Hector Maclean, 2nd Laird of Torloisk facts for kids

Hector MacLean was an important person in his family's history. He was the second Laird of Torloisk. A Laird was like a leader or lord of a specific area. Hector took on this role after his father.

About Hector MacLean

Hector MacLean was the son of Lachlan Og MacLean, 1st Laird of Torloisk. His father was the first Laird of Torloisk.

His Marriages and Children

Hector MacLean was married two times. His first wife was Jannet. She was the daughter of Allan Maclean of Ardtornish. With Jannet, Hector had three daughters:

• Margaret Maclean of Torloisk: She married Lachlan Maclean of Lochbuie.
• Marian Maclean of Torloisk: She married Hector Roy MacLean of Coll. He was the son of John Garbh Maclean, 7th Laird of Coll.
• Mary Maclean of Torloisk: She married Duncan Campbell of Sandaig.

Hector's second wife was Catherine. She was the daughter of John Campbell of Lochnell. With Catherine, Hector had more children:

• Lachlan Maclean, 3rd Laird of Torloisk: He became the next Laird after his father.
• Hector Maclean of Torloisk: Sadly, he passed away due to an attack by a group of robbers.
• John of Tarbert: He married Catherine, who was the daughter of Donald Campbell of Comguish. They had children named Donald Maclean, 5th Laird of Torloisk, John, and Marianne. Marianne later married Charles MacLean of Kilunaig.
• Isabella Maclean of Torloisk: She married Lauchlan Maclean, 2nd Laird of Brolas.
• Jannet Maclean of Torloisk: She married Hector MacLean 2nd Laird of Kinlochaline.