Genealogy of The Clan Gregor - 3 - The descendants of Eoin dubh

[1] Obit: 1440. April 20. Death of Malcolm son of John dhu MacGregor, at Glenurquhay,

[2] Obit: 1461. Death of Patrick MacGregor of Glenstray at Stronmelochane

The following discussion of the status of Patrick of Glenstrae was provided by Matt MacGregor.
It would appear, that this Patrick, Laird of Glenstrae was listed as #38 of the Lords and Barons of Scotland.
We assume that it is this Patrick of ruddy cheeks, Chief of Glenstrae, father of Eoin Dubh (who died in 1519), as the date for the recording of the Barons of Scotland was recorded under King James 1436-7
The apporation of Dominus is also replicant here as recorded amongst the other Lords, which shows the difference of title here.
The same is actually recorded, much more directly for his son john’s heir, his cousin Eoin McEwan who also has the title Dominus (Lord) recorded against him.
This is rather important for a number of reasons along with understanding the degree of later Campbell interference.
Note, within the full arms of Glenstrae I hold, which contains supporters, which directly counters Amelia’s claim of such never being granted to the prior MacGregors is completely incorrect, of note is the the helmet that separates the Shield and Crest which has it clearly visible, the helmet of high ranking nobility or royalty as it bares a barred helm. A rather important note regarding achievement of arms.

[4] Eoin Dubh, son of Padraig, (d 24th. May 1519) married as one of his wives Ealasaid from Glen Lyon.

[5] 2 January 1433/4 (ibid., 202) witness: Malcolmi Johannis gregorii = Gille-Coluim mac Eoin mhic Ghriogair witnessed delivery of sasine (in Latin) in the Glen Orchy lands to Cailean Campbell. This is consistent with Malcolm the chief being a son of Eion dubh and grandson of Gregor of the golden bridles.

[6] 16 October 1434 (AT) Alasdair mac Eoin mhic Ghriogair w. resignation by Eòghan mac Eòghain MacCorquodale, lord of Phantelan, to his overlord Donnchadh Campbell of Loch Awe. [Alasdair, second son of Eoin dubh]

[7] 20 October 1432 (Highland Papers iv, 200) 'Gregorio Johannis' [= Gregor son of John] witnessed a latin charter of the Glen Orchy lands by Donnchadh Campbell lord of Loch Awe to Cailean Campbell. It is possible that this Gregor could be the ancestor of the MacGregor lineage in Ardinconnel in the Gareloch. Descendants took the name Stewart in 1609 and went to Ireland. The family is ancestral to Lord Castlereagh

[8] 1448 charter Witnesses: Alan Stewart, granter's brother, Peter McGregor of Sronmelachan, [The chief, died 1461] John Johnston, [wanting] Campbell, Ewar Duncanson, Duncan Vean, David, chanter of Lismore, and sir Gavin, curate of Dysart.
Padraig, (b.circa 1405,, son of Gille Coluim he obtained a Papal dispensation to marry Mariota Campbell.
Dispensatio, 29th July 1441, It is represented for the part of Patrick Maogregore, layman, Mariote Cambel, mulier d. Arg. that they formerly committed fornication several times although not ignorant that they were related in the third and third degrees of consanguinity and they desire to be united in matrimony for the settlement of scandal between their kinsmen and friends, but on account of the said impediment they cannot fulfil their desire without apostolic dispensation. The Pope is therefore supplicated to dispense them to contract and remain in matrimony, declaring their offspring legitimate and absolving them from incest. Concessum Florence.