Friday, February 22, 2008

Robert Mackintosh, tacksman of Termit

Robert Mackintosh is the son of Lachlan Mackintosh of Strone and Jean Cuthbert. No birth date for Robert has ever been found, but he is believed to have been born between 1690 and 1705. Robert was a tacksman for the Chief of the Clan Mackintosh. It is believed that he was also a personal servent or secretary for the Chief as well.

Robert married Anne Macqueen, daughter of Dougald Macqueen of Polochaig and Elizabeth Mackintosh, daughter of Chief Lachlan Mackintosh of Moy. They had the following children: Lachlan, baptized 10 Dec 1733, Merchant in London; Anne, baptized 29 March 1736, married Alexander Mackintosh of Essich; Christian, baptized 5 May 1738, married William Mackintosh of Tullrich and Elrig; William, baptism unknown, but born about 1735, and it is believed they had one more child, James. Lachlan, Anne, and Christian were all baptized in the Croy and Dalcross parish.

Robert and Anne's death and burial date is unknown.

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