MacVicar
RMBlack
Scots descent in the United States of America. She knows about the Clan
Campbell and Clan MacNaughton connection but needs to know more about
MACVICAR. Can anybody please help.
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The Glenallan
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JHL
MACVICAR. A not uncommon name in Argyllshire, in G. M'Bhiocair or Mac a'
Bhiocair, 'son of the vicar.’ James Makuecar was burgess of Glasgow in 1488
(LCD., p. 257). Donald owyr Makfikar was one of the victims of the hership
of Petty in 1502 (Rose, p. 176). Mr. Archibald M’Yvicare who appears as
provost of the Collegiate Church of Kilmond (Kilmun) in 1529-41-48 (RMS. m,
861, and Argyll charters) afterwards became a monk of Cupar Abbey
(Poltalloch Writs, p. 139; Cupar-Angus, 1, p.XX III). The Chronicle of
Fortingall records (p. 121) the death in 1542 of the wife of John M'Ayn
Rawych V'Gewycar (i.e. John the grizzled son of the vicar); and in 1543
Nevin Makvicar witnessed a charter of lands in the barony of Phantelane,
Argyllshire (RMS., m, 2902). Sir Niall McVicar was rector of Lochawe, 1555
(Poltalloch Writs, p. 142), and in 1561 one Makvicar had lands near
Inveraray given to him. Schir Newyne MVicar was "commissar of Ergile" in
1580 (Call. p. 17), Patrick McVicar was servitor of George Campbell of
Inveraray in 1654 (Poltalloch Writs, p. 73), and Duncan McViccar was ordered
to be transported to New England in 1685 (RPC., 3. ser. X1 94)
The Macvicars appear first as a small clan dependent on the Macnaughtons,
and after the dispersion of that clan they appear to have followed the
Campbell’s of Argyll. The Breadalbane Macvicars appear to have descended
from Maurice McNaughton and Duncan McNaughton, who were vicars of Inchadney
from 1480 to 1523 (FB. p. 369). A standing-stone formerly on the lawn of the
castle of Inveraray was said to mark the old march between the Macvicars and
the
Macivers (OPS. rx, p. 90). Macquaker appears to be a corrupt form of this
name. M'Weckare 1663, M'Wicare 1556, McWiccar 1684, Makwicar 1530.
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Jimerson
Thank you very much. I'd been guessing at some things and this helps the
perspective so much.
To all the old-timers (ones in the know, not age) on this ng, your
contributions are invaluable and greatly appreciated.
To all the new-comers, be patient and use your imagination in searching. It
will be both surprising and pleasing to say the least!!
Take care all,
Lori
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Kiltie8703
a' Bhiocair, (son of the Vicar). James Makuecar was a burgess in Glasgowin
1488. (Earliest record shown in Black,s Surnames of Scotland.(remember the "U"
would be pronounced as "V'. Makfikar in 1502, Makvicar in1543,Niall McVicar in
1555,Dubcan McViccar in 1685,Black says MacVicars appear to have descended
fromMaurice & Donald MacNaughton in Breadalbane, who where the Vicars of
Inchadney from 1480 to 1523.. Bye for now, Good Hunting, Kilti...@AOL.com
RMBlack
have been met with much gratitude by Lori.
I always think it is a good idea for those searching for information, to
immediately print off the information in hard copy, maybe more than once,
and to store in a safe place for the family. Just a wee tip.
It is not unknown for hard disc failure to wipe out months of painstaking
research.
BTW...this applies to all research.
Regards
The Glenallan
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