by the paper family tree record kept by quite a few people not associated with me. 1390 - Campbell of Glenorchy compels the MacGregors to sell the lands of Auchinrevach giving the Campbells their first foothold in Breadalbane. Although victorious in initial battles, Dundee was killed at the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689, deflating the rebellion. 1977 - 'Clan Gregor' researched and written by Forbes MacGregor, published by The Clan Gregor Society. Rob continued his exploits against Montrose until 1722, when Argyll brought about a reconciliation. 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". 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. Married in 1693, Scotland, to Helen Mary MacGregor with. He frequently signed himself Rob Roy (Red Rob), in reference to his dark red hair. There are NO living direct male descendants of Rob Roy MacGregor. The Gregor chief never returned to his former spirit or health. 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? Descendants of Rob Roy MacGregor settled around McGregor, Iowa, and in 1849, it was reported that the original MacGregor seal and signet was owned by Alex McGregor of Iowa. ): 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. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. [26], The following names are documented aliases of MacGregor from the proscription. In 2004, when I was ten years old,my great- grandfather was diginosed with cancer. 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. They were to have 4 sons - James (Mor) the tall, Ranald, Coll, and Robert known as Robin (Oig) or young Rob. His father was Donald MacGregor, and his mother Margaret Campbell. [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. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. 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. The publication of Rob Roy, by Sir Walter Scott in 1817, further added to his fame and fleshed out his biography. Robs mother Margarets health faltered and then failed during Donalds time in prison. 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. Although a Protestant, he was a Jacobite sympathiser (follower of James Stuart the Old Pretender) and the next we hear of Rubah (Rob Roy) is at the age of 18 as he rallied the Gregors to join Jacobite leader Viscount Dundee, John Graham of Claverhouse. d: 1735 -- -- +Margaret CAMPBELL b: c 1698 Kerletter -- ----- 2 Gregor MCGREGOR b: 1715 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. Robert "Rob Roy" 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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