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Preserved Edinburgh Society
CLAN DONALD GENEALOGY
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 - Yes, date unknown
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
| 2. | Alasdair Nan Cleas 10 MACDONELL, of Keppoch  (1.NicDuncan1) died in 1635. Notes:
Alasdair Nan Cleas Macdonald, 10th of Keppoch. Alasdair of the Tricks. (1587-1635). Alasdair was one of the most accomplished men of his time. He learned the art of conjuring which many Highland folk took to be the black art. This is what earned him the name Alasdair of the Tricks. Alasdair had a long history of conflict with MacIntosh. He allied himself in 1587 with Lochiel and Huntly during a feud between the Earls of Huntly and Moray. MacIntosh allied themselves with Moray. In 1588, A Royal Commission to proceed against Keppoch, his brother Ranald of Inch and others of his Clan was procured by MacIntosh jointly with Huntly and Freuchie. While MacIntosh and Freuchie were set on invading Lochaber, Huntly had no wish to see one of his supporters worsted and prevented them from carrying out their raid against Keppoch. In 1589 Keppoch gave a bond of manrent to MacIntosh. For a time all was peaceful. The death of Moray, at the hands of Huntly, in 1592 resulted in the invasion of Huntly by the vassal of Moray. Keppoch and Lochiel retaliated by plundering the land of MacIntosh and Freuchie. In 1593, Keppoch, on the orders of Huntly, invaded Clan Chattan lands in the neighborhood of Inverness and took the Castle of the town holding it in the name of Huntly. Keppoch's brother, Ranald of Inch, his son John (lain Dubh), and 3 of his officers, Goraidh Dubh and his son were captured by MacIntosh who hanged all but Ranald of lnch who escaped. MacIntosh then raided the Braes of Lochaber. In 1594, the Earls of Errol and Angus tried to re-establish the Roman Catholic religion in Scotland, Keppoch led his Clansmen to join them and fought at the Battle of Glenlivet along with Huntly, Errol and other Catholic earls against Argyll. He was supported by his uncle Black John of Bohuntin. In 1595, Keppoch among others entered into a bond with Argyll. He delivered up his youngest son, Angus Og, as hostage for his good behavior. Argyll promised to protect Keppoch against his enemies in all the lands which he laid claim. When Huntly returned from exile in 1598 Keppoch returned his allegiance to him. In 1602 he was ordered to raise 100 men for the Royal Service in Ireland but did not as he was already engaged in raiding the lands of MacIntosh. Letters were raised by John Campbell, Commissary of Inverness, against Ranald of Inch and Donald of Fersit, brothers of Keppoch, lain Dubh of Bohuntin, uncle of Keppoch, and his sons Angus of Tulloch and Allan of Gellovie for "herschip and fire raising" at Moy. Although Alaisdair nan Cleas apparently did not take part in the invasion of Moy, he was held responsible for his followers' actions and was denounced as a rebel. In 1608, Keppoch was pardoned by the Privy Council for a series of "crimes". On a stormy night in 1612 a fugitive Highlander appeared at the door of the house of Tirnadris. He and his companions were of Clan Gregor and were fleeing Argyll's men. Tirnadris turned them away and informed Keppoch as to their presence. Keppoch, under oath to the Government, surprised the Gregors near Tirnadris and killed them all. The spot is still known as Eas Clann Gregor and the burial is marked by small enclosure planted with Scots Pine in a knoll in front of Tirnadris House. Keppoch sent their heads to Edinburgh and received
Family/Spouse: Jean MACDOUGALL, of Dunollie. Jean and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 3
| 6. | Ranald Og 11 MACDONELL, of Keppoch (2.Alasdair2, 1.NicDuncan1) died in 1641. Notes:
Ranald Og Macdonald, 11th of Keppoch. dsp 1641. Ranald Og (means the younger) is mentioned on record in the year 1636 as "of Keppoch" which could indicate that he was the chief. He was in hiding, for his part in the rebellion of Sir James Macdonald of Sleat in 1615 (see Alasdair nan Cleas, 10th chief) in Lochaber for about six years. He went to London. possibly to secure a pardon, and was reinstated in his position in Lochaber He made peace with MacIntosh but was unable to resolve his problems with Grant Freuchie. With the death of his father in 1635 he was committed to the Tolbooth in Edinburgh for failing to conform to the terms of "The General Bond" which held the chiefs responsible for their tenants' actions or lack thereof. He went to London and was freed in 1636 after putting up sufficient security. After this he took the side of the Covenanters (those loyal to the King). In 1639 Argyll raided Lochaber as "Champion of Calvinism" and plundered and burned the area including Keppoch castle. He showed no mercy to any who crossed his path and left a force of 220 men to keep order in Lochaber. By 1640 that force had been killed or driven out by the inhabitants of Lochaber. In October of 1641 Ranald's brother Donald Glas is recorded as "of Keppoch". Ranald Og married a daughter of William Macintosh of Borlum without issue. It is reported that Ranald Og died of smallpox. He was succeeded by his brother Donald Glas. [From Ceapach: The Keppoch Newsletter by Joyce Haskell ([email protected]) in turn edited from Clan Ranald of Lochaber by Norman H Macdonald FSA Scot].
Family/Spouse: Jean MACINTOSH, of Borlum. Jean (daughter of William MACINTOSH, of Borlum) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 7. | Donald Glas 12 MACDONELL, of Keppoch (2.Alasdair2, 1.NicDuncan1) died in 1650. Notes:
Donald Glas Macdonald, 12th of Keppoch. d. 1650. Donald Glas and the Keppochs formed part of the force raised in 1644, at Aberdeen by the Marquis of Huntly in support of Charles 1. After that year when Montrose raised the Royal Standard, Donald Glas and his men joined Alasdair MacColla Macdonald (Young Colkitto) to gather forces from the Isles. Donald Glas commanded the center of the loyal Clans in the battle of Inverlochy. The Royal Army, with Montrose as Captain-General and Alasdair MacColla Macdonald as Lieutenant-General, marched on Argyll and plundered the whole district. The Macdonalds took the opportunity to wreak vengeance of the followers of MacCailein Mor in return for the depredations of the Campbells in 1639. The entire regions of Argyll and Lorn were devastated. Montrose then received word that Argyll was at Inverlochy Castle with 3,000 men and that Argyll was laying Lochaber to waste. Montrose then launched an attack on Inverlochy that laid the Campbell troops to waste. In 1645 they returned home to protect their lands from the soldiers of the Covenart. The following year Glencoe, hearing of a marriage between the daughter of Campbell and Menzies of Culdares, thought that would be a good time to raid the area. Along with their kinsmen of Keppoch they raided the lands of Campbell of Glenorchy. 120 Keppoch men joined the raid led by Angus Og of Achnancoichean, youngest brother of the Chief. As they were returning with their spoils the Campbells rushed to regain their cattle and overtook them at Margowan. There was a terrible battle in which the Macdonalds came out the winner. The cost to Lochaber was the death of MacIan of Glen Coe and Angus Og. Donald Glas' death seems to have been in 1650 though there is not record of it. Donald Glas married firstly Jean, Daughter of Robertson of Struan without surviving male issue. He married secondly a daughter of Forrester of Kilbeggie by whom he had Alexander, his successor, Ranald, who was murdered with his brother at Keppoch castle in 1663 and a daughter. [From Ceapach: The Keppoch Newsletter by Joyce Haskell ([email protected]) in turn edited from Clan Ranald of Lochaber by Norman H Macdonald FSA Scot].
Family/Spouse: Jean ROBERTSON, of Struan. Jean and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Daughter FORRESTER, of Kilbeggie. Daughter and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 8. | Alasdair Buidhe 14 MACDONELL, of Keppoch (2.Alasdair2, 1.NicDuncan1) died about 1669. Notes:
Alasdair Buidhe Macdonald, 14th of Keppoch. Alasdair Buidhe (yellow haired), who was the Tutor of Keppoch, became the unopposed chief after the murder of the young chiefs. In the Royal Commission, granted July 1665, to proceed against the murderers two of his sons were named. A band of 50 warriors arrived in the Braes of Lochaber in September of 1665, two years after the murders. They surprised Sliochd Dhughaill (Macdonalds of Inverlair) at Inverlair and after a bloody fight Alasdair Ruadh MacDughaill and six of his relatives were killed. lain Lom cut off the heads and ordered the seven headless bodies to be buried on a knoll opposite the house of Inverlair. (The skeletons of the bodies were unearthed in this century and no skulls were found.) The two sons of Alasdair Buidhe avoided capture. The elder, Ailein Dearg, had fled, some say to Lewis, others say to Badenoch. There is one story that has him killed at Tulloch. The younger son, Donald Gorm's, name appears among those against whom legal proceedings were begun in 1671 for the 1663 murders. Keppoch was summoned, among others, before the Privy Council on 15 January, 1669 for using violence against a company of soldiers sent to assist in collecting the taxes. He is said to have drowned in the River Spean the same year. He was succeeded by his second son Archibald, also called Gilleasbuig. [From Ceapach: The Keppoch Newsletter by Joyce Haskell ([email protected]) in turn edited from Clan Ranald of Lochaber by Norman H Macdonald FSA Scot].
Family/Spouse: NicAngus MACDONELL, of Bohuntin. NicAngus (daughter of Angus Mor 3 MACDONELL, of Bohuntin and Daughter MACGILLONIE-CAMERON, of Strone) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Second WIFE. Second and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 4
| 13. | Alexander 13 MACDONELL, of Keppoch (7.Donald3, 2.Alasdair2, 1.NicDuncan1) died on 25 Sep 1663 in Keppoch Castle, Lochaber, Scotland. Notes:
Alexander Macdonald, 13th of Keppoch. Murdered 1663 sp. Alexander was a young boy when his father died. He and his brother Ranald are said to have been fostered at Duntuim Castle, and later sent to Rome to complete their education. During this time the clan was administered by Alasdair Buidhe as Tutor of Keppoch. When they returned to Scotland they took up residence at Keppoch Castle and Alasdair Buidhe returned to his home at Bohuntin. Alexander first appears as Chief of the Clan on 2 August 1661 when he was charged by the Privy Council for failing to appear. There was unrest and trouble between Keppoch and the Macdonalds of Inverlair. Some disaffected members of the clan decided that the Chief had to be removed. On the morning of 25 September 1663, assassins entered Keppoch Castle and murdered Alexander and Ranald. The assassins were Allan Dearg, Donald Gorm, Alasdair Ruadh of Inverlair and six of his relations. After the murders the castle was pulled down by the clan and not a stone is now to be seen. The sister of the murdered Chief composed a lament "Cumha na Peathair" (The Sister's Lament) and died shortly after it is said of grief. He was succeeded by Alasdair Buidhe without opposition. Though no action was taken to avenge the deaths Iain Lom was not content to let it lay. He went to Lord MacDonald and Aros, Chief of Glengarry as the High Chief of the day. Glengarry would not take part in any reprisal for Keppoch. Iain Lom then turned to Sleat who came to his aid. Sir James got permission from the Privy Council to move against the murderers. Two years after the murder the band arrived at Inverlair where they took full revenge. Only Donald Gorm and Allan Dearg escaped. Iain Lom cut off the heads of the seven murderers and took them to Glengarry. He stopped on the way to wash them at the place now called "Well of the Heads." He is said to have cast them at Glengarry's feet and said "This was your responsibility!" Glengarry admitted he should have handled it. Perhaps the fact that one of Glengarry's daughters was married to one of the murderers influenced his decision to not take any part in the affair. [From Ceapach: The Keppoch Newsletter by Joyce Haskell ([email protected]) in turn edited from Clan Ranald of Lochaber by Norman H Macdonald FSA Scot].
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| 19. | Donald Gorm MACDONELL, of Clianaig (8.Alasdair3, 2.Alasdair2, 1.NicDuncan1) died before 1697. Notes:
Fled 1663, implicated in the murder of his cousins Alexander 13th chief and his brother Ranald.
Hugh Peskett, acting for Ranald Alexander Macdonald in his claim to be Keppoch [see: http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/opinions/XA22.html] claims Donald Gorm of Clianaig and Donald Gorm of Inveroy Mor as one and the same person, with Inveroy Mor being possibly also a tacksman of Clianaig.
Castleton shows these 2 as separate individuals, uncle and nephew. Indeed, the Register of the Privy Council 3rd Series Vol. 3 (1683-1684) Ed. by P Hume Brown (1915) States in 2 successive decreets of the Privy Council for 1683 - 1684:
"Decreitt. John Campbell in Torr contra Donald Gorme in Clinadge [Clianaig], Angus McDonald Leanichinbeg and Angus Mcdonald of Killichonat, his nephew, and chieff of the famillie, whereof he is desciendit, for his interest. Daited at Achallader, the seventein day of August, 1683."
"Decreitt. Donald Gorme McDonald of Inneroy contra Alexander Campbell of Lochneill, wherefor he is asolzied becaus the lybell is not sufficiently provine."
This would seem to suggest that the 2 Donald Gorms were not one and the same individual.
Norman H MacDonald states that: "There is no proof that Donald Gorm MacDonald of Inverroy Mor [as stated by Hugh Peskett] was a son of Alasdair Buidhe 14th of Keppoch. All the printed accounts, based on local knowledge, or tradition, show a Donald Gorm of Inverroy as a son of Alasdair nan Cleas, 10th o Keppoch and therefore a younger brother of Alasdair Buidhe, 14th Chief. Alasdair Buidhe, indeed did have a son known as Donald Gorm who, along with his eldest brother alan, was indicted for the morder of alexander 13th Chief and his brother Ranald in 1663... and DC MacPherson ... states in a letter, that he thought but was not absolutely sure, that this latter Donald Gorm was the progenitor of the Clianaig cadet family of Keppoch."
There are other difficulties with this case and the genealogy below is not univerally accepted. However, it is included here, to use the terms of the Court of Session, for aught yet seen. I have retained the designation "of Clianaig" as that is the one used by Casleton, which is my preferred source. RKWM.
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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