WebGigha came into the hands of the MacNeills in 1449. Alexander of the Isles was imprisoned after a fierce rebellion against James I, but after his release, attained great power and importance in Scotland. Whilst he was incarcerated in Castle Sweyn, Alexander's Constable was Torquill MacNeill. Torquill benefited from this association on the death ... WebJan 30, 2024 · This pedigree as recorded by R.L. MacNeil traces the descent of the Barra MacNeils from 'Niall son of Muirceartach, son of Donal, son of Aodh, son of Niall, son of Aodh Alaind, son of Aodh Aonrachan, son of Aodh Athlamh, son of Flathartach'. Although the names are clearly garbled and although MacNeil's account of the early history of his …

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WebApr 29, 2024 · Notes 1 - Torquil McNeill of Taynish, was Keeper of Castle Swein in 1449, and from him sprang several branches, and the early descent is complicated. Neil … WebOct 17, 2005 · The first McNeil of this family about whom there is good documentary evidence is Torquil (died c. 1380) who was Constable of Sweyn Castle which was an appendage of the Scottish Crown at Knapdale in North Cantyre. He was also Chief of the Clan Neill of Taynish in Cantyre and Gigha. puzzi 10/1 1100-130

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WebNeil MacNeil (of Gigha) was named as constable of Castle Sween in a charter of 1455, and his brother Hector (of Taynish) named as constable in a witness list of 1472. For much … WebOct 22, 2024 · McNeills of Argyll (in Taynish, Gigha and Colonsay) The origins of the Argyll MacNeills is also obscure. In the late 15th century, one MacNeill is recorded as the keeper of Castle Sween.In the mid 16th century, a certain Torquil MacNeill was known as the "chief and principal of the clan and surname of Maknelis". The 19th century scholar W.F. Skene … WebJul 21, 2024 · Neil McNEILL of Taynish, born 1540, Scotland, died After 1598 - Family and Pedigree of Henri Michael Ferran. Neil McNEILL of Gigha (1476-Bef 1554) Neil ... Neil … puzzi 50/35