Earliest documented M'Millans.
Below are the earliest documented references to M'Millans in Scotland appearing in contemporary records other than Church of Scotland Old Parish Records. These include Amuliganes / Milligans / Millikins, etc. These are listed in chronological order.
1100's |
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1132 |
Gilchrist mac Cormaic (Gillacrist…an Gillamaol mac Cormaic of MS 1467) Witness to deed in Book of Deer |
c.1150-1160 |
Malcoluim mac Molini (Gillacoluim mac Gillamaol) of MS 1467 genealogy Witness to deed in Book of Deer |
1200's |
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c.1228 |
Sythach Macmallon (Sheagh/Shaw MacMillan) Subject of agreement between Bishop of Moray and John Comyn lord of Lochaber [Moray Reg., 84] |
1263 |
Gillemor MacMolan (Maolmuire of MS 1467 ?) Member of Inquest Jury in Dumbarton [CDS, I, 461] |
1273 |
Cane Mcgillolane, (Cainn "MacMillan" of MS 1467) Witness to Devorgilla Balliol's Sweetheart Abbey charter [RRS, David II, 264-6, No. 235] |
1296 |
Macrath ap Molegan (Macrath ap Maolagain) Gave homage for lands in Dumfriesshire [CDS, II, 198] |
1300's |
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c.1308/1313 |
Gylebricht McMalene (a.k.a. Gilluth McMolene) Lands in barony of Glenken forfeit [RMS I, App. 2, No. 316] |
1362 |
Gylcrist Macmal Proprietor of Balmule / Balmakmolle in Fife [Inchcolm Chrs., SHS, 3rd Ser. XXXII (1938), No.37] |
1377 |
Thomam McMolyn Adherant of Archibald Douglas lord of Galloway [Rotuli Scotiae (London, 1819), Vol. II, No. 2] |
1392 |
Slurach and … Clanqwhevil (Shaw & Clachynnhe Qwhewyl in 1396 "Battle of the Clans") Outlawed for participation in the "Raid of Angus" [APS, I, 579] |
1400's |
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1411 |
Lochluinn MacGillemhaoil (bard not contemporary record) Killed at Battle of Harlaw fighting for the Lord of Isles ["Book of Clanranald" in Skene, Celtic Scotland, III, 409] |
c.1431 |
Newyn McMullane Member of Guild of Ayr [Somerled MacMillan, "The MacMillans…", 99] |
1452 |
Dunc. Makmolane Witness to Campbell charter (pertaining to Cowal?) [RMS, IV, No.791] |
1452 |
Sir Duncan Macmolane ("Sir"= MA) Priest at College Church of "Kilmune" (Cowal?) |
1457 |
Donald de Meligane Witness for a Grierson of Lag charter [Lag Charters, No. 8] |
c.1470 |
Alexander MacMulen Inscription on cross at Kilmory, Knap [Steer & Bannerman, 151-2] |
1480 |
Fergus Amulykin Subject with others of action for spoilation in Galloway [Acts of Lords of Council in Civil Causes 1478-95, p. 64] |
1484 |
Sir William McMelane, Michael McMelane Ynr., Fergus Amuligane, Simon Amuligane ("Sir"= MA = Rev.) Witnesses for a Grierson of Lag charter [Lag Charters, No. 34] |
1485 |
D. Tho. Amuligane Chaplain & Notary Public for Wigtown charter [RMS, II, No. 1624] |
1486 |
Johannem Macmwlane, Johannem Makmulane Obstructs the Chamberlain of Galloway gathering taxes [ER, IX, 380 & 460] |
1488 |
Mychel McMyllane, Walter Makmyllane Had goods stolen in the barony of Earlston (Glenken) [Somerled MacMillan, "The MacMillans…", 99] |
1488 |
Cornelius MakMyllane Student at University of St Andrews [Correspondence of George A. Macmillan, 2nd "Chief" of Clan MacMillan Society, 13 Dec. 1903] |
1489 |
Donaldus Mickmillan Student at University of St Andrews [Correspondence of George A. Macmillan, 2nd "Chief of Clan MacMillan Society, 13 Dec. 1903] |
1490 |
John Makmulane in Glenken Assessed for tax on the "motte" (i.e. castle) of Earlston |
1490 |
Cuthbert McMilane, Thomas Muligane & Simon Muligane Witnesses for a Grierson of Lag charter [Lag Charters, No. 40] |
1492 |
Fergus Muligane of Blakmyre Subject of summons by Robt. Maitland of Queensberry [Acts of Lords of Council in Civil Causes 1478-95, page 262] |
1492 |
Fergus Amuligane of Blakmyre "Sheriff in that part" (Drumlanrig) in Douglas sasine [R. C. Reid, Frazer Inventory, Vol. 9, Nos. 6 & 7, pages 9 & 10] |
1492 |
Huchone Makgillemuil Arbitrator of church lands of Croy, Nairnshire [Genealogical Deduction of Family of Rose of Kilravock] |
1494 |
Patricius O’Millan Student at University of St Andrews [Correspondence of George A. Macmillan, 2nd "Chief" of Clan MacMillan Society, 13 Dec. 1903] |
1498 |
Huchone McGillemule Tenant in Bothtbeg (Inverness, Nairn or Moray) [Acts of Lords of Council in Civil Causes, II, page 273] |
1500's |
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1500 |
Fergus Amuligae of Blakmyre Subject of civil action by Carruthers of Mouswald [Acts of Lords of Council in Civil Causes 1496-1501, page 393] |
c.1500 |
Dondcanum sibi et patri suo Colino MacMulen (Duncan and his father Malcolm) Inscription on second cross at Kilmory [Steer & Bannerman, 151-2] |
c.1502 |
Jacobo McGillemule One of crown tenants in W.Brauchly, Petty, Inverness [ER, XII, 665] |
c.1502 |
Jhone McGillemoyll/Johne McGilmwell Andro Mulison Crown tenants in Darnaway, Morayshire [ER, XII, 673] |
1502 |
Donald McGillemoyll in Petty or Geddes [CFM, "Invernessiana", page 181]. |
1502 |
Mr. Donald Makmyllan, Prior of Candida Casa Grants land in burgh of Quhitherne to "Duncan Marc" [Wigtownshire Charters, SHS, 3rd Ser., Vol. 51, 25] |
1505 |
Cuthbert Amuligane of Craggow Action with Marion McNaucht his spouse on behalf of Robert Langmuir and Thomas Amuligane [Act Dominorum Concilii, Vol. XVI (1504-05), 195] |
1505 |
Cuthbert Amuligane of Crogo Witness to Douglas writ [Protocol Book of James Young 1485-1515 (SRS), No. 1509] |
1505 |
Fergus Amuligane of Blakmyr Member of Jury of Inquest into Grierson lands [Lag Charters, No. 49] |
c.1505-21 |
Andree Mulansone/Melanesone Crown tenant in Litill Tary, Morayshire [ER, XIII, 590 & 594 |
1505 |
Gillecallum McAlester McMoyland Tenant in Knokcaynt Moir, S. Kintyre [ER, XII, 698] |
1505 |
Duncano McGillecallum Makmolan Tenant in Teyrargys, Largawayn, Pubill, Inyngere in S. Kintyre [ER, XII, 698] |
1505 |
Lachlano McMolane Tenant in Glaknahawle, S. Kintyre [ER, XII, 699] |
1505 |
Negello (i.e. Neil) McMolan Tenant in part of Mul, S. Kintyre [ER, XII, 700] |
1505 |
Negello McMolan Tenant in Cowllengart, Balleowenan, Dalleawnach, S. Kintyre [ER, XII, 700] |
1505 |
Gillecrest McMolan Tenant in Machare Castel, S. Kintyre [ER, XII, 700] Also guarantor for Rector of Kilblane’s tenancy [Kintyre Rentals, Stewart & McKerral] |
1505 |
Gilbert McMoyland Guarantor for John McAchorne’s tenancy of Kinloch [Kintyre Rentals, Stewart & McKerral] |
1505 |
Gilbert McMulane Holds tenement from Friars Preachers in Ayr [Somerled MacMillan, "The MacMillans…", 99] |
c.1507 |
Johanne Makmulane of Arindavacht Had horse stolen by John Gordon of Lochinvar [Somerled MacMillan, "The MacMillans…", 99] |
1508 |
Cuthbert Muligane Subject of crown action with his spouse Marion McNaucht and her sister Janet (daughters of decd. Andrew of Craig/Crogo) and her spouse John Gordon [Act Dominorum Concilii, Vol. 148, pages 37-8] |
1510 |
George Amuligane Burgess of Dumfries [RMS, II, No. 3513] |
1511 |
Iain McMeylane One of the Baillies when Argyll’s son Archibald had sasine for Barony of Skipness [Somerled MacMillan, "The MacMillans…", 64] |
1511 |
Moricio Makmillane Witness to Dumfries charter [RMS, II, No.3564] |
1516 |
Witness to Dumfries charter [RMS, II, No.3564] Lands of Longford revert from Gilbert to Grierson of Lag [Lag Charters, No. 80] |
1517 |
William Amuligane Witness [Lag Charters, No. 83] |
1524 |
John Amuligan Payment for ward relief and non-entry of lands of Crogo and Dalquhairn following death of Mariot McNaucht [Accounts of Lord High Treasurer, Vol. V, 186] |
1524 |
David McMillan & Gilbert Mullikin Witnesses for James Gordon of Lochinvar [Act Dominorum Concilii, Vol. 149, pages 138] |
1526 |
Michell Makmillane Respite for slaughter of Johne Maknacht [RSS, I, 540, No. 3558] |
1526 |
Cuthbert McMillane & Johne McMillane Follower of Gilbert Kennedy earl of Cassilis |
1531 |
Cristoferi Amuligane Husband of Margt. Rerik a "lord" of Ryis, Kirkcudbright [RMS, III, No. 1001] |
1533 |
Duncan McMelen Witness to sasine at Castle Lachlan [Poltalloch Writs in GENALOGIST, NS 38 (1922), 71, No. 3] |
1538 |
John Amuligane in Blakmyre His action against Douglases [Act Dominorum Concilii, Vol. 151, page 9] |
1538 |
John Amuligane son of deceased Fergus Amuligane of Blakmyre Above action against Douglases continued [Act Dominorum Concilii, Vol. 151, page 11] |
1539 |
John Amuligane of Crogo Account for rents of lands of Crogo etc. [ER, Vol. 17, page 767] |
1539 |
Gillemichaell McMilane Crown tenant in Feris of Balcony, Ross-shire [ER, XVII, 668] |
1539 |
John McMullane alias reid in Clachbreck Murdered at Cragnaget in Knapdale [Somerled MacMillan, "The MacMillans…", 41] |
1541 |
Gilbreid M‛Millan Tenant in Ranadale, North Kintyre [ER, XVII, 628] |
1541 |
Calyocreist McMillan, widow Tenant in Karnacrag & Kirknasche, N. Kintyre [ER, XVII, 628] |
1541 |
Donaldo McIlcallum McMillan Joint Tenant (with Donald McRanald Roy), in Knokcantmore, Losset, Glenhane, S. Kintyre [ER, XVII, 629] |
1541 |
Neill McMillane Tenant in Teirarrois & Largavane, S. Kintyre [ER, XVII, 629] |
1541 |
Duncano McMillane Tenant in Glaknahall, S. Kintyre [ER, XVII, 630] |
1541 |
Duncano McMillane Joint Tenant (with three others) in Mule of Kinyr [ER, XVII, 631] |
1541 |
Duncano McMulane Tenant in Colilonfort, Ballavenane, Dalquhirnnocht, S. Kintyre [ER, XVII, 631] |
1542 |
Sir Fingon Makmulane ("Sir"= MA = Rev.) Rector of Benbecula in Outer Hebrides [Somerled MacMillan, "The MacMillans…", 96] |
1542 |
Sir John McMolyne, monk of Iona Appointed chaplain of St. Orans on Iona [Somerled MacMillan, "The MacMillans…", 39] |
1548 |
John Makmul Bowman (cattleman) at Lochalsh [Somerled MacMillan, "The MacMillans…", 94] |
1548 |
John Amuligane Account for rents of Crogo & Holm of Dalquhairn being in the hands of the Queen after death of John’s father at Pinkiescleuch [ER, Vol. 18, page 452] |
1552 |
Archibald M’millan Witness to sasine at Dunstaffnage [Som. MacMillan, "The MacMillan …", 63] |
1552 |
Johannis McMyllane Murdered along with Donaldi Moer alias McGouryne, both described as "…viros de terra sylvestri, vulgo Hieland men…" [ER, XVIII, 536] |
1552-3 |
John Macmollane of "le Recht Ile", son & heir of his father John Macm. Fergus and George Macmollane Fergus and George as "baillies in that part" directed by John Grierson of lag to infeft John M’millan the younger in lands of "le Recht Ile" as his father’s heir [Lag Charters, No. 108] |
1555-59 |
Robert Makmyllen & Robertum Makmyllane Magistrate in Royal Burgh of Ayr Renders accounts of Burgh of Ayr to Exchequer [Somerled MacMillan, "The MacMillans…", 99] |
1557 |
Bartholomew McMyllane Witness to Grierson of Lag charter [Lag Charters, No. 113] |
1559 |
John McMyllane, Provost of Wigton [Wigtownshire Charters, SHS, 3rd Ser., Vol. 51, 121 & 130] |
1565 |
Andrew McMillan in Arndarroch Witness to charter by James earl of Bothwell in favour of Alexander Sinclair in Earlston, with precept directed to John Amilligane of Blakmyre as baillie [Earlston Charters, Add. Ch. 63927, Vol. 64, p. 38] |
1568 |
Alexander McMillane Precept from the Regent [A. L. H. TREAS, XII, 116] Servant to umquhile King Henrie |
1569 |
Robert M’Millane burgess of Ayr Testament, with his spouse Janet Thom [Edin. Comm. 1514-1600 (SRS, I, 1897)] |
1570 |
Alexander Makmillan Respite for slaughter of Cuthbert Steill soldier, on 28 Feb.[RSS, VI, 182, No. 968] |
1573 |
Sir Fingon Makmulane Dean of Mull. CS Min. of Mull to at least 1623 |
1575 |
John Amilligane of Blakmyre One of executors of a tenant in Holm of Dalquhairn [Drumlanrig MS (HMC), 15th Report, Appendix, pt. VII, p. 75] |
1576 |
Jonet M’Millane, relict of Robert Mertene in Armanie, Cosmichell Testament [Edin. Comm. 1514-1600 (SRS, I, 1897)] |
1576 |
Jonet M’Millane, relict of Robert Mertene in Armanie, Cosmichell Testament [Edin. Comm. 1514-1600 (SRS, I, 1897)] |
1576 |
Donald McDonche vec mylen Witness to sasine at Ylan Lochnacanze (Kintyre) [Somerled MacMillan, "The MacMillans…", 41] |
1576-7 |
Patrick McMillan in Knockingarot bro. of John in Brockloch [Scots. Heraldic Seals III, pp. 488-9] |
1578 |
John M’Millane in Craignell, Minnigaff Testament [Edin. Comm. 1514-1600 (SRS, I, 1897)] [Edin. Comm. 1514-1600 (SRS, I, 1897)] |
1580 |
Gilbert Millansoun (see below in 1620) Tenant in Moy of Calder/Cawdor in Moray [RMS, IV, No. 2984] |
1582 |
Andree M‛Millane in Arnidarroch & his bastard son Willelmo M‛Millane Royal letters of legitimation for son William [RMS, V, No. 490] |
1582 |
Cuthbert M’Millane in Garvarie, Kells Testament [Edin. Comm. 1514-1600 (SRS, I, 1897)] |
1583 |
John M’Millane in Craigwall, Minnigaff Testament [Edin. Comm. 1514-1600 (SRS, I, 1897)] |
1584 |
Johne McMillane in Brockloch Testament of his sometime spouse Geillis Griersone [Edin. Comm. 1514-1600 (SRS, I, 1897)] |
1585 |
Jacobo & Georgio Amyllikynis Servants of George Sinclair earl of Caithness [RMS, V, No. 826] |
1586 |
Fergus McMillan in Arnderroch Creditor of decd. of Patrick Hislop in Holm of Dalquhairn [Edinburgh Commissariot, Vol. 160, page 37] |
1586 |
Alexander M’Millane stabler & burgess in Edinburgh Testament [Edin. Comm. 1514-1600 (SRS, I, 1897)] |
1586-7 |
Roger M’millane in Gartberrie, Kells Testament [Edin. Comm. 1514-1600 (SRS, I, 1897)] |
1587 |
Johne McMillane in Brockloch Husband of Margaret Glendoyning of Partoun [Somerled MacMillan, "The MacMillans…", 99] |
1588 |
George McMillan of Holm of Daltallochan his sons Fergus (who gets his tack) and John (who gets Knockgray) His testament, having died 2 Oct. 1588, given up by Donald McMillan in Knockengarroch, George McMillan in Holm, John Amulikin in Holm, and John Grierson in Longford [Edinburgh Commissariot, Vol. 160, page 166] |
1588 |
Nigel McVellen Chancellor of Diocese of Argyll Died 12 March [D. E. R. Watt, Fasti … Medii Aevi …, P.32] |
1589 |
Malcolm M’millan Witness to charter at Toyintaynis [Somerled MacMillan, "The MacMillans…", 41 |
1591 |
Thomas M’Millane in Marscalloch, Dalry Testament [Edin. Comm. 1514-1600 (SRS, I, 1897)] |
1592 |
And. (or Jac.) M‛Millane (two entries with different names) Servant to John Grierson of Kermanoch (in Galloway) [RMS, V, No. 2057] |
1592 |
And. (or Jac.) M‛Millane (two entries with different names) Servant to John Grierson of Kermanoch (in Galloway) [RMS, V, No. 2057] |
1592 |
John M’Millane in Lamoquhen, Galloway Testament [Edin. Comm. 1514-1600 (SRS, I, 1897)] |
1592 |
Joannem M‛Millane de Arndaroch, Donaldum Makmillane in Auchingorroch & Andream Makmillane in Lytil-Kirkland Infeudation in 3 merks of Arndarroch; Infeudation in half merk of Auchingorroch; Infeudation in church lands of S.Joannis de Dalry [RMS, V, No.2223] |
1592 |
Johne McMillane Has tack of Brockloche from Roger Grierson of Lag [Lag Charters, No. 147] |
1593 |
Duncan Mor M’molen Witness to wadset reversion at Duntaynish [Somerled MacMillan, "Families of Knapdale", 19] |
1596 |
Gillcallummore M’Ilvenzie [see 1605] Tenant in Claknahall [i.e. Blaknahall] [Kintyre Rentals, Stewart & McKerral] |
1597 |
Katherine M’Millane in Drumquhirrie, Wigton, spouse of Alan M’Geoche Testament [Edin. Comm. 1514-1600 (SRS, I, 1897)] |
1597 |
Johne McMillane in Brockloch and his son Donald McMillane Bond given by Sir James Douglas of Drumlanrig on their behalf "not to harm Andro, Lord Stewart" [Somerled MacMillan, "The MacMillans…", 99] |
1597-8 |
Robert M’Millane, harper in Glasgow Testament [Edin. Comm. 1514-1600 (SRS, I, 1897)] |
1600 |
Jo. M‛Millane in Arie? Baillie ? in parish of Kells [RMS, VI, No. 1644] |