Malcolm Lamont - Second Chief of Clan Lamont

• Preferred Name: Malcolm Lamont - Second Chief of Clan Lamont^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}
  
• Gender: M
  
• Death: 1294 in Kilfinan, Argyll, Scotland at LATI: N5.9667 LONG: E5.3333
  
• Birth: 1250 in Ardlamont, Argyll, Scotland at LATI: N6.25 LONG: E5.25
  
• Burial: 1294 in Kilfinan, Argyll, Scotland at LATI: N5.9667 LONG: E5.3333 with note: Kilfinan Parish Church
  
• FSID: L16B-PQV
  
• Malmory+(Malcolm)+Lamont,+2nd+chief+of+Clan+Lamont: with note: Malmory (Malcolm) Lamont, 2nd chief of Clan Lamont Birthdate: 1250 Birthplace: Ardlamont, Argyll, Scotland (United Kingdom) Death: circa 1294 (39-48) Lamont, Cowal Peninsula, Argyll, Scotland (United Kingdom) Immediate Family: Son of Sir Laumon Lamont, 1st Laird of Clan Lamont and Lady Jean Lamont St. Laird Husband of Christiana MacDougall Father of Sir John "White Lion" Lamont, 3rd chief of Clan Lamont Brother of John Lamont https://www.geni.com/people/Malmory-Malcolm-Lamont-2nd-chief-of-Clan-Lamont/6000000009846778193
  
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  === Life Sketch ===
  Malcolm Lyon' of COWALL
  
  In the 13th Century Duncan, chief of Clan Lamont and his nephew Laumon, made a gift of Kilfinan Church to Paisley Abbey, along with fishing and land rights for the return of prayers for the souls of the Lamonts.
  
  There are historic graves in the vault at the back of the church and in the churchyard, one of these being Laumon’s son, Malcolm who married Princess Christiana, daughter of King Alexander II.
  
  Malcolm became a Crusader and when he died in 1294, he was buried in the old graveyard; his stone can now be seen in the Lamount vault along with several other interesting stones, one of which is that of Sir John III who fought against the Bruce at Bannockburn and died in disgrace at Kilfinan in 1353.
  
  In 1558 the General Assembly forbade any further burials inside the Church, probably because of overcrowding.
  
  In 1701 the presbytery of Dunoon decided the seating in the Church should be that Campbell lairds were to sit on the North side of the building Lamont Lairds on the South and “ordinary folk” in the middle.
  
  The passing centuries took their toll on the seventh Century building and in 1759, it was found to be in a such poor state of repair that it was largely rebuilt into its present form.
  
  laird 1293-1295
  
  2nd laird
  
  Malcolm who married Princess Christiana, daughter of King Alexander II.
  
  Malcolm became a Crusader and when he died in 1294, he was buried in the old graveyard; his stone can now be seen in the Lamount vault along with several other interesting stones,
  
  Malcolm is second Chief (Laird) of the Lamonts. The Clan takes its name from Ardlamont which was considered to have been the first land owned by Sir Laumon on the Cowal Peninsula. He married a member of the Royal family, showing the importance of the Lamonts in the 13th century. Malcolm was a Crusader. His tombstone is visible in the Lamont wing of Kilfinan Church. This Lamont wing is under renovation.
  
  In the 13th Century Duncan, chief of Clan Lamont and his nephew Laumon, made a gift of Kilfinan Church to Paisley Abbey, along with fishing and land rights for the return of prayers for the souls of the Lamonts.
  
  There are historic graves in the vault at the back of the church and in the churchyard, one of these being Laumon’s son, Malcolm who married Princess Christiana, daughter of King Alexander II.
  
  Malcolm became a Crusader and when he died in 1294, he was buried in the old graveyard; his stone can now be seen in the Lamount vault along with several other interesting stones, one of which is that of Sir John III who fought against the Bruce at Bannockburn and died in disgrace at Kilfinan in 1353.
  
  In 1558 the General Assembly forbade any further burials inside the Church, probably because of overcrowding.
  
  In 1701 the presbytery of Dunoon decided the seating in the Church should be that Campbell lairds were to sit on the North side of the building Lamont Lairds on the South and “ordinary folk” in the middle.
  
  The passing centuries took their toll on the seventh Century building and in 1759, it was found to be in a such poor state of repair that it was largely rebuilt into its present form.
  
  laird 1293-1295
  
  2nd laird
  
  My Maternal 20th. Great Grandfather, Malcolm Lamont, 2nd. Chief of Clan Lamont
  Name: Malcolm Lamont, 2nd. Chief of Clan Lamont
  Birth: 1250 Ardlamont, Argyll, Scotland
  Marriage: before 1290 in Argyll, Scotland to Lady Christina MacDougall
  Children: (1)
  Sir John Mor Lamont, 3rd.
  
  My Maternal 20th. Great Grandmother, Lady Christina MacDougall, of Lorne
  Name: Lady Christina MacDougall, daughter of Alexander MacDougall and Julienne Comyn, of Badenoch
  Born: 1265 in Lorne, Argyll, Scotland
  Marriage: before 1290 in Argyll, Scotland to Sir Malcolm Lamont,

• m. 26 SEP 1290 in Lorne, Argyll, Scotland

1. John Mor Lamont - Third Clan Chief, b. 1290 in Lochawe, Argyll, Scotland     d. 1353 in Kilfanin, Argyll, Scotland

1. Title: Death date and place with picture
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2. Title: Lamont Clan
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   Note: Clan History The name Lamont starts appearing around The Cowal area in the 13th century with entries in land registers. A Sir Laumon granted lands to the monks of Paisley to found a church in the area which was to be known as Kilfinan. In 1300 there was a period of 15 years when Scotland was without a king. One of the contenders was The Red Comyn of Badenoch, a MacDougall and another was Robert the Bruce. Unfortunately for Clan Lamont they sided with the MacDougalls. The Red Comyn was slain at Greyfriars Kirk by the Bruce ( a deed that was to get him excommunicated by the Pope) After this nasty event Robert the Bruce was crowned King in 1305. Within two years he had consolidated his power base and set about bringing the MacDougall Clan and their supporters to heel. This resulted in the Lamont's losing much of their land's to the Campbells. In the 1640's Mary Queen of Scots grandson Charles 1st (second King of United Kingdom) was caught up in the English Civil war with Cromwell and Sir John Lamont, 14th clan chief sent men to England to fight for Charles - bad move again. In 1646 King Charles was beaten and sought refuge in Scotland and the Campbells who had been against King Charles's policies took it on themselves to lay siege to the Lamont's at Toward Castle and Ascog. The Campbells after fourteen days were said to have brought up cannon and pounded the castles for a further three days. Eventually the Lamonts were coaxed to surrender their strongholds on the written assurance that lives would be spared and were guaranteed safe passage out. There was slaughter as the Campbells fell upon the Lamonts, who had lain down their arms. Figures vary of between 100-900 men, women and children were cut down. Sir John was imprisoned in Dunstaffnage Castle, where he was to stay for five years, and their properties were looted and burned. Sir John's sister Isobel managed to escape, luckily with the written surrender document, and eventually managed to present her story and proof before the King. This among other crimes resulted in the Marquis of Argyll ultimately being executed for his crimes in Edinburgh 1661. In 1663 Sir John had his lands restored which must have been a bitter-sweet end piece. The castles were left to ruin as they still stand today. The Clan lost heart and never recovered. lamont banner Kilfinan Parish Church about 10 miles west of Dunoon was a clan graveyard. Toward Castle is a ruin and located about seven miles south of Dunoon. Ascog Castle is also very much a ruin located on the Ascog Loch just before Portavadie, which is about 8 miles - as the crow flies - west-south-west of Dunoon. (or 27 miles by road, using a medium car would leave a carbon footprint of 9.64kg [ aren't computers wonderful LOL]). After Toward in 1646, Ardlamont became the seat of the Lamonts, an 11,000 acre estate situated about 10 miles to the east of Dunoon. Ardlamont a grade "B" listed mansion house was originally built in 1325. In 1819 when the 19th Clan Chief returned from the Napoleonic wars, where he was in command of the Gordon Highlanders, he invested heavily in a makeover to bring the house up to date. It was advertised for sale at £90,000 in 1893 but actually changed hands for £70,000. Knockdow was the seat of the McGorrie Lamonts, the house is located in a 6,000 acre estate, about 11 miles south-east of Dunoon. It was built in 1817, and enlarged and remodeled by the last Lamont of Knockdow, Sir Norman Lamont. The estate was sold in 1990. In 1893 the Clan Chief sold all the remaining clan lands excepting Knockdow and left for Australia. The current Clan Chief is a Priest in Australia. Anyone visiting the area should try to catch Cowal Highland Gathering a sight to see at the end of August. Book accommodation early though the whole area is stowed out. I got one place for my caravan 5 miles out of Dunoon after 3 hours trying all the camp sites. Clan Historical summary
   
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   Note: Search just our sites by using our customised search engine Electric Scotland's Classified Directory Lamont It is an old and accredited tradition in the Highlands, that the Lamonds or Lamonts were the most ancient proprietors of Cowal, and that the Stewarts, Maclauchlans, and Campbells obtained possession of their property in that district by marriage with daughters of the family. At an early period a very small part only of Cowal was included in the sheriffdon of Upper Argyle, the remainder being comprehended in that of Perth. It may, therefore, be presumed that, on the conquest of Argyle by Alexander II, the lord of Lower Cowal had submitted to the king, and obtained a crown charter. But, in little more than half a century after that event, we find the High Steward in possession of Lower Cowal, and the Maclauchlans in possession of Strathlachlan. It appears indeed, that, in 1242, Alexander the High Steward of Scotland, married Jean, the daughter of James, son of Angus MacRory, who is styled Lord of Bute; and, from the manuscript of 1450, we learn that, about the same period, Gilchirst Maclauchlan married the daughter of Lachlan MacRory; from which it is probable that this Roderic or Rory was the third individual who obtained a crown charter for Lower Cowal, and that by these intermarriages the property passed from his family into the hands of the Stewarts and the Machlauchlans. The coincidence of these facts, with the tradition above mentioned, would seem also to indicate that Angus MacRory was the ancestor of the Lamonds. After the marriage of the Steward with the heiress of Lamond, the next of that race of whom any mention is made is Duncan MacFercher and "Laumanus", son of Malcolm, and grandson of the same Duncan, who appear to have granted to the monks of Paisley a charter of the lands of Kilmore, near Lochgilp, and also the lands "which they and their predecessors held at Kilmum" . In the same year, "Laumanus", the son of Malcolm, also granted a charter of the lands of Kilfinnan, which, in 1295, is confirmed by Malcolm, the son and heir of the late "Laumanus" (domini quondam Laumanis). But in an instrument, or deed, dates in 1466, between the monastry of Paisley and John Lamond of Lamond, regarding the lands of Kilfinan, it is expressly stated, that these lands had belonged to the ancestors of John Lamond; and hence, it is evident, that the "Laumanus", mentioned in the previous deed, must have been one of the number, if not indeed the chief and founder of the family. "From Laumanus", says Mr Skene, "the clan appear to have taken the name of Maclaman or Lamond, having previously to this time borne the name of Macerachar, and Clan Mhic Earachar". The connection of this clan with that of Dugall Craignish, is indicated by the same circumstances which point out the connection of other branches of the tribe; for whilst the Craignish family preserved its power it was followed by a great portion of the Clan Mhic Earachar, although it possessed no feudal right to their services. "There is one peculiarity connected with the Lamonds", says Mr Skene, "that although by no means a powerful clan, their genealogy can be proved by charters, at a time when most other Highland families are obliged to have recourse to tradition, and the genealogies of their ancient sennachies; but their antiquity could not protect the Lammonds from the encroachments of the Campbells. by whom they were soon reduced to as small a portion of their original possessions in Lower Cowal, as the other Argyleshire clans had been of theirs". The Lamonds were a clan of the same description as the Maclauchlans, and, like the latter, they have, not withstanding "the encroachments of the Campbells", still retained a portion of their ancient possessions. The chief of this family is Lamond of Lamond. According to Nisbet, the clan Lamond were originally from Ireland, but whether they sprung from the Dalriadic colony, or from a still earlier race in Cowal, it is certain that they possessed, at a very early period, the superiority of the district. Their name continued to be the prevailing one till the middle of the 17th century. InJune 1646, certain chiefs of the clan Campbell in the vicinity of Dunoon castle, determined upon obtaining the ascendency of the period, to wage a war of extermination against the Lamonds. The massacre of the latter by the Campbells, that year, formed one of the charges against the Marquis of Argyll in 1661, although he does not seem to have been any party to it. An interesting tradition is recorded of one of the lairds of Lammond, who had unfortunately killed, in a sudden quarrel, the son of MacGregor of Glenstrae, taking refuge in the house of the latter, and claiming his protection, which was readily granted, he being ignorant that he was the slayer of his son. On being informed, MacGregor escorted him in safety to his own people. When the MacGregors were proscribed, and the aged chief of Glenstrae had become a wanderer, Lamond hastened to protect him and his family, and received them into his house. Another Account of the Clan BADGE: Luidh Cheann (octopetala) dryas. PIBROCH: Spaidsearachd Chaiptein Mhic Laomainn. LamontAMONG the clans of the West Highlands which appear to be able to claim actual descent from early Celtic stock, Clan Lamont may be considered one of the most assured. There is some reason to believe that the Lamont chiefs were originally a branch of the great house of O’Neil, kings of Ulster in early times. The hand surmounting the old Lamont crest is pointed to as being undoubtedly the "Red hand of Ulster," and the Lamont motto, " Nec parcas nec spernas," is also pointed to as indicating the close relationship, while the documents of early times which refer to the Chief as "The Great Lamont of Cowal" seemed to indicate a relationship with the Ulster title of "The Great O’Neil." The name Lamont appears to date from the middle of the thirteenth century. One feudal charter of that time was granted by "Laumanus filius Malcolmi, nepos Duncani, filius Fearchar," conveying lands at Kilmun and Locbgilp to Paisley Abbey, while another, dated 1295, is by " Malcolmus filius er haeres domini quondam Laumani." It is from this Lauman that the later chiefs take their name, and are styled Mac-Laomainn. Before the date of these charters the chiefs are said to have been named Mac’erachar from their early ancestor, Farquhar, grandfather of Lauman, who lived about the year 1200. In any case, from a very early time the Lamonts appear to have possessed the greaser part of Cowal, and the ruins of several of their strongholds still remain to attest their greatness. The beginning of their eclipse may be dated from the middle of the fourteenth century. In 1334, when Edward Baliol had overrun Scotland, basely acknowledging Edward III. of England as his suzerain, and when, as a consequence of the battles of Dupplin and Halidon Hill, it had looked as if all the labours and victories of Robert the Bruce had been in vain, Bruce’s young grandson, Robert the High Steward, suddenly turned the tables. From hiding in Bute he escaped to Dunbarton, raised his vassals of Renfrewshire, and stormed the stronghold of Dunoon. This was the signal for the Scots to rise, and before long Scotland was once more free. Among those who helped the High Steward on this occasion, was Sir Colin Campbell of Lochow, and when Robert the Steward became King Robert II. in 1371, he made Campbell hereditary keeper of his royal castle of Dunoon. From that day the Campbells used every means to increase their footing in Cowal, and before long a feud broke out between them and Clan Lamont, the ancient possessors of the district, which was to end, nearly three centuries later, in one of the most tragic incidents of Highland history. One of the first episodes of the feud took place in the year 1400. The King’s court was then at Rothesay Castle, and from it, one day, three young lords crossed over to hunt at Ardyne in the Lamont country. As a sequel to their excursion, they tried to carry off some of the young women of Cowal; at which four sons of the Lamont Chief came to the rescue and slew the ravishers. A garbled account of the incident was carried to the court, and as a result, the King confiscated the Lamont territory in Strath Echaig, and conferred it on the Campbell chief. Forty years later another incident occurred in which the generosity of the chief of Clan Lamont was turned to account by his enemies. Celestine, son of Sir Duncan Campbell the Black Knight of Lochow, had died while being educated in the Lowlands. It was winter, and by reason of the deep snows, Campbell professed to find it impossible to convey the body of his son through the mountain passes to Loch Awe. He accordingly asked permission from the Lamont chief to bury his son in the little Lamont kirk at Kilmun on the Holy Loch. Permission was granted in terms thus translated from the Gaelic: "I the Great Lamont of all Cowal do give unto-thee, Black Knight of Lochow, the grave of flags wherein to bury thy son in thy distress." Soon afterwards the Campbell chief endowed the burial-place of his son as a collegiate church, and from that day to this Kilmun has remained the burial-place of the Argylls. In 1472 Colin, Earl of Argyll, obtained a charter of further lands about Dunoon Castle, including the West Bay and Innellan, and the stronghold of Dunoon appears forthwith to have become a chief seat of the Argylls. Still the Lamonts appear to have been willing to act the friendly part to the Campbells. In 1544, when Henry VIII. was seeking to annex Scotland by forcibly obtaining possession of the infant Queen Mary, and when, to support the enterprise, the Earl of Lennox sailed with an English fleet up the Firth of Clyde, the Lamonts mustered to help the Campbells in defending the stronghold of Dunoon. On that occasion Lennox lan Search just our sites by using our customised search engine
   
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   Note: Lachlan Og Maclachland 6th chief about 1355 – about 1410 Buried at St. Brides Cemetery, Lochgilphead, Argyle, Scotland
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