John ("John MacGorrie 4th Laird of Inverchaolain and Knockdow") McGorrie 4th Laird of Inverchaolain and Knockdow was born about 1490 in Inverchaolain, Argyllshire, Scotland. He died in 1523, at age ~33.
# ID: I05028
# Name: John McGorrie 1 2 3
# Sex: M
# ALIA: John /Lamont/
# Title: 4thLaird of Inverchaolain
# Birth: ABT 1490 in Inverchaolain and Knockdow 1 2 3
# Death: ABT 1523
# Note:
Toward Castle was the home of the chiefs of Clan Lamont, although they were originally styled "of Inveryne" a charter was granted in
1472 confirming them in possession of the lands at the South End of the East Cowal Peninsular and making those of Inveryne into a barony.
Toward Castle was the home of the chiefs of Clan Lamont, although they were originally styled "of Inveryne" a charter was granted in
1472 confirming them in possession of the lands at the South End of the East Cowal Peninsular and making those of Inveryne into a barony.
Sir John Lamont, 10th Chief, Inverchaolain purchased further lands at Toward from James V in 1535
1523 a John McGorre voches a deed in Glascow by the last McPhadrick of Killellan to Sir John
june 1531 John Lawmont of Knockdow is reckoned as IV Laird of Knockdow & Inverchaolain
4th Laird of Knockdow
The McGorrie Lamonts of Knockdow were descended from Godfrey (Gorrie) Lamont c. 1431. Godfrey was the son of John Lamont, who may have
been a younger son of Chief John III, which would place him in a direct line from Sir Laumon. One can only hope this is true, as they were
the Lamonts who retained their ancestral land the longest, and maintained the traditions and history up to the present day. Sir Norman
Lamont of Knockdow, the last McGorie Lamont, having no heirs, Knockdow was sold in 1992.
Knockdow (Knock-doo) comes from the Gaelic cnoc dubh, or black hill. It was named from the site of Old Knockdow, which was a few miles
north of the present site. The current Knockdow is just about two miles north of Toward Castle, on route A 815.
The early McGorries were as turbulent and red handed as the later descendants were peaceful and prosperous. After Godfrey's witnessing
of a charter in 1431, the next written record was of a fine paid by John McGorrie for the killing of some Campbells at Ardlamont. The
matter was settled between the two Chiefs, by the fine being paid. The first title acknowledging the superiority of the Lamont chief, was
dated 1540. Their previous Campbell killing, and acknowledgment of the chief, did not deter a later Red Baron John McGorrie in 1573, from
accepting an offer of land from the Campbell Earl of Argyle, for the murder the Lamont Chief. The attempt took place, but the Chief managed
to reach Toward Castle safely, with the Red Baron in close pursuit. Lamont and Campbell then made peace, and The Earl of Argyle told
Knockdow to forget the bargain. Knockdow insisted on payment, otherwise he would complete the bargain. Apparently some payment was made.
The Lamont Chief brought Knockdow to trial, and Knockdow probably lost his rent income for life. However, in 1601, his grandson was
confirmed in the estates, and the matter was forgotten. It is interesting to note that the hearing was held in Dunbarton, as Cowal was
considered to wild and rude for a proper trial.
Thereafter, The McGorries were rather peaceful and loyal. Duncan Lamont of Knockdow was the first cadet to assist Chief James Lamont in
the wars of the mid 1600s, and was one of the defenders at the siege of Toward Castle. Knockdow and Auchinshelloch, were the only Lamont
lairds to be murdered at Dunoon after the surrender. The Lamonts of Knockdow survived these troubles better than most Lamonts, with most of
their land intact. In the mid 1700s, they reversed their wild past, and became solid business men and farmers. They also did very well in
the West Indian sugar business. Many younger sons entered the British army and navy, to lead distinguished careers. Colin Lamont, 1754-1831
was a famous astronomer
As mentioned above, upon the death of Sir Norman Lamont, Knockdow was sold, but fortunately, the items pertaining to Clan Lamont were
presented to the Clan Lamont Society in Scotland for preservation of our history. So the last of the old Lamont lands has passed from the
clan, and no longer does one of the oldest clans have it's roots firmly in Scottish Highland soil.
Charter by John Lawmont(of Inneryne) to John Lawmont M'Gorre, of those 6 mercates of his lands of Knockdow, lying in the bailery of
heirs in fee and heritage for ever, by all their right meithes and bounds, as they lie in length and breadth, in houses, woods, hills,
valleys, rivers, lochs, pastures, coalheughs, dovecots, iron mines, iron, quarries, stone and lime, etc
Dated at Towart 26 Aug 1500
witness the hinarable men John Lawmont of Ardlamont, John Lawmont, clerk of Killenen, brother of the said John of Inneryn Ewen
M'Yllecrist, Archibald Fowler, John M'Cloyf, John M'Olcullum, Serjent, and Patrick Lawmont
signed and sealed
J hon Lawmont of Inneryne
Father: Godfrey Lamont b: ABT 1460 in Inverchaolain, Scotland
Marriage 1 Spouse Unknown
Children
1. Has Children John Lamont b: 1520 in Inverchaolin and Knockdow
2. Has Children Ewen Mclan McGorrie b: ABT 1523
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1. Title: Lamont.FTW
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Text: Date of Import: 15 Feb 2003
2. Title: lamont 2.GED
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Text: Date of Import: Jul 6, 2005
3. Title: lamont 2.GED
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Text: Date of Import: Jul 9, 2005
George Young posts: "Toward Castle was the home of the chiefs of Clan Lamont, although they were originally styled 'of Inveryne', a charter was granted in 1472 confirming them in possession of the lands at the South End of the East Cowal Peninsular and making those of Inveryne into a barony.
"Sir John Lamont, 10th Chief, Inverchaolain purchased further lands at Toward from James V in 1535."
In 1523 a John McGorre vouches a deed in Glascow by the last McPhadrick of Killellan to Sir John. In
June 1531 John Lawmont of Knockdow is reckoned as IV Laird of Knockdow & Inverchaolain.
George young posts the following: "4th Laird of Knockdow: The McGorrie Lamonts of Knockdow were descended from Godfrey (Gorrie) Lamont c. 1431. Godfrey was the son of John Lamont, who may have been ayounger son of Chief John III, which would place him in a direct line from Sir Laumon. One can only hope this is true, as they were the Lamonts who retained their ancestral land the longest, and maintained the traditions and history up to the present day. Sir Norman Lamont of Knockdow, the last McGorie Lamont, having no heirs, Knockdow was sold in 1992.
"Knockdow (Knock-doo) comes from the Gaelic cnoc dubh, or black hill. It was named from the site of Old Knockdow, which was a few miles north of the present site. The current Knockdow is just about two miles north of Toward Castle, on route A 815.
"The early McGorries were as turbulent and red handed as the later descendants were peaceful and prosperous. After Godfrey's witnessing of a charter in 1431, the next written record was of a fine paidby John McGorrie for the killing of some Campbells at Ardlamont. The matter was settled between the two Chiefs, by the fine being paid. The first title acknowledging the superiority of the Lamont chief, was dated 1540. Their previous Campbell killing, and acknowledgment of the chief, did not deter a later Red Baron John McGorrie in 1573, from accepting an offer of land from the Campbell Earl of Argyle, for the murder the Lamont Chief. The attempt took place, but the Chief managed to reach Toward Castle safely, with the Red Baron in close pursuit. Lamont and Campbell then made peace, and The Earl of Argyle told Knockdow to forget the bargain. Knockdow insisted on payment, otherwise he would complete the bargain. Apparently some payment was made. The Lamont Chief brought Knockdow to trial,and Knockdow probably lost his rent income for life. However, in 1601, his grandson was confirmed in the estates, and the matter was forgotten. It is interesting to note that the hearing was held in Dunbarton, as Cowal was considered to wild and rude for a proper trial.
"Thereafter, The McGorries were rather peaceful and loyal. Duncan Lamont of Knockdow was the first cadet to assist Chief James Lamont in the wars of the mid 1600s, and was one of the defenders at thesiege of Toward Castle. Knockdow and Auchinshelloch, were the only Lamont lairds to be murdered at Dunoon after the surrender. The Lamonts of Knockdow survived these troubles better than most Lamonts,with most of their land intact. In the mid 1700s, they reversed their wild past, and became solid business men and farmers. They also did very well in the West Indian sugar business. Many younger sons entered the British army and navy, to lead distinguished careers. Colin Lamont, 1754-1831 was a famous astronomer
"As mentioned above, upon the death of Sir Norman Lamont, Knockdow was sold, but fortunately, the items pertaining to Clan Lamont were presented to the Clan Lamont Society in Scotland for preservationof our history. So the last of the old Lamont lands has passed from the clan, and no longer does one of the oldest clans have it's roots firmly in Scottish Highland soil." John ("John MacGorrie 4th Laird of Inverchaolain and Knockdow") McGorrie 4th Laird of Inverchaolain and Knockdow had person sources.
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