Robert Aberach MacGregor (abt. 1584 - abt. 1631)

Born about 1584 in Ardchoille, Scotland

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Died about 1631 at about age 47 in Europe

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Biography

Robert MacGregor is a member of Clan MacGregor.

Robert MacGregor was the second son of Duncan Aberach MacGregor. He is said to have been banished overseas in 1626. ^[1]

Name

Name: Robert Aberach /MacGregor/^[2]

Name: Robert Aberach /MacGregor (Ramsay)/ of Lochaber

Surname: MacGregor (Ramsay)

Given Name: Robert Aberach

Name Suffix: of Lochaber

Birth

Birth:

Date: 1608

Place: Ardchoille, Scotland^[3]

Death

Death:

Date: 1645

Place: Scotland^[4]

Note

Note:

1 - The battle of Glenfruin on 7 February 1603, which was in the main a Macgregor attack on the Colquhouns. Robert MacGregor, laid the battleplan for Glenfruin and had command of a division of their force.

2 - Robert Aberach MacGregor, Chief of the Lochaber MacGregors, (formerly of GlenLochy) planned the battle of Glen Fruin.

3 - Robert Aberach', allegedly planned the fatal attack on the Colquhouns of Luss 1603; later took the alias Ramsay; bought his pardon with six rival MacGregor heads and surrendered with a rope round his neck, giving up his sword to the Chancellor of Sc

4 - Robert. A man of rare martial genius who laid the plan of attack at Glenfruin. It is asserted by Andrew McEwan of Maine that this Robert was the eldest son of Duncan Abrach, contrary to the claims of the present chiefs. Moreover he says that descenden

5 - "Robert MacGregor, Esq., who was born circa 1583 in Scotland, and was living in 1626 when he is said to have been released from prison and exiled abroad. He is also said to have laid the battleplan for Glenfruin (7 February 1603) and to have had comm

from 'The barons of Arrochar and their cadets' a manuscript by Chevalier Terrence Gach MacFarlane; chapt. 17 p98 - 16b

6 - The relics of the broken Clan Gregor lived at this time a wild predaceous life on the borders of the lowlands of Perthshire—a fearful problem to the authorities of the country, from the king downward. One called Robin Abroch, from the nativity of his

ÙtIn the meantime, some dozen of the Clan Gregor came within the laigh of the country—Robin Abroch, Patrick MÙuInchater, and Gregor Gair, being chiefs. This Abroch sent to my chamberlain, David Drummond, desiring to speak to him. After conference, Robin A

Sources

1. ↑ American Clan Gregor Society. Special Collections. p.26. Gen XV1
2. ↑ Source: #S179 Page: Database online. Data: Text: Record for Donald MacGregor
3. ↑ Source: #S179 Page: Database online. Data: Text: Record for Donald MacGregor
4. ↑ Source: #S179 Page: Database online. Data: Text: Record for Donald MacGregor

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• Source: S10 Title: Burkes Peerage and Baronage Publication: 107th Edition pub 2003/4 Page: p2493
• Source: S7 Title: The House of Glencarnoch (Glencarnaig) Author: John Ward Publication: http://www.wardjc.com/glencarn.htm

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