Lachlan Maclean, 3rd Laird of Torloisk

Lachlan Maclean, 3rd Laird of Torloisk was a 17th-century Scottish nobleman. He managed the estate of Sir John Maclean, 4th Baronet with Lauchlan Maclean, 2nd Laird of Brolas during his minority.[1]

Biography

He was reputed one of the most gallant and accomplished gentlemen of his time, and well qualified for the highest station in the gift of his country. He did not aspire to state intrigue, but contented himself in looking after affairs of interest to his clan. He managed, in conjunction with Lauchlan Maclean, 2nd Laird of Brolas, the estate of MacLean during the minority of Sir John Maclean, 4th Baronet, and was of great service in retrieving the embarrassed affairs of the chief.

He married Barbara, daughter of Alexander MacDonald of Sleat, brother of Sir James Mor Macdonald, 9th Laird of Sleat, and had issue, two sons and one daughter:

It was in 1685 that Lachlan besieged, captured, and destroyed the castle of Carnassary, and, as is shown by the petition of Duncan Campbell. He died prior to 1690.[2]

Ancestors

Lachlan Maclean, 3rd Laird of Torloisk's ancestors in three generations
Lachlan Maclean, 3rd Laird of Torloisk Father:
Hector Maclean, 2nd Laird of Torloisk
Paternal Grandfather:
Lachlan Og Maclean, 1st Laird of Torloisk
Paternal Great-Grandfather:
Sir Lachlan Mor Maclean
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Marian Campbell of Achnabreck
Paternal Great-Grandfather:
Sir Duncan Campbell of Achnabreck
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