Chiefs of Colquhoun and Their Country.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fraser, William, author.

Series:

Chiefs of Colquhoun Series

Chiefs of Colquhoun Series ; v.1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

History--Sources.

History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (453 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2011.

Summary:

This historical account examines the lineage, territories, and influence of the Clan Colquhoun, a prominent baronial family in Scotland. Spanning over seven centuries, the book traces the family's origins, matrimonial alliances, and territorial acquisitions, including the lands of Luss and Colquhoun. It also explores their role in significant historical events, their feuds with neighboring clans, and their contributions to the development of the Western Highlands. The work provides detailed insights into the system of clanship, territorial dynamics, and the socio-political history of Scotland, particularly in Dumbartonshire. Intended for scholars of Scottish history, genealogists, and those interested in clan heritage, the book includes personal histories of successive chiefs and descriptions of the family's extensive territories. Generated by AI.

Contents:

TITLE PAGE

PREFACE

CONTENTS

INDEX PEDIGREE OF THE FAMILY OF COLQUHOUN

ILLUSTRATIONS

THE CLAN OF COLQUHOUN OF COLQUHOUN AND LUSS

Origin of Colquhoun

Umfridus de Kilpatrick and de Colquhoun [1st of Colquhoun 1190-1260]

Sir Robert, 2nd of Colquhoun [1260-1280]

Ingelramus, 3rd of Colquhoun [1280-1308]

Sir Humphrey, 4th of Colquhoun [1308-1330]

Sir Robert, 5th of Colquhoun & 7th of Luss [1330-1390]

The Family of Luss of Luss

Maldouen, 1st of Luss [1150-1220]

Gillemore, 2nd of Luss [1220-1250]

Maurice, 3rd of Luss [1250-1280]

Sir John, 4th of Luss [1280-1315]

Malcolm, 5th of Luss [1315-1345]

Godfrey, 6th of Luss [1345-1385]

The Fair Maid of Luss [1385-1415]

Sir Humphrey Colquhoun, 6th of Colquhoun & 8th of Luss [1390-1406]

Robert, 7th of Colquhoun & 9th of Luss [1406-1408]

Sir John, 8th of Colquhoun & 10th of Luss [1408-1439]

Malcolm, younger of Colquhoun & Luss [1410-1439]

Sir John, 9th of Colquhoun & 11th of Luss, Knight [1439-1478]

Humphrey, 10th of Colquhoun & 12th of Luss [1478-1493]

Sir John, 11th of Colquhoun & 13th of Luss, Knight [1493-1536]

Humphrey, 12th of Colquhoun & 14th of Luss [1536-1537]

Sir John, 13th of Colquhoun & 15th of Luss, Knight [1538-1574]

Sir Humphrey, 14th of Colquhoun & 16th of Luss, Knight [1574-1592] Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781554933747

1554933749

OCLC:

1470856208