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Donald Glas 6 MACDONELL, of Keppoch

Male - Abt 1513


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  1. 1.  Donald Glas 6 MACDONELL, of Keppoch died about 1513.

    Notes:

    Donald Glas Macdonald, 6th of Keppoch. Known as Domhnaill Glas (Grey Donald). He built the castle of Ceapach, anglicised as Keppoch on Tom Beag near the confluence of the Roy and Spean Rivers. The castle was moated with a drawbridge. Before beuilding the castle, Donald Glas lived at Coille Dia Bhan on Torran nan Ceap which had been the residence of his father. In 1498, Donald Glas with Lochiel, entered into a bond with Munro of Foulis, Grant of Freuchie and others through the mediation of the Privy Council in which they bound themselves to safeguard each others' properties. During the Rebellion of Sir Alexander Macdonald of Lochhalsh, Donald Glas had assisted in the capture of the Castle of Novar, belonging to Munro of Foulis, which Sir Alexander had garrisoned and held. For his part in that episode Donald Glas now agreed to make amends, by becoming a loyal subject of the King. In 1500 the Clan Chattan made a raid into Lochaber and committed great devastation. Gillies MacPhail and Patrick MacBain, the leaders of the raid were granted a remission for their crimes, dated 9th June, 1500. In the same year James IV granted the Lordship of Lochaber to the Earl of Huntly, and in the following year Huntly was instructed to collect the King's rents in Lochaber, but he got nothing from Donald Glas of Keppoch. In 1501, the Privy Council passed an act which declared that Donald Glas and others illegally held lands in Lochaber pertaining the Crown and demanded that they be given up without delay. Keppoch ignored the order and a commission of fire and sword was given to Huntly, Lovat and Munro of Foulis to proceed to Lochaber and let the King's lands to "true men" and at the same time to expel all "broken men". Donald Glas then appears to have submitted to Huntly and to have been granted by him a lease of the Lochaber lands occupied by him and his Clan. In l503 Stewart of Appin received a grant of Mamore during the King's pleasure. In the same year, Lochaber was again the storm centre when the Rebellion of Donald Dubh broke out. Although he gave his support to the Islesmen and took part in the invasion of Badenoch, Donald Glas does not appear to have been prominently concerned. In 1505, Alexander Gordon, 3rd Earl of Huntly was given full powers on the district of Lochaber, and made responsible for keeping law and order. Nothing more is heard of Donald Glas of Keppoch, 6th Chief. He married a daughter of Cameron of Lochiel by whom he had Ranald Mor, his successor. [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: Daughter CAMERON, of Lochiel. Daughter and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Ranald Mor 7 MACDONELL, of Keppoch  Descendancy chart to this point died in 1547.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Ranald Mor 7 MACDONELL, of Keppoch Descendancy chart to this point (1.Donald1) died in 1547.

    Notes:

    Ranald Mor Macdonald, 7th of Keppoch. Killed 1547. Known as Raonaill Mor it is from him that the Keppoch chiefs' patronymic is derived: Mac Mhic Raonaill (the son of Ranald's son). Later chiefs were often styled MacRanald and the clan soon became known as the Clanranald of Lochaber. When Iain Muideartach [John Macdonald of Moidart, 8th Captain Clanranald Ref No 517] raised the Clan Ranald of Garmoran in rebellion against his kinsman Ranald Gallda Macdonald of Clanranald [Ref No 987] in the struggle for the chiefship of Clan Ranald, Ranald Mor of Keppoch lost no time in joining in. Along with Ewen Allansone of Lochiel he gave his utmost support to Iain Moideartach all through the campaign which followed and played a leading part in the Battle of the Shirts (Blar na Leine): Fought on a hot July day in 1544, the combatants discarded their outer garments and fought in their shirts. The macdonalds almost annihilated the Clan Fraser, leaving 300 dead on the field including Lord Lovat, his eldest son the Master of Lovat and their kinsman Ranald Gallda. Enraged at the death of Lovat, the Earl of Huntly invaded Lochaber and pillaged the lands of Keppoch and Lochiel but failed to capture Ranald or Lochiel. In 1547 William MacIntosh of Macntosh, Captain of Clan Chattan had Keppoch, Lochiel and a number of their followers apprehended and he handed them over to Huntly who imprisoned them in Ruthven Castle in Badenoch. They were taken to Elgin, tried and found guilty of high Treason by a jury of lowland gentry. The 2 chiefs were beheaded and their followers hanged. The heads were set over the gates of the town. [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: NicLachan CAMERON. NicLachan (daughter of Lachlan CAMERON) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. Iain Dubh 1 MACDONELL, of Bohuntin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1530; died in 1604.

    Family/Spouse: Agnes MacIntosh of MACINTOSH. Agnes and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Alasdair of Boloyne 8 MACDONELL, of Keppoch  Descendancy chart to this point died in 1554.
    2. 5. Ranald Og 9 MACDONELL, of Keppoch  Descendancy chart to this point died in 1587.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  Iain Dubh 1 MACDONELL, of Bohuntin Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ranald2, 1.Donald1) was born in 1530; died in 1604.

    Notes:

    From whom the cadets of Bohuntin, Tulloch, Dalchosnie, Aberarder, Cranachan, Tullochcrom and Gellovie.

    Family/Spouse: NicDonald MACINTOSH, of Dunachtan. NicDonald (daughter of Donald Glas MACINTOSH, of Dunachtan) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Alexander 2 MACDONELL, of Bohuntin  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    2. 7. Alan MACDONELL, of Gellovie  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    3. 8. Donald MACDONELL, of Bohuntin  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    4. 9. John MACDONELL, of Bohuntin  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    5. 10. Ranald MACDONELL, of Bohuntin  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    6. 11. Angus MACDONELL, of Tulloch  Descendancy chart to this point and died.

  2. 4.  Alasdair of Boloyne 8 MACDONELL, of Keppoch Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ranald2, 1.Donald1) died in 1554.

    Notes:

    Alasdair Boloyne Macdonald of Keppoch, 8th of Keppoch. dsp 1554. Succeeded to Keppoch in 1547. His succession to the chiefship was marked by a herschip (a plundering raid) by which the new chief hoped to prove himself worthy of his position. Accompanied by Alasdair MacGorrie and Iain MacInnes with their followers; he invaded the lands of Glen Urquhart, Glen Shee and Strathardle and carried off all the plunder they could lay hands on. For this they were granted a respite under the Privy Seal to last for 21 years. Alasdair was soon a variance with the neighbouring Camerons and their differences came to a head in February 1554 when the Camerons, led by their chief Ewen Beag of Lochiel, invaded the Braes of Lochaber. They were met by Keppoch, ably supported by Iain Dubh (Black John) Macdonald of Bohuntin and the Clan Ranald of Lochaber. Both sides fought with great bravery and after a great struggle the Macdonalds were victorious. Among those slain was Ewen Beag, 14th of Lochiel [Chronicle of Fortingall]. Alasdair was severely wounded in the foot by an arrow and was unable to lad the pursuit of the vanquished. This fell to Iain Dubh who drove the Camerons across the River Lochy into their own country, which he then ravaged with fire and sword. This battle was fought at Boloinne (Both-Flionne) behind Mulroy, the hill above Keppoch and earned Alasdair his name. Afterwards, the arrow wound began to fester and Alasdair sought treatment from a famous herbalist at Kingussie but died there. Some say the wound was poisoned. Alasdair died unmarried and was succeeeded by his broher Ranald Og. [From Ceapach: The Keppoch Newsletter by Joyce Haskell ([email protected]) in turn edited from Clan Ranald of Lochaber by Norman H Macdonald FSA Scot].


  3. 5.  Ranald Og 9 MACDONELL, of Keppoch Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ranald2, 1.Donald1) died in 1587.

    Notes:

    Ranald Og Macdonald, 9th of Keppoch. d.1587.

    Family/Spouse: NicDuncan STEWART, of Appin. NicDuncan (daughter of Sir Duncan 4 STEWART, of Appin and Janet GORDON, of Huntly) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Alasdair Nan Cleas 10 MACDONELL, of Keppoch  Descendancy chart to this point died in 1635.
    2. 13. Ranald MACDONELL, of Insch  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    3. 14. Donald MACDONELL, of Fersit  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    4. 15. Angus MACDONELL, of Keppoch  Descendancy chart to this point died in 1568.


Generation: 4

  1. 6.  Alexander 2 MACDONELL, of Bohuntin Descendancy chart to this point (3.Iain3, 2.Ranald2, 1.Donald1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Daughter MACDONALD, of Glencoe. Daughter and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Angus Mor 3 MACDONELL, of Bohuntin  Descendancy chart to this point and died.

  2. 7.  Alan MACDONELL, of Gellovie Descendancy chart to this point (3.Iain3, 2.Ranald2, 1.Donald1) and died.

  3. 8.  Donald MACDONELL, of Bohuntin Descendancy chart to this point (3.Iain3, 2.Ranald2, 1.Donald1) and died.

  4. 9.  John MACDONELL, of Bohuntin Descendancy chart to this point (3.Iain3, 2.Ranald2, 1.Donald1) and died.

  5. 10.  Ranald MACDONELL, of Bohuntin Descendancy chart to this point (3.Iain3, 2.Ranald2, 1.Donald1) and died.

  6. 11.  Angus MACDONELL, of Tulloch Descendancy chart to this point (3.Iain3, 2.Ranald2, 1.Donald1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Donald 1 MACDONELL, of Aberarder  Descendancy chart to this point and died.

  7. 12.  Alasdair Nan Cleas 10 MACDONELL, of Keppoch Descendancy chart to this point (5.Ranald3, 2.Ranald2, 1.Donald1) 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]

    Children:
    1. 18. Ranald Og 11 MACDONELL, of Keppoch  Descendancy chart to this point died in 1641.
    2. 19. Donald Glas 12 MACDONELL, of Keppoch  Descendancy chart to this point died in 1650.
    3. 20. Alasdair Buidhe 14 MACDONELL, of Keppoch  Descendancy chart to this point died about 1669.
    4. 21. Donald Gorm MACDONELL, of Inveroy  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    5. 22. Iain Dubh MACDONELL, of Keppoch  Descendancy chart to this point died in 1593.
    6. 23. Angus Og MACDONELL, of Keppoch  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1595; and died.

  8. 13.  Ranald MACDONELL, of Insch Descendancy chart to this point (5.Ranald3, 2.Ranald2, 1.Donald1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Iain Dubh MACDONELL, of Insch  Descendancy chart to this point died in 1593.

  9. 14.  Donald MACDONELL, of Fersit Descendancy chart to this point (5.Ranald3, 2.Ranald2, 1.Donald1) and died.

  10. 15.  Angus MACDONELL, of Keppoch Descendancy chart to this point (5.Ranald3, 2.Ranald2, 1.Donald1) died in 1568.


  

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