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Hector MacLean
(Abt 1340 - Abt 1407)
}[[Category:Laird of Lochbuie]]
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== Biography ==Hector is the son of [[MacLean-337|John "Dubh" MacLean]]. He is found in J.P. MacLean's work between pages 234 and 236.[[#S-1]] MacLean; page 236 This has been diligently copied to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hector_Reaganach_Maclean,_1st_Laird_of_Lochbuie wikipedia.] Neither has any real consideration of dates and events.
Hector Reaganach MacLean, is stated[[#S-1]] MacLean; page 236 as having received a charter from the Lord of the Isles. He gave ��‘”fourscore merks land to Hector the oldest brother.”’[[#S-2]] Highland Papers; page 22 This would have made him feudally independent of his father and of Clan MacLean. How this would have come about is explained by MacLean-Bristol.
According to Warriors and Priests,[[#S-3]] MacLean-Bristol; page 18 Hector and his brother Lachlan were sent by their father as ambassadors to John de Yle at Ardtornish to discuss the Island of Mull. At this time the MacLeans shared allegiance with John of Lorn, head of the MacDougall Clan. While there the MacLeans were insulted by MacKinnon, vassal of the Lord of the Isles. The end result being that the brothers fell upon MacKinnon and killed him after which the abducted the Lord of the Isles and forced him to swear an oath to “forgive and befriend them.”MacLean-Bristol argues that while it would be unusual for such a powerful man to forgive such treachery it happened at an opportune time for both sides. MacDonald had in 1354 acquired the Island of Mull and other lands from MacDougall of Lorn. MacDonald was short of kinsmen to control his newly acquired territory after several members of the family supported the losing side in the Wars of Independence and were forced to flee to Ireland.So, MacKinnon’s murder was forgiven and John de Yle gave Hector 80 merks worth of land. At the same time he gave the chamberlainship of his house to Lachlan.
A legend suggests Hector stole the lands of Lochbuie from a family of MacFadyean. MacFadyean must therefore have held his lands to the Lord of the Isles. The date, or name of the Lord of the Isles, is not provided in The History of the clan. However MacLean Sinclair, in his study[[#S-4]] MacLean Sinclair; page 254 on ''Clan Gilean'', and MacLean-Bristol, ''Warriors and Priests''[[#S-3]] MacLean-Bristol; page 18suggests the Lord of the Isles was [[Macdonald-91|John]], 1st Lord of the Isles. This would place the grant between 1336 and 1386. His brother, [[MacLean-333|Lachlan]], had married [[MacDonald-173|Mary]], daughter to [[Macdonald-91|John]], 1st Lord of the Isles and we could assume the grant happened around the same time, thus about 1366; very prudent of MacFadyean to have left without a fight.
=== Marriage and Family ===
There is considerable confusion and disagreement when discussing the early generations of the Lochbuie kindred.
J.P. MacLean recorded that Hector is said[[#S-1]] MacLean; page 236 to have married once, to Christina, daughter of Malcolm MacLeod of Glenelg and Harris. He had six sons, Charles, settled in Glen Urquhart, Murdoch, Donald, Ewen, Thomas, and Malcolm.
Both MacLean Sinclair (MS), in his work on Clan Gillean[[#S-4]] MacLean Sinclair; page 255 and MacLean-Bristol (MB) from Warriors and Priests[[#S-3]] MacLean Bristol; page 181 agree that Hector married twice. In fact both genealogists agree that Hector was married to Christina MacLeod, daughter of Murdoch, son of Tormod (Norman). That is where things fall apart.
According to MacLean Sinclair , by his first wife, whose name is not mentioned in the source, Hector had at least one son, Terlach. The descendants of Terlach were known as Clann Thearlaich, or the children of Terlach, and he was the progenitor of the Macleans of Urquhart. By his second wife, stated to be Christina, daughter of Murdoch, son of Tormod Macleod of Harris, he had five sons, Murdoch Roy, Donald, Ewen, Thomas, and Malcolm.
MS suggests that Murdoch Roy succeeded his father in Lochbuie and his descendants are known as ''Sliochd Mhurchaidh Ruaidh,'' or the offspring of Murdoch Roy.
MacLean-Bristol citing MacFirbis (an Irish scribe, translator, historian and genealogist active during the years c.1640 to 1671)Wikipedia, Dubhaltach Mac Fhirbhisigh as his source identifies Christina MacLeod as Hector’s first wife and his list of children by Christina include all six sons identified as family from History of Clan MacLean[[#S-1]] MacLean; page 236
MB, still citing MacFirbis, identifies Hector’s second wife as Mòr, daughter of Godffraid Ui Balbhan. They were parents to Ferchar (Farquhar) and Neil.
Using MacFirbis, MB lists the children of Hector as:
:‘’murcad’’ (Murdoch) succeeded his father at Lochbuie.
:‘’Domnal’’ (Donald)
:‘’Toirdealbac’’ (Charles)
:‘’Eoghan’’ (Hugh)
:‘’Tamas’’ (Thomas)
:‘’Gillie Coluimn’’ (Malcolm)
:‘’Ferchar’’ (Farquhar)
:‘’Niall’’ (Neil)
Hector’s two families, described in ‘’Warriors and Priests’’, with a total of eight sons by two wives agrees exactly with Burke’s Peerage, 107th edition, 2003 according to Darryl Lundy[[#S-5]] The Peerage; http://www.thepeerage.com/p50554.htm#i505533.
===Conclusion===
The difference, between source material, regarding the father of Christine is noted. In his study on the MacLeod family Rev. MathesonMacLeod family historian, [http://www.macleodgenealogy.org/Research/Matheson2.html William Matheson] suggests she was indeed the daughter to [[MacLeod-353|Murdoch MacLeod]] suggesting agreement with MacLean Sinclair and MacLean-Bristol. It also, unknowingly supports Matheson's case, as both indicate that Murdoch MacLeod was the son of [[MacLeod-354|Tormod MacLeod]], a point of contention amongst MacLeod genealogists.
If the discussion regarding the grant of his lands are true then this likely occurred about 1365. The legends, judging by his behaviour, suggest he was likely about 25/30 at the time and thus born about 1340. He was known to have been the younger brother suggesting his father married about 1335. The marriage of his brother, before 1367[http://archive.org/stream/highlandpapers01macp#page/78/mode/2up Highland papers edited by J.R.N. MacPhail]. These Papers are to be treated with caution as the discussion is rarely accurate and always biased to favour MacDonald (in this case) but this refers to an original document; Arch. Vat. Reg. Vat., 256, fol. 71. dated 13 May 1367, with children, suggests the same approximate dates.
While MacLean Sinclair [[#S-4]] MacLean Sinclair; page 276 clearly states that Charles/Teàrlach or ‘’Tearlach Mac Eachainn��’ is the eldest son of Hector Reaganach that opinion does not explain the supposed anomaly of inheritance that has Murdoch succeeding his father in Lochbuie. He writes that Charles possessed Ardmeanach in Mull, Kilmalieu in Morvern, and Balmaccaan and other lands in Glenurchart. MS suggests Charles married either a daughter of ‘’Ferchar Macintosh, chief of the Macintoshes, or of Ferchar Cumming of Altyre’’ and had a son named Ferchar.
Charles is mentioned as having settled in "Glen Urquhart", which is near Drumnadrochit and a long way from Ardmeanach in Mull and Lochbuie and generally associated with [[:Category:Clan Grant|Clan Grant]].
Of Hector’s son Charles, MacLean-Bristol[[#S-3]] MacLean-Bristol; page 181 does not offer much information however in the footnotes of his genealogy charts he describes Charles son John as “Son of Charles ‘Terlich ga rodh n’ardvianach’” which could be a reference to Ardmeanach on Mull. His descendants were the MacLeans of Knock.
MacLean-Bristol [[#S-3]] MacLean-Bristol; page 38 believes Charles MacLean, known as ‘’Teàrlach macEachainn’’ is in fact not the son of Hector Reaganach but his grandson, the son of Ferchar, Hectors son from his second marriage.
In 1427 Gilleonan MacNeill received a charter for the lands of Barra that were held for seven years by John Garbh of Coll. John son of Murdoch, 2nd of Lochbuie, in 1426 acquired papal dispensation to marry his widow, Anna, daughter of William MacLeod. This charter was witnessed by ‘’Johanni Murchardi Makgilleoin’’, ‘’Lauchlano Mcgilleoin domino de Doward’’ and ‘’Terleto Ferchardi Mcgilleoin’’ who MB[[#S-3]] MacLean-Bristol; page 40 identifies and his stepfather, cousin and uncle respectively.
==Footnotes==
== Sources ==
* Source S-1}
* Source S-2}
* Nicholas MacLean-Bristol, ''Warriors and Priests (The History of the Clan MacLean 1300-1570''. 1995 Tuckwell Press Ltd., pp. 181-89.
* Clan Maclaine of Lochbuie. (2014, August 5). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 14:03, November 1, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Clan_Maclaine_of_Lochbuie&oldid=619975101
* Dubhaltach Mac Fhirbhisigh. (2015, October 16). In ''‘’Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.’’'' Retrieved 01:25, December 4, 2015, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dubhaltach_Mac_Fhirbhisigh&oldid=686085681
}}}
== Biography ==Hector is the son of [[MacLean-337|John "Dubh" MacLean]]. He is found in J.P. MacLean's work between pages 234 and 236.[[#S-1]] MacLean; page 236 This has been diligently copied to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hector_Reaganach_Maclean,_1st_Laird_of_Lochbuie wikipedia.] Neither has any real consideration of dates and events.
Hector Reaganach MacLean, is stated[[#S-1]] MacLean; page 236 as having received a charter from the Lord of the Isles. He gave ��‘”fourscore merks land to Hector the oldest brother.”’[[#S-2]] Highland Papers; page 22 This would have made him feudally independent of his father and of Clan MacLean. How this would have come about is explained by MacLean-Bristol.
According to Warriors and Priests,[[#S-3]] MacLean-Bristol; page 18 Hector and his brother Lachlan were sent by their father as ambassadors to John de Yle at Ardtornish to discuss the Island of Mull. At this time the MacLeans shared allegiance with John of Lorn, head of the MacDougall Clan. While there the MacLeans were insulted by MacKinnon, vassal of the Lord of the Isles. The end result being that the brothers fell upon MacKinnon and killed him after which the abducted the Lord of the Isles and forced him to swear an oath to “forgive and befriend them.”MacLean-Bristol argues that while it would be unusual for such a powerful man to forgive such treachery it happened at an opportune time for both sides. MacDonald had in 1354 acquired the Island of Mull and other lands from MacDougall of Lorn. MacDonald was short of kinsmen to control his newly acquired territory after several members of the family supported the losing side in the Wars of Independence and were forced to flee to Ireland.So, MacKinnon’s murder was forgiven and John de Yle gave Hector 80 merks worth of land. At the same time he gave the chamberlainship of his house to Lachlan.
A legend suggests Hector stole the lands of Lochbuie from a family of MacFadyean. MacFadyean must therefore have held his lands to the Lord of the Isles. The date, or name of the Lord of the Isles, is not provided in The History of the clan. However MacLean Sinclair, in his study[[#S-4]] MacLean Sinclair; page 254 on ''Clan Gilean'', and MacLean-Bristol, ''Warriors and Priests''[[#S-3]] MacLean-Bristol; page 18suggests the Lord of the Isles was [[Macdonald-91|John]], 1st Lord of the Isles. This would place the grant between 1336 and 1386. His brother, [[MacLean-333|Lachlan]], had married [[MacDonald-173|Mary]], daughter to [[Macdonald-91|John]], 1st Lord of the Isles and we could assume the grant happened around the same time, thus about 1366; very prudent of MacFadyean to have left without a fight.
=== Marriage and Family ===
There is considerable confusion and disagreement when discussing the early generations of the Lochbuie kindred.
J.P. MacLean recorded that Hector is said[[#S-1]] MacLean; page 236 to have married once, to Christina, daughter of Malcolm MacLeod of Glenelg and Harris. He had six sons, Charles, settled in Glen Urquhart, Murdoch, Donald, Ewen, Thomas, and Malcolm.
Both MacLean Sinclair (MS), in his work on Clan Gillean[[#S-4]] MacLean Sinclair; page 255 and MacLean-Bristol (MB) from Warriors and Priests[[#S-3]] MacLean Bristol; page 181 agree that Hector married twice. In fact both genealogists agree that Hector was married to Christina MacLeod, daughter of Murdoch, son of Tormod (Norman). That is where things fall apart.
According to MacLean Sinclair , by his first wife, whose name is not mentioned in the source, Hector had at least one son, Terlach. The descendants of Terlach were known as Clann Thearlaich, or the children of Terlach, and he was the progenitor of the Macleans of Urquhart. By his second wife, stated to be Christina, daughter of Murdoch, son of Tormod Macleod of Harris, he had five sons, Murdoch Roy, Donald, Ewen, Thomas, and Malcolm.
MS suggests that Murdoch Roy succeeded his father in Lochbuie and his descendants are known as ''Sliochd Mhurchaidh Ruaidh,'' or the offspring of Murdoch Roy.
MacLean-Bristol citing MacFirbis (an Irish scribe, translator, historian and genealogist active during the years c.1640 to 1671)Wikipedia, Dubhaltach Mac Fhirbhisigh as his source identifies Christina MacLeod as Hector’s first wife and his list of children by Christina include all six sons identified as family from History of Clan MacLean[[#S-1]] MacLean; page 236
MB, still citing MacFirbis, identifies Hector’s second wife as Mòr, daughter of Godffraid Ui Balbhan. They were parents to Ferchar (Farquhar) and Neil.
Using MacFirbis, MB lists the children of Hector as:
:‘’murcad’’ (Murdoch) succeeded his father at Lochbuie.
:‘’Domnal’’ (Donald)
:‘’Toirdealbac’’ (Charles)
:‘’Eoghan’’ (Hugh)
:‘’Tamas’’ (Thomas)
:‘’Gillie Coluimn’’ (Malcolm)
:‘’Ferchar’’ (Farquhar)
:‘’Niall’’ (Neil)
Hector’s two families, described in ‘’Warriors and Priests’’, with a total of eight sons by two wives agrees exactly with Burke’s Peerage, 107th edition, 2003 according to Darryl Lundy[[#S-5]] The Peerage; http://www.thepeerage.com/p50554.htm#i505533.
===Conclusion===
The difference, between source material, regarding the father of Christine is noted. In his study on the MacLeod family Rev. MathesonMacLeod family historian, [http://www.macleodgenealogy.org/Research/Matheson2.html William Matheson] suggests she was indeed the daughter to [[MacLeod-353|Murdoch MacLeod]] suggesting agreement with MacLean Sinclair and MacLean-Bristol. It also, unknowingly supports Matheson's case, as both indicate that Murdoch MacLeod was the son of [[MacLeod-354|Tormod MacLeod]], a point of contention amongst MacLeod genealogists.
If the discussion regarding the grant of his lands are true then this likely occurred about 1365. The legends, judging by his behaviour, suggest he was likely about 25/30 at the time and thus born about 1340. He was known to have been the younger brother suggesting his father married about 1335. The marriage of his brother, before 1367[http://archive.org/stream/highlandpapers01macp#page/78/mode/2up Highland papers edited by J.R.N. MacPhail]. These Papers are to be treated with caution as the discussion is rarely accurate and always biased to favour MacDonald (in this case) but this refers to an original document; Arch. Vat. Reg. Vat., 256, fol. 71. dated 13 May 1367, with children, suggests the same approximate dates.
While MacLean Sinclair [[#S-4]] MacLean Sinclair; page 276 clearly states that Charles/Teàrlach or ‘’Tearlach Mac Eachainn��’ is the eldest son of Hector Reaganach that opinion does not explain the supposed anomaly of inheritance that has Murdoch succeeding his father in Lochbuie. He writes that Charles possessed Ardmeanach in Mull, Kilmalieu in Morvern, and Balmaccaan and other lands in Glenurchart. MS suggests Charles married either a daughter of ‘’Ferchar Macintosh, chief of the Macintoshes, or of Ferchar Cumming of Altyre’’ and had a son named Ferchar.
Charles is mentioned as having settled in "Glen Urquhart", which is near Drumnadrochit and a long way from Ardmeanach in Mull and Lochbuie and generally associated with [[:Category:Clan Grant|Clan Grant]].
Of Hector’s son Charles, MacLean-Bristol[[#S-3]] MacLean-Bristol; page 181 does not offer much information however in the footnotes of his genealogy charts he describes Charles son John as “Son of Charles ‘Terlich ga rodh n’ardvianach’” which could be a reference to Ardmeanach on Mull. His descendants were the MacLeans of Knock.
MacLean-Bristol [[#S-3]] MacLean-Bristol; page 38 believes Charles MacLean, known as ‘’Teàrlach macEachainn’’ is in fact not the son of Hector Reaganach but his grandson, the son of Ferchar, Hectors son from his second marriage.
In 1427 Gilleonan MacNeill received a charter for the lands of Barra that were held for seven years by John Garbh of Coll. John son of Murdoch, 2nd of Lochbuie, in 1426 acquired papal dispensation to marry his widow, Anna, daughter of William MacLeod. This charter was witnessed by ‘’Johanni Murchardi Makgilleoin’’, ‘’Lauchlano Mcgilleoin domino de Doward’’ and ‘’Terleto Ferchardi Mcgilleoin’’ who MB[[#S-3]] MacLean-Bristol; page 40 identifies and his stepfather, cousin and uncle respectively.
==Footnotes==
== Sources ==
* Source S-1}
* Source S-2}
* Nicholas MacLean-Bristol, ''Warriors and Priests (The History of the Clan MacLean 1300-1570''. 1995 Tuckwell Press Ltd., pp. 181-89.
* Clan Maclaine of Lochbuie. (2014, August 5). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 14:03, November 1, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Clan_Maclaine_of_Lochbuie&oldid=619975101
* Dubhaltach Mac Fhirbhisigh. (2015, October 16). In ''‘’Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.’’'' Retrieved 01:25, December 4, 2015, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dubhaltach_Mac_Fhirbhisigh&oldid=686085681
Events
| Birth | Abt 1340 | ||||
| Death | Abt 1407 | ||||
| Alt name | 1st of Lochbuie | ||||
| Reference No | 4945554 | ||||
| Reference No | 5072519 | ||||
| Reference No | 60 |
Families
| Father | John "Dubh" MacLean (1326 - 1371) |