Sir Laumon son of Malcolm

SIR LAUMAN

Laumannus son of Malcolmi (1231 x 1241) Laumam (1265) Laumannus son of Malcolmi (1270) Laumanni (1295)

Death

A date and place of death has not been identified for Sir Lauman. However, he is certainly known to have died before 12 July 1695. Paisley Registrum: pp. 138-9 See also Lamont Papers: number 9 on page 7

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Evidence from the Register of the Monastery of Paisley

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1231 x 1241: Charter by which Duncanus son of Fercher, and his nephew, Laumannus son of Malcolmi, confirm that they have given the Church of Killinan to the monks of Paisley. Paisley Registrum: p. 132 See also Lamont Papers: number 1 on page 1

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6 May 1270: Charter by which Engusium son of Duncani son of Ferkardi confirms possession of the Church of Kylinnan to the monks of Paisley, as it was conveyed to them by his father, Duncanus son of Ferkardi, and Duncanus's nephew, Laumannus son of Malcolmi. The charter was witnessed by David son of Ferchar, chaplain, Malcolm son of Lauman, and others. Paisley Registrum: pp. 133-4 See also Lamont Papers: number 4 on page 4

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10 February 1592-93:

https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015025923007&view=1up&... Lamont Papers: number 7 on p. 6]

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21 February 1292-93: John by the Grace of God, King of Scotland

Lamont Papers: number 8 on p. 6

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12 July 1295: Charter by which Malcolmus son of the deceased Sir Laumanni confirms that he has give a one halfpenny land belonging to the Church of Kyllinan to the monks of Paisley. Paisley Registrum: pp. 138-9 See also Lamont Papers: number 9 on page 7

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1469: Transcript of a Papal Bull of 1265 which confirms the possessions of the Abbey of Paisley, including the land, with its pertinents, given to them by the deceased Duncanus son of Ferkchardi, and his cousin Laumam: "Et terrara cum pertinentiis fuis quam quondam Duncanus filius Ferkchardi et Laumam confanguineus ipfuis Duncani monafterio veftro contulerunt ibidem. Paisley Registrum: pp. 308-14 See also Lamont Papers: number 3 on pp. 2-4

Printed Evidence

1. An Inventory of Lamont Papers (1231-1897). Collected, Edited and Presented to the Scottish Record Society by Sir Norman Lamont of Knockdow, Baronet, FSA. Scot.(Printed by J. Skinner & Company Ltd., Edinburgh, 1914), 495 pp.
2. Registrum Monasterii de Passelet Cartas Privilegia Concentiones Aliaquae Munimenta Compectens A Domo Fundata A. D. MCLXIII Usque ad A. D. MDXXIX (The Maitland Club, Edinburgh, MDCCCXXXII), 440 pp. plus appendix and index

Genealogy

1. Stirnet: Lamont 1
2. Darryl Lundy's Peerage

Unattributed Biographical Summary

Sir Laumon, Lamont of Ardlamont, Ist Chief of Clan Laomainn, Ladmainn mic, was born ca. 1215 in Cowal, Argyllshire, Scotland and died ca. 1293 Cowal, Argyllshire, Scotland. [1]

Parents: Malcolm MacFerchar, b. 1181, Glassary, Argyllshire, Scotland and d. Abt 1235, Paisley, Renfewshire, Scotland. and ??

Married:

1. in 1239 to ?? MacDonald, b. 1224 Western Isles, Scotland, and d. 1268
2. in 1269 to Jean De Lyon, b. 1244

Children of Sir Laumon and ?? McDonald:

1. Janet Lamont, b. 1240, Kilfinan, Argyllshire, Scotland
2. Malcolm Lamont, b. 1250, Ardlamont, Argyllshire, Scotland, d. after 1294, Lamont, Cowall Peninsula, Argyll, Scotland

Children of Sir Laumon and Jean de Lyon:

1. Malmory Lamont, b. 1270, Ardlamont, Argyllshire, Scotland
2. Duncan Lamont, b. 1272, Ardlamont, Argyllshire, Scotland

Notes

From it's name, the territory of Ardlamont is thought to originally belonged to Sir Laumon, and thus to the chiefs who succeeded him. The Lamonts of Ardlamont, are believed to be the descendants of Ewen, who was slain in 1321, for his support of Robert the Bruce. Possibly, they were rewarded for supporting Bruce, with territory taken from the Lamont Chief who had opposed Bruce. In any case, in 1433, they acknowledged the Lamont Chief as their near cousin, chief of kin, and feudal superior. Prior to this time, they may have been independent of the chief, and had extensive holdings from the Steward, or the Crown. In 1554, their being no male heirs, the land passed to the chief.

Additional notes

n.b. source not known

◦Ist Chief of Clan Laomainn .

After the destruction of Toward Castle in 1646, Ardlamont became the seat of the chief.

Where did the Lamonts come from ?

The Lamonts are believed to have originated in Ireland, possibly from the great O'Neill princes of Tyrone house, where the chiefs are said to descend. Ulster Kings and have been present in Scotland from the mid twelfth century.

Where are the Lamonts based in Scotland?

The first Lamont landing point was in the Cowal Penninsula on the West Coast of Scotland. Toward Castle is believed to be located on the site of their first settlement in the area. Throughout history this has been the main location for the Clan.

Clan Chief

The traditional head of a Clan is it's Chief and this "office" is inherited through the male blood line. The first recorded Chief is Sir Laumun in 1235 with the current chief being a Father Peter Noel Lamont of Lamont who lives in Australia.

Links

1. Lamont Family DNA Study

Sources

1. [S005898] lamont 2.GED. Date of Import: Jul 6, 2005