Dundee, known by his supporters as Bonnie Dundee, was to meet the Hanoverian army of William of Orange led by General Hugh MacKay at Killiekrankie on the 17th of July 1689. Ranald married (1) Jean MacGregor daughter of Gregor "Ghlun Dhu" of Glengyle MacGregor and Mary daur of Hamilton of Bardowie in 1733. 1782 - An act permitting the wearing of the tartan and accessories was enabled. AD 1100 - Gregor first used as surname. Geni requires JavaScript! A reinforcement under Rob Roy went to his aid, but before it reached him the greater part of his men had given way, and he himself had been severely wounded in the arm.". [14] (The 1803 tour was documented by his sister Dorothy in Recollections of a Tour Made in Scotland. Relationship with Timothy Michael Dowling (Sosa/Ahnentafel #1), Relationship with Helen Mary MacGregor (spouse), Browse using this individual as Sosa/Ahnentafel #1, List of all individuals in the family tree, {{ 'gw_downgraded_access_back_to_max'|translate }}, Born 1February1671 - Stirlingshire, Scotland, Deceased 28December1734 - Perthshire, Scotland,aged 63years old, Birth, death: Dowling Family Tree - Tim Dowling - rootsweb, 2001-2015 - - electronic - I557397. The signet was a bloodstone from Loch Lomond, and was sketched by William Williams. He died in 1734. [2] This is alluded to in the clan's motto: "Royal is my race". Inspired by one of my second cousins, with whom (along with astrophysicist the late Stephen Hawking) I share MacGregor ancestors, I've dredged up the part of my file (mostly supplied by the late Rod Drummond of Auckland) that listed Rob Roy and some of his descendants. Rob Roy Macgregor: legendary outlaw, raider and cattle stealer. 1784 - The oppressive acts against the MacGregors were rescinded by the British parliament, and they were allowed to resume their old name and were restored to all the rights and privileges of British citizens. 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". This page uses content from the English language. [12][13] Rob Roy became a legend in his own lifetime, and George I was moved to issue a pardon for his crimes just as he was about to be transported to the colonies. [4] It is possible that the eponymous Gregor from whom the family derives may have been Griogair, son of Dungal, who was allegedly co-ruler of Alba. Welcome to the family https://t.co/GZ0orgOJiW. I have added a maintenance category to this profile; it needs a review and updating to bring it up to current project standards. Rob Roy, byname of Robert MacGregor, (baptized March 7, 1671, Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotlanddied December 28, 1734, Balquhidder, Perthshire), noted Highland outlaw whose reputation as a Scottish Robin Hood was exaggerated in Sir Walter Scotts novel Rob Roy (1818) and in some passages in the poems of William Wordsworth. [26], The following names are traditional aliases of MacGregor with little documented evidence. They had the following children: In 1878, the football club Kirkintilloch Rob Roy was founded and named in his memory. Have you taken a DNA test? He died in his house at Inverlochlarig Beg, Balquhidder, on 28 December 1734. A cousin, Duncan, was later adopted. Captain Henry Connelley married Ann MacGregor. He frequently signed himself Rob Roy (Red Rob), in reference to his dark red hair. L'arbregnalogique Dowling avec plus d'un demi-million de parents,contient des milliers de photos et GeneaStars. Although victorious in initial battles, "Bonnie Dundee" was killed in 1689, deflating the rebellion. Colin Campbell MCGREGOR b: 1698 Balquhidder? A subtle dialog seemed to sum up the whole picture. Families were divided and children sent to other clans or Ireland. The current chief of Clan Gregor is Sir Malcolm Gregor Charles MacGregor of MacGregor, 7th Bt. He died in his house at Inverlochlarig Beg, Balquhidder, on 28 December 1734.[2]. The Gregor chief never returned to his former spirit or health. Robert Roy MacGregor (baptised 7 March 1671 28 December 1734), usually known simply as Rob Roy or alternately Red MacGregor, was a famous Scottish folk hero and outlaw of the early 18th century, who is sometimes known as the Scottish Robin Hood. [26], The following names are other clan names that are known to have been used by the MacGregors. [2] The Clan is also known to have been among the first families of Scotland to begin playing the bagpipes in the early 17th century. In 2004, when I was ten years old,my great- grandfather was diginosed with cancer. [2] The chief took responsibility for the killing and it was condemned by the Privy Council. The Clan is also known to have been among the first families of Scotland to begin playing the bagpipes in the early 17th century. 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. In the years then between 1691 and 1712, Rob led a fairly prosperous life and Graham, Duke of Montrose confirmed upon him the rights to the properties of Inversnaid and Glengyl, which of course were already Clan Gregor territories. Along with many Highland clans, at the age of eighteen Rob Roy together with his father joined the Jacobite rising led by Viscount Dundee to support the Stuart King James who had been deposed by William of Orange. Built by Rob Roy MacGregor", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rob_Roy_MacGregor&oldid=1127306388, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles containing Scottish Gaelic-language text, Wikipedia articles needing clarification from April 2016, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 14 December 2022, at 00:34. According to the Y-DNA and before that, the extensive family tree research. Rob Roy MacGregor > James Mohr MacGregor > (Yellow?) [7], MacGregor participated in the Battle of Glen Shiel in 1719, in which a British Government army with allied Highlanders defeated a force of Jacobite Scots supported by the Spanish. Now 22 Rob was to marry Helen MacGregor of Comar, born at Leny Farm, Strathyre on January 1693 at Glenarklet. Brigadier General William ("Billy") Mitchell. "Mac Gregor of Mac Gregor, Chief of Clan Gregor", "Buffalo Plaid's 100-year old Mysteries Finally Solved", A Gardener's Handbook of Plant Names: Their Meanings and Origins, "Greigia Regel, Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 1864(Suppl. Late 1500's extreme persecution of Clan Gregor continued. Husband of Jean McGregor and Mary Helen MacGregor He died in his house at Inverlochlarig Beg, Balquhidder, on 28 December 1734,[9] aged 63. [6] The Colquhouns were driven into the Moss of Auchingaich where their cavalry was useless and over two hundred Colquhouns were killed. 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. It is not relevant what standard a profile meets. It may be awhile before the project can get to it, though, so if you would like to go ahead and take it on, that would be great! He died in 1786. The editor of the book changed the place of burial to the present location). Descendants of Rob Roy settled around McGregor, Iowa, United States, and in 1849 it was reported that the original MacGregor seal and signet was owned by Alex McGregor of Iowa. He died atInverlochie on the 28th of December 1734 at the age of 63 and was laid to rest at Balquhidder Kirkyard. [2] Eight hundred and twenty six MacGregors subscribed to a petition declaring General John Murray of Lanrick to be the true chief. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The prefixes M', Mc and Mac are considered interchangeable, and other spelling variations are also omitted from this list. 1982 - The most authentic reflection of Robert MacGregor was published by W. H. Murray, namely 'Rob Roy MacGregor, His Life and Times'. and adapted to a Nova abridged Audiobook (2 audio-cassettes, 3 hours playing time (, The Highland rogue: or, the memorable actions of the celebrated Robert Mac-gregor, commonly called Rob-Roy, "Robert 'Rob Roy' MacGregor: outlaw and folk hero", "Glengyle House. 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. MacGregor's mother Margaret's health failed during Donald's time in prison. Did he get his king-like demeanor from there? Major children and living persons must directly contact the. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! (That place is still known as "the hill of the wild dog"), 1650 - In the unsuccessful rising of Glencairn, the forces of, 1658 - The Privy Council authorized the MacGregors of Glengyle to protect the cattle of the Lennox, appointing their, 1661 - When the Great Civil War broke out, Clan Gregor forgave the. . User blog:Robin Patterson/Rob Roy MacGregor and some Drummond descendants, Undiscovered Scotland - Robert Roy MacGregor, Rob Roy MacGregor - The Legend and the Truth, "Robert 'Rob Roy' MacGregor: outlaw and folk hero", "Glengyle House. [17] (The "E'en do but spair nocht" bit is Scots. Descendants of Rob Roy MacGregor This site details my own personal descendancy from Rob Roy MacGregor through his son Ranald. The Genealogy of Clan Gregor 31, Descendants of Rob Roy Genealogy of The Clan Gregor - 31 - Descendants of Rob Roy return to 28 - Descendants of Donald Glas in Glengyle Domhnall Glas / Grey Donald b.~1620 died 1693 Glengyle Raibart Ruadh / Rob Roy b.~1671 died 28/12/1734 m. Mary MacGregor of Comer on 1/1/1693 Inversnaid / Balquhidder | In his old age Rob became a Roman Catholic. [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. Rob's father was taken to jail, where he was held on treason charges for two years. The Duke of Montrose acquired the property in 1720 by open purchase from the Commissioners of Enquiry. Argyle, who we assume knew that Rob was a Jacobite sympathiser, was prepared to turn a blind eye as Rob wreaked his revenge on Montrose by raiding his lands. Since his lands lay between those of the rival houses of Argyll and Montrose, for a time he was able to play one off against the other to his own advantage. 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. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA. 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. Note the John Drummond in generation 5, who married May MacGregor and ended up in the Tasman Region (part of Nelson Province) of New Zealand; descendants included Rhys Drummond, who married a daughter of my sister-in-law. Conor McGregor displays unrivaled confidence inside the octagon, and his lineage may just explain why. [16], In 2017, a new statue of Rob Roy was commissioned to be installed in Peterculter, Aberdeen. 1566 - An act of the Privy Council gave the Protestant nobles and chiefs (including Campbells) the right to exterminate the MacGregors. Macleay takes the view that Rob did this out of sorrow for his crimes. Most critically, it needs inline citations and a check to make sure none of the bio has been cut and paste. L'arbregnalogique Dowling avec plus d'un demi-million de parents,contient des milliers de photos et GeneaStars.Nous sommes touslis! [13] His Gaelic designation is An t-Ailpeanach,[14] a name which bears testimony to the clan's traditional descent from Siol Alpin. The sculptor appointed was David J. Mitchell, a graduate of Grays School of Art in Aberdeen. Rob Roy is anglicised from the Scottish Gaelic Raibeart Ruadh, or Red Robert. [17] The statue was publicly unveiled at a ceremony on the bridge on 16 September 2017.[18]. 1689 - Lieutenant-Colonel Donald MacGregor led a hundred GlenGyle MacGregors to follow. Rob's mother Margaret's health failed during Donald's time in prison. Rob Roy was born in the Kingdom of Scotland at Glengyle, at the head of Loch Katrine, as recorded in the baptismal register of Buchanan, Stirling. Famous for the role he played in the Jacobite rising of 1689, Robert Roy MacGregor was known to be a fierce rebel. Rob Roy was born at Glengyle, at the head of Loch Katrine, as recorded in the Baptismal Register of Buchanan Parish. Rory MacGregor - lived at Meillan Udrigle, Gruinard Bay > William Macgregor b c 1786, d 1869 (only son) m 1820 Ellen (Helen?) 1671-1734 - Lifetime of Rob Roy, known for his colourful style and his quarrel with the earl of Montrose and his staunch defence of the independence of the clan. Although victorious in initial battles, "Bonnie Dundee" was killed and their fortunes fell. 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 Scots Gaelic clan seal was inscribed "S' Rioghal Mo Dhream" ("Royal is my race"). Although now in his early twenties, Rob concentrated on the family business with his brother cattle rearing with a wee bit of reiving (stealing) thrown in which was fairly normal practice in the Highlands. His parents were the local Clan MacGregor Tacksman, Donald Glas MacGregor, and Margaret Campbell. Updates? Just like my great uncle Rob Roy. 1500 - MacGregors move to Glen Gyle. Although victorious in initial battles, Dundee was killed at the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689, deflating the rebellion. She bore him four sons: James (known as Mor or Tall), Ranald, Coll, and Robert (known as Robin Oig or Young Rob). This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Rob-Roy, Historic UK - Biography of Rob Roy MacGregory, National Library of Scotland - Biography of Rob Roy, Undiscovered Scotland - Biography of Rob Roy MacGregor, Rob Roy - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up). The Gregor chief never returned to his former spirit or health. The Rob Roy Way, a long distance footpath from Drymen to Pitlochry, was created in 2002 and named in Rob Roy's honour. [Notes] John married Jean McGregordaughter of Duncan Buchanan McGregor and Janet Ferguson on 11 Nov 1775 in Kipp, Balquhidder. Descendants of Rob Roy settled around McGregor, Iowa, United States, and in 1849 it was reported that the original MacGregor seal and signet was owned by Alex McGregor of Iowa. Montrose however did manage to capture Rob but he escaped and by now his escapades were attaining folk hero status in the glens. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). 1296 -Iain (John) MacGregor of Glen Orchy captured by, 1300's - Malcolm of the castles built eight. Rob Roy was born at Glengyle, at the head of Loch Katrine, as proved by the Baptismal Register of Buchanan Parish. Categories: Scotland, Profile Needs Review | Jacobite Rising in Scotland | Scotland, Notables | This Day In History July 03 | Scotland Project Managed Clan Profiles | Clan MacGregor, WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. [2] His son was Sir Evan, who played a part in the visit of George IV to Scotland in 1822, where he and his clansmen were given the tremendous honour of guarding the Honours of Scotland, better known as the Scottish Regalia and the oldest set of crown jewels in the British Isles.[2]. For the next 200 years The Clan Gregor endured this persecution. A cousin, Duncan, was later adopted. ): 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. Even in the times of The Bruce, the area around Loch Lomond was Clan Gregor land. Early 1500's - A Compilation of Chronicles of Fortingall, by, 1519 - When a young MacGregor boy ravished a Campbell heiress, Campbells in Argyll seized the opportunity and forced him to marry her, setting up a puppet line of MacGregor Chiefs at GlenOrchy to rival the true Glenstrae line. Rob Roy: Directed by Michael Caton-Jones. Will flesh out the site with more info when I get a chance. Robert Roy MacGregor (Scottish Gaelic: Raibeart Ruadh MacGriogair; 7 March 1671 28 December 1734) was a Scottish outlaw, who later became a folk hero. The clan's most famous member is Rob Roy MacGregor of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. An Edinburgh burgess, Robert Birrel, who kept a diary of events at the time, described the episode thus, [MacGregor] wes convoyit to Berwick be the Gaird to conforme to the Earl's promese: for he promesit to put him out of Scottis grund. "Traditionally the story goes that Argyll only received a large cache of rusty old weapons. Ranald MacGregor of Kirktown ( Robert Roy ) was born in 1706. 1 . Like many other Scottish clan chiefs during the 17th and 18th centuries, MacGregor operated an extralegal Watch over the cattle herds of the Lowland gentry in return for protection money, which was used to feed the families of his tenants and clansmen. The Duke of Montrose acquired the property in 1720 by open purchase from the Commissioners of Enquiry.[5]. However, only the following are recognized as "clan tartans" by the current chief of Clan Gregor:[18], The following table lists clan names and sept names recognized by the Clan Gregor Society. 2008 - 2023 INTERESTING.COM, INC. Surprisingly enough, Conor McGregor shares this genetic link with America's most famous reality television star, Kim Kardashian. [2] According to Iain Moncreiffe the MacGregors were descended from an ancient Celtic royal family, through the Abbots of Glendochart. Connect to the World Family Tree to find out, July 3 1671 - Glengyle, Loch Katrine, Scotland, Dec 28 1734 - Inverlochlarig Beg, Balquhidder, Scotland, Lt-Col. Donald Glas MacGregor Stewart, Margaret Campbell, Duncan McGregor, Ranald MacGregor, James Mohr MacGregor Drummond, Coll MacGregor Campbell, Robert Oig Robin MacGregor, Margaret MacGregor, Duncan MacGregor, John MacGregor 6th of Glengyle, Sarah MacGregor, Mar 7 1671 - Macgregor Castle, Glengyle, Trossachs, Loch Katrine, Scotland, Dec 28 1734 - Inverlochlarig Beag, Glen Of Balqhuidder, Lochearnhead, Scotland, Dec 28 1734 - Inverlochlarig, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, Lt Col. Donald Glas MACGREGOR IN GLENGYLE, Margaret CAMPBELL, James Mor Drummond MACGREGOR, Ranald MACGREGOR, Robert Robin Oig MACGREGOR, Coll Campbell MACGREGOR, Duncan Adopted MACGREGOR, Sarah MACGREGOR, Iain MACGREGOR, Maraget MACGREGOR, Duncan MACGREGOR, John Mc Connel MACGREGOR, Mar 7 1671 - Balquhidder, Stirling, Ecosse, Royaume-Uni, Dec 28 1734 - Balquhidder, Stirling, Ecosse, Royaume-Uni, Robert Oig MC GREGOR, Coll MC GREGOR, Ranald MC GREGOR, James Mor MC GREGOR, Mar 7 1671 - Inverlochlarig, Balquhidder, Perthshire, Scotland, Coll MC GREGOR, Duncan MC GREGOR, James Mohr MC GREGOR, Robert Oig MC GREGOR, Ranald MC GREGOR, Feb 1 1671 - Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland, Dec 28 1734 - Buchanan, Stirlingshire, Scotland, Connel Glas MacGregor, Duncan MacGregor, Iain (John) McGregor, Margaret Leckie (born MacGregor), Duncan MacGregor, Robert (Rob Roy) McGregor, Mar 7 1671 - Glengyle, Callander, Perth, Scotland, Dec 28 1734 - Balquhidder, Perth, Scotland, Dec 28 1734 - Balquhidder, United Kingdom, Mar 7 1671 - Glengyle, Stirlingshire, Scotland, Dec 28 1734 - Balquhidder, Stirlingshire, Scotland, Glengyle, Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, Scotland (United Kingdom), Buchanan, Stirling, Scotland (United Kingdom), Killin, Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Balquhidder, Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom, Perth, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom, Govan, Glasgow City, Scotland, United Kingdom, Notable Scots in Scotland and Throughout the World, Lt. Col. James Roy Mohr Drummond MacGregor, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Glen_Shiel, http://www.heartoscotland.com/Categories/RobRoyMacGregor.htm, http://hal_macgregor.tripod.com/gregor/tree.html, Birth of Lt. Col. James Roy Mohr Drummond MacGregor, "Red MacGregor", "the Scottish Robin Hood", "Raibeart Ruadh", "Rob Roy", Balquhidder Church Cemetery, Stirling, Scotland. 1695 - Lt-Colonel Donald MacGregor, father of Rob Roy, died in. I do know that my Aunt has put our family tree up on ancestry.com but I have not yet seen it for myself. Descendants of Rob Roy MacGregor Second Generation 2. Five years after the Act of Union was passed between the countries of Scotland and England thus creating what became the "United Kingdom" (technically Scotland and England now ceased to exist at least that is how it was meant to be), the cattle trade underwent severe depression. Another, less romantic version of this series of events states that Rob Roy's estate of Craigrostan and Ardess were forfeited for his part in the rebellion of 1715. William Wordsworth wrote a poem called "Rob Roy's Grave", during a visit to Scotland (the 1803 tour was documented by his sister Dorothy in Recollections of a Tour Made in Scotland). (Printed by David Macdonald Ltd, 29 Albany Street, Edinburgh. His father was Donald MacGregor, and his mother Margaret Campbell. The 18 Januar, at evine [evening], he come agane to Edinburghe; and upone the 20-day he wes hangit at the Croce, and xj [eleven] of his freindis and name, upon ane gallous: Himself being Chieff, he wes hangit his awin hicht aboune the rest of hes freindis."[7]. This the origin of Rob Roy, also known as Red MacGregor, or Robert Roy MacGregor. 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. As a result, he was branded an outlaw, and his wife and family were evicted from their house at Inversnaid, which was then burned down. Just one grandparent can lead you to many . Rob Roy MacGregor was a man, is a legend but was never a myth. Hector Berlioz was inspired by the book to compose an overture. When Robert 'Rob Roy' MacGregor was born on 7 March 1671, in Glengyle, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, his father, Donald Glas MacGregor of Glengyll, was 31 and his mother, Margaret Campbell, was 27. The signet was a bloodstone from Loch Lomond, and was sketched by William Williams. His tales became legendary through Sir Walter Scott's novel, "Rob Roy". [2] (However, given the circumstances, he had been forced to assume his mother's surname of Campbell). They were the parents of at least 6 sons. [11] After the rising, when the MacGregors were returning home, no-one ventured to interfere with them when they strode across Atholl, with their flying colours they strode passed Finlairg Castle where according to one source the Clan Campbell militia "durst not move more than pussies", and the MacGregors defying in broad daylight the outposts which Lord Campbell of Glenorchy had established in the passes. It has been argued that they also adopted a cousin named Duncan, but this is not certain.[why?]. Why do the Scottish love him? Charlotte MacGregor 1739- With Ephraim Reynolds, Ensign 1730-1790 with : Silas Reynolds 1763-1837. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. as 19 Apt 1741. Not much is known about Rob Roy's life, but a popular belief is that he took the lead in an incident called the "Hership" or "Devastation of Kippen" in 1691, he lived under the protection of the Graham, Duke of Montrose, and followed the fairly respectable career of cattle dealer. Would one of the PMs be willing to take this on? Early settlers to New Zealand named Roys Peak and Rob Roy Glacier in honour of Rob Roy MacGregor. [6] MacGregor split his force in two and while the main MacGregor force and the Colquhouns engaged in combat, the second MacGregor force attacked the Colquhouns from the rear. 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. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. MacGregor became a respected cattlemanthis was a time when cattle raiding and selling protection against theft were commonplace means of earning a living. Argyll negotiated an amnesty and protection for Rob and granted him permission to build a house in the Glen for the surrendering up of weapons. Rob Roy MacGregor. 1610,1613,1617 - Additional acts of proscription were enacted making it illegal for more than four MacGregors to meet in one place, or to possess weapons. @ProperWhiskey pic.twitter.com/ueasUPfEK8. 1898 - First 'History of the Clan Gregor' is written by Miss Amelia Georgina Murray MacGregor. [26], The following names are documented aliases of MacGregor from the proscription. Inscription on Rob Roy MacGregor's grave. 121124. [2] His son was Iain Camm One eye, who succeeded as the second chief sometime before 1390. 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