LIST OF JACOBITES WITH SURNAME MacKAY IN THE 1745 REBELLION

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1 Alexander MacKay, from Laggan Regiment: MacPherson of Cluny Surrendered. Andrew MacKay, from M Kay, Mackey Regiment: Regiment not known Rank: Not known 2078 Imprisoned in Edinburgh Canongate Prison and sent to Carlisle 8 August Died 15 June The Prisoners of the '45, Vol. III, Scottish History Society, 1929, pages 106 & 107 1

2 Angus Mackay, from Leas Regiment: Lady MacKintosh's Surrendered 7 June Angus MacKay, from Tamahanan Regiment: Regiment not known Rank: Not known Carried arms in the Rebel Army. Presently at home. On the list of rebels transmitted to the Commissioners of Excise in Scotland (Elgin District List 1), by information. List of rebels transmitted to the Commissioners of Excise in Scotland in obedience to a general letter of 7 May 1746, printed by University Press, Edinburgh,

3 Anna MacKay, from Isle of Skye MacKaye, Anne MacKay, MacDhia (Davidson) Regiment: Rank: Non Combatant 2079 This woman was apparently erroneously called MacKay whereas her real surname was MacDhia. She lived above the Bridge Hole which was used as a prison cell in See prisoner number 2590.Known as the prisoners nurse. Assisted Robert Nairn, the Deputy Paymaster, who was badly injured to escape from custody. Her effects were taken from her and she was carried to the guard among a house full of soldiers and the orders were that she should not be allowed to sit or lay down and in that condition she was kept for three days and three nights. The common language she was entertained with she will not nor cannot express. She was at five court-martials, had many promises and many threatenings, such as scourging to tell who had a hand in Mr. Nairn s escape She was kept for seven weeks thereafter in a common prison and contracted a swelling in her legs that she never got any better. The Lyon in Mourning Vol. II, Scottish History Society, 1895, pages 299 & 302 The Prisoners of the '45, Vol. III, Scottish History Society, 1929, pages 106, 107, 108 & 109 The Life and Adventures of: Prince Charles Edward Stewart Vol. III, W. Drummond Norie, printed by Ballantyne Hanson & Co., 1903, page 176 Donald MacKay, from Achmonie, Glen Urquhart, Inverness-shire Rank: Lieutenant 2081 Youngest brother of Alexander McKay of Achmonie. Surrendered at Inverness on 5 May 1746 to Ludovic Grant of Grant and was imprisoned and sent to London aboard the Jane of Alloway. Transported to the Barbados. He was one of the few who succeeded in returning to Scotland. He escaped as a stowaway to Jamaica, assumed the name MacDonald and became a planter. Long after he returned home and married. The Prisoners of the '45, Vol. III, Scottish History Society, 1929, pages 108 & 109 Barbados and Scotland Links 1627 to 1877 by David Dobson, printed by Clearfield Co. Inc, Baltimore, Maryland, 2005, page 87 3

4 Donald Mackay, from Nothing more known about this man. This entry in the Muster Roll has the following text after the name, Elder son and Younger son. Donald MacKay, from Fochabers, Moray Regiment: Regiment not known Went with the rebels to England. Killed. On the list of rebels transmitted to the Commissioners of Excise in Scotland (Banff District List 1). List of rebels transmitted to the Commissioners of Excise in Scotland in obedience to a general letter of 7 May 1746, printed by University Press, Edinburgh, 1890 The Jacobites of Aberdeenshire & Banffshire in the Forty-Five, A & H Tayler, Milne & Hutchison, 1928, page 435 4

5 Duncan MacKay, from Doune, Perthshire Regiment: Forfarshire (Ogilvy's) 1st Battalion of the Forfarshire Regiment. Captured at Carlisle on 30 December 1745 and transported. Not listed in the Muster Roll of the Forfarshire Regiment Evan MacKay, from Glendobeg Regiment: Fraser of Lovat Surrendered 17 May

6 Hugh MacKay, from Regiment: Rank: Non Combatant Presently a prisoner at Banff. No further information recorded. The Jacobites of Aberdeenshire & Banffshire in the Forty-Five, A & H Tayler, Milne & Hutchison, 1928, page 435 Jacsol MacKay, from Inverness-shire Mackay Regiment: Fraser of Lovat Captured at Culloden 16 April 1746 and imprisoned at Inverness on 19 April Nothing further known about this man. Historical Papers Vol. II, New Spalding Club, Inverness Prisoner List 19 April 1746, pages 611 to 614 6

7 James MacKay, from 2085 Captured 7 September 1745 at St. Ninians and imprisoned at Carlisle and Chester Castle. Sentenced to be transported but was drowned at Liverpool when going aboard a ship for transportation, March 1747 The Prisoners of the '45, Vol. III, Scottish History Society, 1929, pages 108 & 109 James Mackay, from Regiment: Rank: Non Combatant 2084 It is probable this was one of the small party which accompanied Rev. Robert Forbes to join the Prince and was captured 7 September 1745 at St. Ninians and was ultimately sent to Edinburgh. Imprisoned in Edinburgh Castle 17 March Escaped 30 May The Prisoners of the '45, Vol. I, Scottish History Society, 1928, page 83 The Prisoners of the '45, Vol. III, Scottish History Society, 1929, pages 108 & 109 The Lyon in Mourning Vol. I, Scottish History Society, 1895, page i & xii 7

8 John MacKay, from Inverness-shire 2086 Aged 45 years. Imprisoned at Inverness and in June 1746 was sent aboard the Alexander & James for London. No further reference to his being transported so may have died at sea. The Prisoners of the '45, Vol. III, Scottish History Society, 1929, pages 108 & 109 John MacKay, from Strathenarcher Regiment: MacDonell of Keppoch's Surrendered during May

9 John MacKay, from Achnagaul Regiment: Lady MacKintosh's Surrendered John MacKay, from Cluny Regiment: MacPherson of Cluny Surrendered. 9

10 John MacKay, from Balno, Glenlivet Regiment: Regiment not known Rank: Not known Carried arms in the rebel army. Presently at home. On the list of rebels transmitted to the Commissioners of Excise in Scotland (Elgin District List 1), by information. List of rebels transmitted to the Commissioners of Excise in Scotland in obedience to a general letter of 7 May 1746, printed by University Press, Edinburgh, 1890 The Jacobites of Aberdeenshire & Banffshire in the Forty-Five, A & H Tayler, Milne & Hutchison, 1928, page 435 Peter MacKay, from 2087 Imprisoned in Tilbury Fort and transported. - Jacobites at Tilbury Fort 10

11 Peter MacKay, from Nuid Regiment: MacPherson of Cluny Surrendered 17 May Robert MacKay, from Inverness or Sutherland McKie Aged 22 years. Captured at Culloden 16 April 1746 Wallsgrave for London. Imprisoned in Tilbury Fort. Transported. Regiment: Lord Lewis Gordon's 2092 or Inverness during June 1746, and put on board the Historical Papers Vol. II, New Spalding Club, Inverness Prisoner List 19 April 1746, pages 611 to Jacobites at Tilbury Fort Fochabers Kirk Session Minutes 11

12 Robert MacKay, from Nether Clashmore, Elgin M kay, McKay Regiment: Earl of Cromartie's Rank: Sergeant 2089 Aged 26 years. Was active in robbing the country. Presently at home. Imprisoned at Inverness and sent to Tilbury Fort. Transported 20 March On the list of rebels transmitted to the Commissioners of Excise in Scotland (Elgin District List 1), by information. - Jacobites at Tilbury Fort List of rebels transmitted to the Commissioners of Excise in Scotland in obedience to a general letter of 7 May 1746, printed by University Press, Edinburgh, 1890 The Jacobites of Aberdeenshire & Banffshire in the Forty-Five, A & H Tayler, Milne & Hutchison, 1928, page 435 Robert MacKay, from Brechin, Brechin, Forfar M Kie, MaKie, Mackie Regiment: Forfarshire (Ogilvy's) 2088 Servant to Alexander Low. Was apprehended Charlestown 6 May 1746 and imprisoned at Montrose the same day. Sent to Inverness 13 May Sent to London and imprisoned in Tilbury Fort. Alexander Low was a Merchant who was also taken prisoner and sent to Inverness. Transported. - Jacobites at Tilbury Fort The Muster Roll of the Forfarshire or Lord Ogilvy's Regiment page 37 12

13 Robert MacKay, from Dornoch, Ross Regiment: Lord Lewis Gordon's 2091 Aged 20 years. Imprisoned at Inverness and during June 1746 sent aboard the Wallsgrave for London. Transported. Robert MacKay, from Sutherland Regiment: MacGregor's 2090 Aged 25 years. Imprisoned at Inverness and sent to Tilbury Fort. This was probably the man who gave evidence against several prisoners at the trials at Southwark. Discharged. Historical Papers Vol. II, New Spalding Club, 1894, page Jacobites at Tilbury Fort 13

14 Robert MacKay, from Bellachnochlan, Avenside Regiment: n/a Rank: Non Combatant No outcome recorded. The Jacobites of Aberdeenshire & Banffshire in the Forty-Five, A & H Tayler, Milne & Hutchison, 1928, page 435 Taskel MacKay, from Inverness McKie Regiment: Earl of Cromartie's 2093 Born 1687, (aged 66 years in the Muster Roll). Formally a soldier in Lord Loudon s (MacLeod s Company). Imprisoned at Inverness and sent to London June Imprisoned on the prison hulk Liberty & Property moored on the River Thames. Transported. Barbados and Scotland Links 1627 to 1877 by David Dobson, printed by Clearfield Co. Inc, Baltimore, Maryland, 2005, page 91 Journal of the Museum & Historical Society of Barbados, page 30 Barbados Deeds, page 37 14

15 Thomas MacKay, from Originally from Banff 2094 Imprisoned at Inverness and on June 1746 sent aboard the Dolphin for Tilbury Fort. Transported. The Jacobites of Aberdeenshire & Banffshire in the Forty-Five, A & H Tayler, Milne & Hutchison, 1928, page 435 William MacKay, from Banff Regiment: Forfarshire (Ogilvy's) 2096 Aged 40 years. Imprisoned at Inverness and in June 1746 sent aboard the Jane of Leith for Tilbury Fort. Died at Tilbury Fort. Not listed in the Muster Roll of the Forfarshire Regiment. - Jacobites at Tilbury Fort 15

16 William MacKay, from Elgin 2095 Captured and imprisoned at Inverness on 19 April Disposal not known but he was ordered to be tried by a civil court for being aiding and assisting the pretender. William MacKay, from Ruthven Regiment: MacPherson of Cluny Surrendered 17 May

17 Alexander MacKay of Achmony, from Achmony, Achmony, Kilmore, Inverness of Achmonyof Achmonie Rank: Lieutenant Yearly rent in merks Scots: 1,800. In 1777 sold his property to Sir James Grant and died shortly afterwards at Nairn.. His wife was Angusia MacDonell, daughter of Angus MacDonell (MacDonald), Younger of Glengarry who was killed at Falkirk.He made himself very active in the Jacobite cause in his district and induced the people of Glenurquhart to join the Rebellion. After Culloden he concealed himself in a cave in Graig-Achmony and so escaped. Pardoned. On the list of persons who have been concerned in the Rebellion with evidences to prove the different facts (Ross District List 2. Witnesses: Mr. Grant, Factor to the Laird of Grant in Urquhart and the Minister there. List of persons who have been concerned in the Rebellion with evidences to prove the different facts, Scottish History Society, Vol. III, printed September 1890 List of persons who have been concerned in the Rebellion with evidences to prove the different facts, Scottish History Society, Vol. III, printed September 1890, Biographical Notes, page 386 Donald MacKay, Senior, from Achmonie Escaped (from Scotland). 17