Ewan (Cameron) Cameron XIII of Lochiel (bef. 1468 - 1547)

Born before 1468 in Lochiel, Inverness-shire, Scotland

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Died 1547 after age 79 in Elgin, Moray, Scotland

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Ewan (Cameron) Cameron XIII of Lochiel is a member of Clan Cameron.

Beheaded for High Treason Ewen Cameron of Lochiel, 13th Chief of Clan Cameron had two wives: unknown Macdonald, daughter of Celestine Macdonald of Lochalsh. Marjorie Mackintosh, daughter of Duncan Mackintosh, 11th of Mackintosh and Florence Macdonald.

The Peerage states that "He fought in the Battle of Blarnan-Leine, where he fought with Clanranald against the Frasers.1 He held the position of 13th Chief of Clan Cameron. On 29 July 1492 he had a charter of lands in Ross from John, 11th Earl of Ross and Lord of the Isles.1 On 24 October 1495 he had confirmation of the lands in Ross and of lands in Lochiel from King James IV.1 On 6 June 1531 he had charter of Inverlochy, Teulindy, Drumfour and other lands from King James V.1 In 1546 he was involved in the pro-English activity of Matthew Stuart, 13th Earl of Lennox, was taken prisoner by 4th Earl of Huntly and tried for high treason."

The MacFarlane Clan and Families Genealogy website lists his wife as Fynvola MacDonald and the couple having had three children:

1. Donald Cameron, younger of Locheil (died between 1536 and 1539).
2. Evere Cameron, b. Abt 1497
3. dau. Cameron

Sources

• The Peerage [1]
• MacFarlane Clan and Families Genealogy [2]
• WikiTree profile Cameron-541 created through the import of RamageRice102011.ged on Oct 12, 2011 by Molly Rice.
• Duncan Hartley of www.cameron-site.com Title: Duncan Hartley of www.cameron-site.com
• Camerons of Cornwall Township, by Duncan MacDonald Title: Camerons of Cornwall Township, by Duncan MacDonald

Notes

Became the 13th chief of Camerons (Lochiel) in 1528

From: Duncan Hartley of www.cameron-site.com: 1st of Lochiel. Also known as Ewen Allanson. He was beheaded in 1546, after a long and stormy life, for his support of the Earl of Lennox's revolt and his part in the the Battle of Blar na leine ('Battle of the shirts') at the head of Loch Lochy. His first wife was daughter of Celestine MacDonald of Lochalsh. Second wife was daughter of Lachlan Macintosh, and sister of William, 13th chief of Macintosh.

Battle of Flodden: Honoring his agreement with King Louis XII of France to divert English troops who were required in France to fight for Henry VIII, King James IV of Scotland crossed into England, with the battle of Flodden (Hill) taking place at Branxton, Northumberland (the northernmost county of England, near what is now Berwick and Tweed) on September 9th 1513.

The Scots numbered about 30,000 men supported by artillery, including approximately 5000 French troops, sent to Scotland to assist. Among these Scottish troops was a contingent of Camerons, led by Ewen MacAllan Cameron, XIII Captain and Chief of Clan Cameron. Ewen is said to have been in "great favor" with James IV, consequently he loyally supported the King in all his wars (although besides Flodden, it is not know which battles the Camerons specifically fought in). The Scots were opposed by Henry's lieutenant in the north, Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey. Howard gathered an English force of about 20,000; some archers and some armed with long staffs that had a blade shaped like a hook at the end.

Though they were outnumbered, the English were better equipped and by nightfall had won a major victory. Anywhere from 10,000 - 12,000 Scots, including King James IV, were killed. Included in the casualties were the son of the Archbishop of St. Andrews; two bishops; ten abbotts; twelve Earls; fifteen Lords; fifteen Knights; twenty-five gentlemen heads of families of note; and sons and sires of every good family in the land. Scarcely a Scottish community was spared. It was a grand battle, marked with bravery and valour on both sides, and Ewen Cameron of Lochiel was fortunate enough to escape with his life, as were a portion of his Cameron troops.