John Dubh Maclean, 1st Laird of Morvern facts for kids
John Dubh MacLean, 1st Laird of Morvern was an important leader who started several branches of the Maclean family, including the Macleans of Kinlochaine, Drimnin, and Pennycross. The name "Dubh" means "black" in Scottish Gaelic.
His Early Life
John Dubh MacLean was the second son of Hector Mor Maclean, 12th Clan Chief. His father was a powerful leader of the Maclean clan, which is a large family group in Scotland.
Family and Descendants
John Dubh was married three times. With his second wife, Catherine, he had a son named Allan Maclean of Ardtornish.
Allan's family line continued through his son, Lachlan Maclean of Calgary. Lachlan's son was Allan Maclean of Grulin, and his son was Charles of Kilunaig.
The Pennycross Macleans
Charles's son was Alexander Maclean, 1st Laird of Pennycross. Alexander became a doctor and married Una in 1700. Una was the daughter of Alexander MacGillivray of Pennyghael. Alexander and Una had two children: Archibald, who would take over from his father, and Catherine. Catherine later married Major Donald MacLean, a soldier in the Royal Scots regiment.
Alexander's son, Archibald Maclean, 2nd Laird of Pennycross, was born in 1761 and passed away in 1830. People thought highly of Archibald. He was a major in the 3rd regiment of Argyleshire fencibles, which were local defense forces. He also served as a deputy lieutenant for the county, helping to manage local affairs.
Archibald married Alicia, and they had a large family of nine sons and three daughters. Many of them grew up to do important things. Some of their children who reached adulthood were Alexander, Allan Thomas, Charles James, Mary, John, Juliana, Hector, Lachlan, and Archibald Donald.
A Family of Soldiers
Several of John Dubh's descendants became notable soldiers.
- Allan Thomas became a lieutenant general, a very high rank in the military.
- Charles James joined the 70th Highlanders in 1813. He fought in every battle with his regiment, including the famous victory at Waterloo, where he bravely carried the regimental flag. He later became a lieutenant in the 31st regiment of foot and died in Calcutta in 1837.
- John first worked as a surgeon. Later, he joined the Second West India Regiment, which was led by his uncle, Alexander MacLean. John became a lieutenant before he passed away in Nassau, Bahamas, in 1822.
- Mary was one of Archibald's daughters. She never married and died in 1837.
