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From the book Bonnie Prince Charlie by Fitzroy MacLean
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The spot where Bonnie Prince Charlie landed in Scotland. Photos by Colin
Stevens, November 2006.
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The Prince's Cairn - The sport where Bonnie Prince Charlie boarded a
ship to return to France. Photos by Colin Stevens, November 2006.
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Monument to King James and Bonnie Prince Charlie in St. Peter's in the
Vatican City. When one descends from the dome, one exits facing this
monument.
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Casket of Bonnie Prince Charlie and his father I believe . In the crypt
under St. Peter's, Vatican City. Photos by Colin Stevens, December
2006.
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| "Seven Men of Glenmoriston" |
It is known that a MacGregor was one of the "Seven Men of Glenmoriston" who stayed with the Prince during his flight. They were
"led by one Patrick Grant and consisted of two MacDonalds, three Chisolms
and a MacGregor." (p. 274 of Bonnie Prince Charlie by Fitzroy MacLean).
Another book names him as Gregor MacGregor. |
| John MacGregor Murray of Glencarnock |
"... (MacGregor name proscribed, had to use the name Murray) ...
John MacGregor Murray of Glencarnock, assisted the Chevalier, but to prevent the
forfeiture of the remaining lands, the active support was conducted by Rob Roy
MacGregor, the most celebrated freebooter in Scottish history. The next chief,
Robert of Glencarnoch, joined Prince Charles and fought at Culloden, but was
pardonned and fell in the American Civil War." (I would like to know
details of his death and location of grave if known) (From "Tartans of the
Clans and Families of Scotland" - copy with Dr. Estelle Stevens in 2006) |
| MacGregor as ADC |
3. Another book mentions that the Prince's Aide de Camp (ADC) was a
MacGregor. ( ) |
| MacGregor piper for the Prince |
4. A MacGregor website also mentions
that the Prince's piper was a MacGregor. |
| Lieutenant Colonel Robert McGregor of
Glencarnock, Esq. |
Appointed a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army by
the Prince 29 Oct. 1745 (copy p. 377 "History of The Clan Gregor From Public
Records and Private Collections - Amelia Georgiana Murray MacGregor of
MacGregor 1901 [CD copy with Colin MacGregor Stevens] |
| Major Evan McGregor, Younger brother of
Glencarnock |
Appointed a Major in the Army by the Prince 29
Oct. 1745 (copy p. 377 "History of The Clan Gregor From Public Records and
Private Collections - Amelia Georgiana Murray MacGregor of MacGregor 1901
[CD copy with Colin MacGregor Stevens] |
| Colonel Gregor MacGregor (Laird of GlenGyll) |
Appointed a Colonel and Commandant of the
Fortress of Down, Cardross, and Balinton by the Prince 15 Oct. 1745
(copy p. 378 "History of The Clan Gregor From Public Records and Private
Collections - Amelia Georgiana Murray MacGregor of MacGregor 1901 [CD copy
with Colin MacGregor Stevens] |
| Lieutenant Colonel John McGrigor (McGregor) or
Drummond, Balnacuil. (in Mailer More Glenartney?) |
Appointed a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army by
the Prince 21 Nov. 1745 (copy p. 379-380 "History of The Clan Gregor From
Public Records and Private Collections - Amelia Georgiana Murray MacGregor
of MacGregor 1901 [CD copy with Colin MacGregor Stevens] His parentage is
unknown but he left a son Alexander MacGregor at Loch Catherine side, whose
daughter Henrietta, was the second wife of James X of Glengyle. |
| Gregor (Grigor) Murray of Fogfield (Coinneachan)
(probably Balhaldie's second brother) |
Copy p. 382 2 Sept. 1745 - To raise soldiers in
Glen Almond for the Prince on behalf of Duke William of Atholl.
"History of The Clan Gregor From Public Records and Private Collections -
Amelia Georgiana Murray MacGregor of MacGregor 1901 [CD copy with Colin
MacGregor Stevens] |
| James MacGregor of Balnachoille |
Copy p. 383 "History of The Clan Gregor From
Public Records and Private Collections - Amelia Georgiana Murray MacGregor
of MacGregor 1901 [CD copy with Colin MacGregor Stevens] |
| MacGregors in the Prince's Army |
300 are listed c. middle of Nov 1745 in London
Newspapers as published in Scots magazine (date not given) but
pre-1902. Copy p. 380 "History of The Clan Gregor From Public Records and
Private Collections - Amelia Georgiana Murray MacGregor of MacGregor 1901
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Families accept their heirlooms at face value, and I do in this case.
However, there are historical tests that one should apply to see if the story is
plausible.
1. Is the razor old enough? Is the style correct, and was the maker in
business then? I have not found information about this maker, which suggest
that they are old, and their products very rare. The "J" in Johnson is
spelled the Latin way of a capital "I" which suggests great antiquity.
I hope someone has more information of these early razors and this company.
2. Is it reasonable for the Prince to have given a personal item to a
MacGregor? Yes, the MacGregors were Jacobite supporters, and there are two
likely candidates - the 1 of the Seven Men of Glenmorriston, and the piper. Some
MacGregors were at the Battle of Culloden, though most were off on a battle
mission North of there and missed the battle. Of course, the note does not say
that it was "given", just that it had belonged to the Prince. My
MacGregor ancestors would steal cattle but I doubt they would steal from their
Heir Apparent, for whom they would lay down their lives.
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