Campbell of Barrichbeyan facts for kids

The Campbells of Barrichbeyan are a part of the Campbells of Craignish family. They are a branch of the larger Clan Campbell, a famous Scottish clan from Argyll in the Scottish Highlands.

This family line comes from Donald McEan Gorm Campbell. He was the second son of John Ean Gorm Campbell, who was the 9th leader of Craignish. Donald became the 1st Baron Campbell of Barrichbeyan. His family kept the Barrichbeyan lands and even bought back most of the Craignish estate between 1550 and 1680.

Besides the main Campbells of Craignish, there were also other smaller family lines. These included the Campbells of Lagganlochan, the Campbells of Ballachlavan, and later, the Campbells of Askomel.

The Campbells of Barrichbeyan Estate

Barrichbeyan (sometimes spelled Barrichibean or Barrichebean) is a place on the northern part of the Craignish peninsula. It used to belong to the MacIgheil family.

Donald McEan Gorm Campbell, the son of John Ean Gorm Campbell, married Effreta. She was the daughter of the last MacIgheil leader of Barrichbeyan. This marriage made Donald the first Campbell leader of Barrichbeyan.

Later, John Campbell, the 6th Baron of Barrichbeyan, had five sons:

• Donald "Ronald Roy" Campbell, who became the 7th Baron of Barrichbeyan.
• Archibald Campbell, who did not have children.
• John Campbell, who sadly died in Java during a rebellion.
• George Campbell, who started the Campbells of Ballachlavan family line.
• Alexander Campbell, who was the ancestor of the Campbells of Barrowlerie.

Donald "Ronald Roy" Campbell, the 7th Baron of Barrichbeyan, was born in 1555 and passed away in 1639.

The Campbells of Lagganlochan

The Campbells of Lagganlochan family line comes from Farquhard Campbell of Lagganlochan. He was the third, but second surviving, son of Donald (Ronald Roy) Campbell, who was a leader of both Barrichbeyan and Craignish.

Barons of Craignish (Saxe-Coburg and Gotha)

Lieutenant-Colonel Ronald Campbell was the fourth son of Farquhard Campbell of Lagganlochan. He was born on September 12, 1763. His grandson, Ronald MacLeay Laurentz Campbell, was born on December 24, 1836. He worked as an aide to the Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.

In 1882, Duke Ernest II, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha made Ronald MacLeay Laurentz Campbell a Baron, giving him the title Baron Craignish. In January 1883, he was allowed to use this title in the United Kingdom.

His son, Ronald, became the second Baron Craignish in 1897. He was born on April 6, 1866. When he died in 1920 without any children, the title of Baron Craignish ended.

Barons Campbell von Laurentz (Saxe-Coburg and Gotha)

Edmund Kempt Laurentz Campbell was the younger brother of Ronald MacLeay Laurentz Campbell, the first Baron Craignish. Born on July 8, 1848, Edmund also served as an aide to the Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.

He showed great bravery in August 1870 during the Franco-Prussian War. On August 16, at the Battle of Mars-La-Tour/Gravelotte, he was hurt while leading a cavalry charge against the French army. For his courage, he was given the Iron Cross medal.

In 1886, Duke Ernest II made him Baron Campbell of Laurentz. In February 1887, he was allowed to use this title in the United Kingdom. Edmund Campbell did not have children, and when he died in 1917, his Barony title also ended.

The Campbells of Ballachlavan

The Campbells of Ballachlavan family line comes from George Campbell of Ballachlavan. He was the fourth son of John Campbell, a leader of Barrichbeyan.

The Campbells of Askomel

Family Overview

The Campbells of Askomel family line began with Archibald Campbell of Askomel. He was the son of John Campbell of Ballachlavan. Archibald married Margaret, the daughter of Rev. David Simson.

His first son, John Campbell of Askomel, married Lilias Campbell in 1739. Archibald's second son, Rev. David Campbell, was a minister. He married Elizabeth Montgomery in 1746. David's son, Archibald (1750 - 1795), later added the name Montgomery to his own. He is the ancestor of the Montgomery Campbell family.

Famous members of this family include Henry Montgomery Campbell (1887 - 1970), who became the Bishop of London. Also, Hugo Martin Montgomery Campbell, born in 1950, and Anna Montgomery Campbell (1991 – 2018), also known as Hêlîn Qereçox, are part of this family.

Notable Family Members

Many interesting people have been part of the Campbells of Askomel family.

• Archibald Campbell of Askomel (around 1685 - around 1747) bought Askomel in 1729. He became a Chamberlain of Islay in 1732.
• John Campbell of Askomel (around 1712 - 1753) was Archibald's son. He married Lillias Campbell in 1739.
• Sir James Campbell, 1st Baronet (1763 - 1819) was a descendant of John and Lillias.
• Rev. David Campbell of Southend (1714 - 1793) was Archibald's second son. He married Elizabeth Montgomery in 1746.
• Archibald Montgomery Campbell (1750 - 1795) was David's son. He added "Montgomery" to his name and is the ancestor of the Montgomery Campbell family.
• Archibald Montgomery Campbell (1790 - 1859) was a church leader in London and Lincolnshire.
• Jane Montgomery Campbell (1817 - 1878) was a British musician and poet.
• Henry Jermyn Montgomery Campbell (1827 - 1893) was a notable family member from Thurmaston Hall.
• Lt. Col. Hugo Archibald Leslie Montgomery Campbell (1910 - 1974) served in the Royal Air Force during World War I. He was an Armaments Officer and later a Captain. He also served in the Royal Observer Corps during World War II.
• Hugo Martin Montgomery Campbell (born 1950) is a modern member of the family.
• Anna Montgomery Campbell (1992 - 2018) was also a descendant.
• Henry Colville Montgomery Campbell (1887 - 1970) was a very important church leader. He was the Bishop of Willesden (1940–1942), Bishop of Kensington (1942–1949), Bishop of Guildford (1949–1956), and finally the Bishop of London (1956–1961).
• Sir Philip Henry Montgomery Campbell (born 1951) is a British astrophysicist.
• George Peter Montgomery Campbell (1830 - 1871) was a Professor of Classical Literature and History at the University of New Brunswick in Canada. A prize at the university is named after him.
• Colonel Henry Montgomery Campbell (1859 - 1933) was a commanding officer in the Canadian Expeditionary Force.
• Brigadier-General Herbert Montgomery Campbell (1861 - 1937) served in the Royal Artillery. He fought in Africa during the Second Boer War and commanded a division in World War I.
• John Aldham Robarts (1901 - 1991) was a well-known Canadian Baháʼí.