6. | Lord of Kintail Murdoch MacKenzie (4.Fynvola3, 2.Dorothea2, 1.Joan1) was born in 1340 in Kintail, Gairloch, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, United Kingdom; died in 1375. Other Events and Attributes:
- Also Known As : Black Mudoch of the Cave
- Occupation: 4th Lord of Kintail
- To Lady Kathleen: Great GrandParent
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Known to be a descendant from Gilleoin of Aird The name MacKenzie (MacCoinneach in Gaelic) means literally Son of Kenneth. The original Kenneth lived in the 13th Century and was descended from Gilleon Og, a younger son of Gilleon nah-airde (Gill eon of the Aird). From this Gilleon the once powerful Earls of Ross can be traced. This Kenneth that the MacKenzies claim descent from was known as Murdo Fillius Kennethde Kintail who was granted charter by King David II in 1362. Prior to the en d of the 15th century, the Mackenzies were followers of the MacDonalds, Lord of the Isles. However, after the forfeiture of the Lordship in 1493, the Mackenzies increased their power, gaining large possessions in Ross-shire. Staunch followers o f the Stuart cause, John of Killin, 9th chief fought at Flodden and his grandson Colin, fought for Mary Queen of Scots at Langside. Colin's eldest son, Kenneth became Lord Mackenzie of Kintail in 1609 and his grandson Earl of Seaforth in 1623. A nother son Ruaridh was ancestor of the Earls of Cromartie
Family/Spouse: Isabel MacAulay. Isabel (daughter of Murdock MacAulay) was born in 1344 in Kintail, Gairloch, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, United Kingdom; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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