Genealogy of The Clan Gregor - 6 - MacCondochy MhicAlasdair of Ardlarich

[1] MACGREGOR OF ARDLARICH. "One MS. account states that 'In the year 1500 the 32 merkland of the Slios Mhin on north side of Loch Rannoch was divided into three divisions,
The western division consisting of Dunan, Kinchlacher &c comprehending the 11 merkland west of the river Ericht, was held by Alexander mor a younger son of Roro [see Alasdair mor in Dunan ] and notwithstanding the Charter possessed by Sir Robert Menzies Sep.1, 1502, to the 32 merkland, Alexander More and his descendants maintained their right of occupancy until April 22, 1675, when Patrick MacGregor in Dunan took a wadset from Sir Alexander Menzies of the 2 merkland of Kinclacher under reversion of 500 merks scots.
Amelia has on page 215 "The middle division, consisting of the 12 merkland comprehending Ardlaraich, Kilchonan &c was possessed by Gregor MacGregor who died in the island of Loch Rannoch July 31, 1526, (1522!) he was the son of John McEwne vich Allester MacGregor brother of Glenstray. The last of this family was Captain Robert MacGregor who commanded the MacGregor company raised in Rannoch for Prince Charles' army 1745.” - But if the family were McCondochy mhicGriogair, that suggests they descended from Gregor who had a son Duncan as above.

[2] Duncane McAllester wich Allester 1595." His name appears in an action by Robertson of Strowan warning him and other McAllesters alias McGregors to flit from his lands in the Barony of Fernan on Loch Tay side.
His name gives presumption that the following four brothers may have been his sons
1. Archibald dhu McCondachie Vic Allaster mentioned in Bail Bond given by Glenstray to Argyle, 22nd April 1601. He is evidently identical with the "Gillespa Ruadh," first known head of the House of Ardlarich. He is mentioned June 28, 1602 and again in July 1612 as "Archibald dhu McCondachie vic Allaster in Ardlarich," when he adopted the surname of Menzies. He was living 24th October 1629.- Leny Papers.
2. Allaster Mccondoquhie McAllaster is mentioned in the Roll of 1586, but except his patronymic of "Son of Duncan" there is no other link.
3. John dhu McCondochy VcAllaster "occupear of the 6 merk land of Ardlariche in Rannoch." Decreet of Court of Session 24 May 1595. He had a son Hugh who married Janet, daughter of John McGregor of Easter Innervar in Rannoch. He was enfeoffed with his cousin Angus MacDonald in the 3 merkland of Lerne, Rannoch, and had a son Hugh who was enfeoffed with his parents 17th May 1671 in Easter Innervar, and had in 1693 from Sir Alexander Menzies a Precept of Clare Constat of Lerne.
4. Donald Dhu McCondochy VcAllaster in Rannoch.

[3] Gillespie dubh MacGregor of Ardlarich left two sons.
There is mention of an elder son, Gregor Gillespie Vic Connachie as well as of
1. John dhu McGillespie in Ardlarich who was alive in 1655.
2. Donald, of whom hereafter, being the founder of another Family called "Sliochd Domhnuil Mhic Patrick."

Gillespic is mentioned in 1621 - From Amelia i, page 446
“Dec. 6. (1621) James &a. Forsameikle as it is understand to the Lordis of secreit Counsaill that laitlie upon the 24. day of Sep. last
         Callum McGregour McCoulecheir. 
        Duncane McGregour McCoulecheir son to the said Callum
         Gillespick McCondoquhy VcAllaster 
        Patrik McGregour gar
and John Dow milt McCarliche VcEwin Vcean
wer ordourlie denunceit our rebellis and put to our horne be virtue of our other letters, raisit at the instance of Kathrene Niniane VcEan the relict, John and Andrew Mcphersonis as sones with the seven dochteris, and remanent kin and friendis of umqle William Mcpherstoun in Gaspartoun. Commission against them to the Sherrifs of Perth

[4] I. Gilespa Ruadh, who succeeded him. and Evan
Ewan of whom hereafter

[5] "Allaster MacCondoquhie MacAllaster (Ardlarich)", No 7 in 1586 list; missing thereafter

[6] "16 Johne Dow McCondoquhey MacGregor (brother of Allaster McCondoquhey)", #16-1586; No #35-1590; #8-1592; #10-1601;
1604. February 18 Eleven persons executed. #11. John Dow McCondochie VcEwin,

[7] #37-1590 "and Archibald dhu his brothers" (brother of #35-1590 John dhu macconachy VcAllaster in Rannoch) #14-1611a Archibald McConeichy VcAllester McGregour in Rannoche
#48-1613b Archibald McCone(i)chy Vcallester at Glenfrune
#7-1613d "first rank"

[8] #15-1611a ... McAnedowe VcConeichy Vc Allester and #16-1611a ... McGregour bruther sunne to the said #14-1611a - Archibald McConeichy VcAllester McGregour in Rannoche [Three sons of Eoin dubh listed, all apparently recorded after 1611 - not sure which of them are listed here. 15 16

[9] #47-1613b Donald McAndow(ie) VcConechy VcAllester

[10] #17-1586 Donald Dow - probable brother of #16-1586 Johne Dow McCondoquhey MacGregor (brother of Allaster McCondoquhey)", #16-1586; #36-1590; #8-1592;

[11] 1649 list: Amelia Vol ii, p116-120 and 467-470:
26 John dow McGillespick VcConnochie VcGregor in Rannoch,
27 Donald McGregor his brother there,
26 and 27. John Dhu McGillespie in Ardlaraich, alive 1655, page 217, and Donald, his brother, page 218.

[12] Amelia Vol ii, p21 - Skirmish at Leny
“1626 June 17. Horning (Graham &c versus Roy MacGregour and vtheris) Buchanans upon Duncane Roy McGregor brother sone to vmqle Patrik Aldoch McGregour, .... James McGregour, sone to Gillespie (Archibald) VcAllaster in Rannach,