John Cameron of Glendessary

JOHN CAMERON OF GLENDESSARY

John Cameron of Glen Dessary, here treated, is the son of Allan Cameron of Glendessary. NRS: GD218/51 He was served heir to his father on 29 September 1729. NRS: SC54/7/2/1/6

Death

A date of death has not been identified for John Cameron of Glendessary. He was alive on 18 April 1758, the date upon which he took possession of the lands of Acharn in Morven, NRS: GD218/46 and he may still have been alive on 15 November 1762, when his sister Jean speaks of the ill health of an unnamed brother in a letter to her cousin, Ewan Cameron of Fassifern, Clan MacFarlane and associated clans genealogy: Jean Cameron but he certainly died before 3 March 1768, when his younger brother Allan is noticed as the Laird of Glendessary. NRS: GD218/2

Evidence from the National Records of Scotland

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22 February 1721: Disposition by Allan Cameron of Glendessary to John Cameron, his son, of the 6 pennyland of Achibeg and Ardness, the 2 pennyland of Gwolchelis, the 4 pennyland of the Two Achaforsis, the 3 pennyland of Auchnagaune, the 2 pennyland of Inninbeg, the 1 pennyland of Arienas, the 1 pennyland of Corrosmiddle, the 2 1/2 pennyland of Clounlaid and the 2 1/2 pennyland of Corivaine, extending in all to a 12 merkland, as also the 16s 8d land of Knock of old extent and 1/2 merkland of Acharn, all in the parish of Morvern, following on the provision under the contract of marriage with Christian Cameron, his spouse, to provide for their heirs male but reserving the liferent use of these lands to himself and to his wife. Recorded in the Sheriff Court Books of Argyll at Inveraray, 26 Feb 1736. National Records of Scotland, Ardtornish Estate, reference GD218/51

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29 September 1729: Service of John Cameron to his father, Alan Cameron of Glendessarie .As heir in general. National Records of Scotland, Inveraray Sheriff Court, Service of Heirs, reference SC54/7/2/1/6

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27 August 1736: Petition by John Cameron of Glendessary, to obtain documents in the hands of Margaret Cameron, relict of John Cameron of Inverscadill (Inverscaddle). Granted. National Records of Scotland, Inveraray Sheriff Court, Petitions, reference CC2/7/3/6

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25 July 1738: Petition by John Cameron of Dungallon, factor for John Cameron of Glendessary, to obtain documents in the hands of the Clerk of Court . Granted.National Records of Scotland, Argyll Commissary Court, Petitions, reference CC2/7/3/8

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11 October 1739: Disposition by Lachalan Maclean of Kingairloch to John Cameron of Glendessary of the 4 pennyland of Yecorrie and 1 pennyland of Durinemast, all in the parish of Morvern, in return for 4500 merks scots, including 2000 merks due to his father, Allan Cameron under a wadset. National Records of Scotland, Ardtornish Estate, reference GD218/47

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31 May 1740: Instrument of sasine in favour of John Cameron of Glendessary of the 4 pennyland of Yecorrie and 1 pennyland of Durinemast, both in the parish of Morvern, following on disposition GD218/47. Recorded in the Particular Register of Sasines for Argyll, Bute and Dumbarton 12 Jul 1740. National Records of Scotland, Ardtornish Estate, reference GD218/48

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27 December 1753: Disposition by John Cameron of Glendessary to Allan Cameron, his brother, of the 1/2 merkland of Acharn, the 2 1/2 pennyland of Auchnatavishrushline, the 5 pennyland of Sron and Uilean, the 5 pennyland of Uladail and Torkaill, the 5 pennyland of Achranich and Strathuradale, the 5 pennyland of Achnaha, the 3 1/2 pennyland of Kinlochaline and the 1 1/2 pennyland of Dugharrie and Clashbreck, also the 4 pennyland of Augorie, the 1 pennyland of Durinemast, the 2 1/2 merkland of Clounlaid, the 2 merkland of Auchnagaune and Arienas, the 2 1/2 merkland of Achafors and Corrosmiddle, the1 merkland Inninbeg, all in the parish of Morven, some lands to be held from him and some from his superior. National Records of Scotland, Ardtornish Estate, reference GD218/52

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19 November 1757: Precept of clare constat by Archibald, Duke of Argyll in favour of John Cameron of Glendessary as heir to deceased Allan Cameron of Glendessary, his father, in the 1/2 merland of Acharn in the parish of Morvern. National Records of Scotland, Ardtornish Estate, reference GD218/45

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19 November 1757: Certified copy charter of resignation by Archibald, Duke of Argyll to Allan Cameron of the 3 pennyland of Kinlochaline, the pennyland of Dugharrie, the 1/2 pennyland of Clashbreck, the 1 pennyland of Sron, the 2 1/2 pennyland of Auchnatavishrushline, the 5 pennyland of Achranich and Strawhurrell, the 4 pennyland of Uladail, the 1/2 merkland of Torkaill, the 1 1/2 pennyland of Sron, the 5 pennyland of Achnaha, the 6 pennyland of Achibeg and Ardness , 2 pennyland of Coulheyle, 4 pennyland of the Two Achaforsis, the 3 pennyland of Auchagaune, 2 pennyland of Inninbeg, 1 pennyland of Arienas, 1 pennyland of Corrosmiddle, 2 1/2 pennyland of Clounlaid, 2 1/2 pennyland of Corivaine, all in the parish of Morvern, resigned by John Cameron of Glendessary, Allan's brother. Endorsed as a true copy from the chartulary of the Argyll family, 20 Jun 1825. National Records of Scotland, Ardtornish Estate, reference GD218/53

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18 April 1758: Instrument of sasine in favour of John Cameron of Glendessary of the 1/2 merkland of Acharn in the parish of Morvern following on precept of clare constat GD218/45. Recorded in the Particular Register of Sasines for Argyll, Bute and Dumbarton, 15 May 1758. National Records of Scotland, Ardtornish Estate, reference GD218/46

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3 March 1768: Extract contract between Captain Allan Cameron of Glendessary and Allan Maclean of Drimnin relating to new division of the lands of Kinlochaline and others in the parish of Morvern following on failed arbitration between them in terms of a contract in August 1767. Registered in the Books of Council and Session, 3 Feb 1769. National Records of Scotland, Inveraray Sheriff Court, reference GD218/2

Disposition by John Cameron of Glendessary

2 October 1740: "Be it known to all men by these presents Mr John Cameron of Glendessary with consent of Donald Cameron of Locheil Esquire and John Cameron of Dungallon Esq to whom I am interdicted for certain good causes and considerations to have given granted and dispone to myself and the heirs male of my body which failing to Allan Cameron my brother germain and the heirs male of his body which failing to my heirs male whatsoever which failing to my own nearest heirs and assignees whatsoever heritably and irredeemably all and whole the four penny land of Yecorry or Quarry and one penny land of Derinamart with the manor place, houses, biggins, yards, lofts, crofts, mosses, meadows, woods, fishings, grazings, shealings, with all other parts pendicles and pertinents of the same whatsoever lying within the Lordship of Morvine of old, within the shire of Inverness now within the shire of Argyle, Together with all right title interest claim property and possession. Which I or my predecessors or Authors had, have, or any ways may have claim or pretend thereto in time coming and likewise a contract of wadset of the four penny and a half of Auguorie (Ardgour ?) and Dirnamart by Donald McLean of Kingarloch in favour of the decease Allan Cameron of Glendessary my father and the heirs male lawfully to be procreate of his body, which failing to his other nearest and lawful heirs male and assignees whatsoever with the sum of two thousand merks Scots money for which the said lands are redeemable bearing date the twenty ninth day of May 1702, and also a general service of me as heir to my said decease father returned to the Chancery upon the 18th Jan 1732…Whereby I have the right to the said contract of wadset and likewise a disposition of the said four penny land of Yecorry or Quorie and half a penny land of Derinamart granted by Lauchlane MacLean of Kingarloch in favours of me and my heirs and assignees whatsoever and procuratorie of resignation of sasine and clause of absolute warrandice therein contained dated the 11th day of October 1739. I consent to the Registration hereof in the Books of Council and Session therein to remain for preservation and to that effect. In witness whereof I and my said interdictors in token of their consent have subscribed these presents consisting of this and the preceding page written on stamped paper by Archibald Cameron Brother Germain to the said Donald Cameron of Lochiel at Acharn the 22nd day of October one thousand seven hundred and forty years before these witness. Lauchlane Mac Lean of Kingarloch Esq, John Cameron Tacksman of Achranich and the said Archibald Cameron. Clan MacFarlane and associated clans genealogy

Letter from Jean Cameron to Ewan Cameron of Fassifern

Achallader 15 November 1762: Dear Cousin, I came here late last night and this morning your express arrived with the account of Lochiel's death which we little expected as we never was informed of his being in so bad a way which circumstance must affect his friends the more as the misfortunes of one family seems never to be all at an end - and now has little more to loose or suffer and I think miss Annie was much in the right to insist on carrying Lochiel's remains to Killmaly – had I been there I would have joined her and persuaded my brother should he be of the same opinion if there and even run the risk of the minore interest … I am very happy that you and Annie happen to be in that place as I'm hopeful you have done all the necessary honours to his corps' interment which was done to this family . . . . . I now come to acquaint you of the present situation of this family – My poor brother is in such a bad state of health that we could not venture to inform him of Lochiel's death he has had a severe bloody flux for these six weeks past and is now so violent with ….(description of the symptoms and distress suffered) he is confined to bed now and I scarcely know him, all this was concealed from me being myself in a very bad state of health the event is too much reason to dread as that distemper was always of dismal consequence to our family by the above you may judge of my condition and how unable it is for me either to write or act. My sister is in a good way of recovery but alas Allan has every bad symptom and even can no longer support his trouble then all is over with me. Dear cousin, your humble servant…….Jean Cameron Achairn 15th November 1762. PS I hope you acquainted. Clan MacFarlane and associated clans genealogy: Jean Cameron