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     Margaret Dunbar was born before 1513. She was the daughter of Patrick Dunbar and Margaret Vaus.
     Precept by Henry, Bishop of Quhitherne and the Chapel Royal of Stirling directed to Henry Arnot, Ninian Boyd, Quinton Mure and Cuthbert Murray as bailies, to infeft Margaret Dunbar as heir to her father the deceased Patrick Dunbar of Clugstoun in the 100/- lands of Balnespik and the keeping of the castle and fortalice in the toun (villam) of Balnespik and also in the 6 merkhland of Balzequhur, in the shefiffdom of Wigton, seeing that the said Margaret is of lawful age, the lands held in chief of the granter.
     Precept of Clare Constat by Henry, Bishop of Quhitherne and the Chapel Royal of Stirling directed to Walter Stewart of Barcly and John McCubyn, to infeft Margaret Dunbar as daughter and heir of deceased Patrick Dunbar of Clugstoun and of Margaret Vaus, spouses, in his 100/- lands of Balnespik and in his 6 merk lands of Ballichur with the Keeping of our Castle of Balnespec and the office of Keeper (castellanum) thereof, held in chief of the granter.

     Margaret Dunbar was born on 15 December 1686 in Alves, Moray. She was the daughter of Archibald Dunbar and Katherine Innes.

     Margaret Dunbar was the daughter of Thomas Dunbar and Grisell Crichton.
     She married (1) John Grant of Muckerach; (2) William Mackintosh, son or Wiliam Mackintosh of Borlum).

     Margaret Dunbar was the daughter of Sir David Dunbar 1st baronet.
     Margaret Dunbar married Hugh Blair in 1688.

     Margaret Dunbar (Dunbar) was born before 1461 in Scotland. She was the daughter of Patrick Dunbar (of Cumnock & Mochrum).
     Margaret Dunbar (Dunbar) married Sir John Dunbar (of Mochrum), son of Sir Alexander Dunbar and Isobel Sutherland, before 21 June 1474 in Scotland. By his marriage to Margaret, the second daughter of Patrick Dunbar of Mochrum, he obtained the lands of Mochrum Park. their descendants held Mochrum, Baldoon & Grange.
     Margaret, married before same date to Sir John Dunbar, second son of Sir Alexander, and from her the present Sir William Cospatrick Dunbar of Mochrum-park is descended in the female line.
     Margaret Dunbar (Dunbar) lived at Mochrum Park, Mochrum, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
     Margaret died in 1483 in Mochrum, Wigtownshire, Scotland.

     Margaret Dunbar (Haythorn) (McGuffock) was the daughter of John Dunbar.

     Margaret Ethel Dunbar was known as Peggy.
     Margaret died in Victoria. She was born in 1889 in South Yarra, Victoria. She was the daughter of John Thomas Killigrew Dunbar and Margaret Ann Green.

     Margaret or Anna Dunbar (Munro) was born circa 1545 in Scotland. He was the son of Sir Alexander Dunbar.

     Maria Dunbar was christened on 2 February 1818 in St Peter, Dublin. She was born on 2 February 1818 in Dublin. She was the daughter of Rev John Dunbar and Frances Holmes Halahan.
     Maria died on 13 September 1858 in the Rectory, Ballybay, Monaghan, aged 40. Deaths, Sept 13, at the Rectory, Ballybay, Mary, eldest daughter of the Rev John Dunbar. This was also reported in the Londonderry Sentinel 17 Sep 1858.

     Marjorie, who married John, afterwards Sir John Swinton of that Ilk, about February 1423-24. They had issue one son. Sir John was killed at Verneuil, 17 August 1424. Marjorie is said to have died shortly after the marriage, but 'he was alive in April 1433, before which date she had become wife of Lucas Stirling of Keir.
. Marjorie Dunbar (Swinton) (Stirling) was born before 1399 in Fife, Scotland. She was the daughter of George Dunbar 10th Earl of Dunbar & March and Beatrix Unknown (Dunbar).
     Marjorie died after 1433.

     Marjory Dunbar was the daughter of Alexander Dunbar and Janet Brodie.
     Marjory Dunbar married Alexander Dunbar.

     Marjory Dunbar was the daughter of George Dunbar (of Asleisk?).

     Marjory Dunbar (Dunbar) married Robert Dunbar, son of John Dunbar of Moyness. She married Robert Dunbar, younger of Moyness, son of John Dunbar, 1st of Moyness.. Marjory Dunbar (Dunbar) was born before 1586. She was co-heir to her brother Alexander of Westfield, Vicecomitis de Murray.. She was the daughter of James Dunbar. Marjory Dunbar (Dunbar), Janet Dunbar (Dunbar) and Dorothy Dunbar was served heir to James Dunbar and Sir Alexander Dunbar on 1 May 1604. She was heir portioner with her sisters to their proavi [gt-grandfather] and father on the death of their brother. Dorothy Dunbar, Marjory Dunbar (Dunbar) and Janet Dunbar (Dunbar) was served heir to Sir Alexander Dunbar on 1 May 1604 in Elgin, Moray, Scotland. 1 May 1604 Darrothea Dumbar, haeres portionaira Alexander Dumbar de Westfield Vicecomitis de Murray, fratris - in tertia parte villarum et terrarum de Spynie ... " Also heir to her "proavi" (gt grandfather?) Alexander re lands in Nairn and to her father James of Cumnok re lands at Westfield.
     Precept of clare constat as in GD94/57 in favour of Marjory Dunbar as sister and one of the heirs of deceased Alexander Dunbar of Westfeild. [Tag, seal gone]. 1/3/1606.
     Marjory Dunbar (Dunbar) was mentioned in September 1606.

     Mark Dunbar lived at Grangehill, Dyke & Moy. He was born in Scotland. He was descended from David Dunbar, 5th son of Alexander Dunbar of Westfield who inherited from his father the lands of Durris co. Inverness, where his descendants were seated till Mark sold the property. He is the ancestor of the Dunbars of Durn, Baronets. He was the son of Alexander Dunbar.
     Mark Dunbar married Isabel Falconer.
     Mark Dunbar was mentioned in a deed dated 23 January 1583/84 in Grangehill, Dyke & Moy, Moray, Scotland.
     He sold the Durris property about 1592, and bought Grangehill, Moray about 1608 from Lord Dumfermline who was commendator of the Abbey of Pluscarden which the Dunbars of Durris were heritable bailies. Grangehill was renamed Dalvey.
     Mark Dunbar was mentioned.
     18 June 1605: Brieve of inquest by Alexander, Earl of Dumfermeling (Dunfermline), to Mark Dunbar, bailie of regality of Vrquhart (Urquhart), regarding deceased Alexander Dunbar of Westfeild, brother of Dorothy Dunbar. In dorso: Execution following thereon, 14 August 1605.
     5 Sep 1605: Notarial Instrument under the hand of George Annand [Annan], notary narrating that Lachlan McIntoisch [McIntosh] of Dunnachteine [Dunachton] compeared and explained that three submissions to certain arbitrators had been agreed upon between him on the one part, and Robert Dunbar of Burgie, Mr. James Dunbar of Terbart [?Tarbat, Cromarty ?Tarbert, Inverie], James Dunbar of Penik [Pennick], and Mark Dunbar of Durris [Dores], on the other part, for settlement of some differences between them, and to Mr. Alexander Douglas, Bishop of Moray, as oversman, this present day being appointed for the acceptance and subscribing of the submissions. The three submissions are in the keeping of the said bishop, who has written that he has had to go to London, and is presently on his way thither. Wherefore the said Lachlan protests that as he is here present with his friends to proceed in the matter, no fault or delay should be imputed to him, but that the business be simply postponed until the bishop's return. Date 5 Sep 1605 Description Dated at Forres, 5th September 1605 Done in the kirkyard of Forres about three in the afternoon;
Witnesses, Donald McQueine [McQueen] in Cowll [Coul], Alexander Dunbar in Benechfeild [Bennetsfield - Binnagefield], James Innes in Blaikhillis [?Blackhills, Morayshire ?Blackhills, Aberdeenshire], and others.
     Mark Dunbar was mentioned on 5 September 1605.
     Mark Dunbar of Grangehill was elected Councillor of Forres from 30 December 1610 to 1612.
     19 Mar 1612: Instrument of resignation by Mark Dunbar of Grangehill, in hands of Alexander, Earl of Dunfermeling (Dunfermline), of heritable office of bailie and general justiciar of lands and baronies of Vrquhart (Urquhart), Glen of Pluscarden and others pertaining to lordship of Pluscarden and Vrquhart, excepting heritable office of bailie and justiciar of said Mark's lands of Grangehill and others.      
Mark Dunbar was mentioned in a sasine on 24 July 1612 Instrument of sasine in favour of Mark Dunbar of Grangehill. Conveying the office of bailliary and justiciary of Pluscarden.
     Mark died circa 1644 in Grangehill, MOR, SCT. He was mentioned in Records of Elgin in 1602.      
Mark Dunbar was mentioned in a sasine on 29 March 1676 Extract special retour of the service of Sir Robert Dunbar of Grangehill. Serving him as heir to his grandfather, Mark Dunbar, late of Grangehill, in parts of fishings in the River Findhorn and other subjects lying within the sheriffdom of Elgin. Expede at Nairn.

     Martha Georgiana Dunbar was born before 10 May 1811 in Clanbrassil St, Dublin, Ireland. She was christened on 10 May 1811 in St Peter, Dublin. She was the daughter of Major John Killigrew Dunbar and Jane Mary Vivian.
     Martha Georgiana Dunbar married Alfred Alexander De Lessert, son of Marc Antoine? De Lessert, on 7 April 1832 in St Peter, Dublin, Ireland. She was of York St at the time and the witness was G A F Halahan, her half brother's brother in law.
     Martha died on 17 March 1886 in O'Connell Villa, Berkeley Road, Dublin, Ireland.

     Mary Dunbar was born circa 1670 in Ireland. She was the daughter of Major John Dunbar and Catherine Wynne.
     Mary Dunbar married Rev Thomas Palmer.
     Mary Dunbar was mentioned in the will of Ann Dunbar dated 18 June 1747.
     Mary Dunbar made a will dated 5 August 1769 in Dublin.
     Mary died on 19 June 1771 in Dublin, Ireland. Mrs Palmer, aged 101, niece of Lt Gen Owen Wynne & sister Major John Dunbar.
     Her will was proved on 20 July 1771 in the Prerogative Court of Armagh.

     Mary Emily Frances Dunbar was born circa 1839 in Paris, France. Only daughter and heiress.. She was the daughter of George Dunbar and Emily Baker.
     Mary Emily Frances Dunbar lived at 125 Champs Elysees, Paris, France, 1870.
     In Emily Baker's will dated 30 November 1870 in 22 Davies St, Berkeley Square, London, St George Hanover Sqaure,, Mary Emily Frances Dunbar was named as heir.
     Mary Emily Frances Dunbar appeared on the 1871 census in 3 Clarence Place, Dover, Kent, England. Mary E F Dunbar, visitor, unmarried, aged 31 born Paris, with Adeline Bi....d, servant unmarried, 34, born France the only other occupants in the household of Caroline Apps, unmarried 36, lodging house keeper, born Dover.
     Mary Emily Frances Dunbar was mentioned in the will of Emily Baker.
     Mary Emily Frances Dunbar appeared on the 1891 census in 72 Charlton Lodge Rd, Charlton, Dover, Kent. Mary Dunbar, boarder, single, aged 51 born ParisFrance (British subject), living on own means, with Caroline Apps, head, single, 56, living on own means, her niece Minnie Apps, single, 18, both living on own means, born Dover & Tonbridge.
     Mary Emily Frances Dunbar appeared on the 1901 census in 13 Spring Gardens, Dover, Kent. Mary Dunbar, lodger single, 61, living on own means, born France, British subject.
     Mary died after 1910 in Ireland. "unmarried and too old for children" [E H V Dunbar to J K Dunbar, 1910].

     She was brought up with her cousin Edward Hussey Vivian by Jane Dunbar, her step grandmother, in Dublin, until her death in 1864.
. Matilda Helena Clara Dunbar was known as Clara. She was born on 12 December 1846 in Lahore, West Bengal, India (now Pakistan). She was the daughter of Capt Charles Dunbar and Elizabeth Bachelor.
     Matilda Helena Clara Dunbar lived at 1 Derrymount Parade, Dublin, Ireland, 1896.
     Matilda died in Ireland.

     Nicholas Dunbar was born illegitimate before 1370?. He was the son of George Dunbar 9/10th Earl.
     The Earl had also a natural son, Nicholas, for whom in 1394, the Pope was petitioned for a dispensation that he might be ordained, but apparently he did not adopt the clerical office, as in 1421 he was a prisoner in the Tower with his brother Sir David, and is then described as 'Esquire.'.
     Nicholas died after 1421.

     Nicholas Dunbar (of Castlefield & D,,,) was the son of John Dunbar.
     He had issue at Dykeside.

     Nicolas Dunbar was born before 1570 in Scotland. He was the son of Rev John Dunbar (3rd of Meft/Bennetsfield) and Margaret Unknown (Dunbar).
     Nicolas Dunbar was employed was burgess and baillie, Elgin.
     He was possibly the Nicholas Dunbar of Boggs mentioned in 1604 with David Dunbar, & Isobel Dunbar/Maver, [#177 Innes writs].
     Nicolas Dunbar of Boggs was elected Bailie of Forres 30 Sep 1610, councillors included John Dunbar of Moyness, Alex Dunbar of Westfield, James Dunbar of Tarbert, Mark Dunbar of Grangehill, James Dunbar of Boggs. On 30 Sep 1611 he was replaced as baillie by James Dunbar.
     Nicolas Dunbar married Grace or Griswell Mavor. Nicolas was present at Alexander Dunbar (of Dykeside)'s christening on 19 December 1619 in Elgin, Moray, Scotland. Nicolas was present at Nicolas Dunbar's christening on 4 August 1625 in Elgin, Moray.
     Nicolas died on 31 January 1651 in Elgin, Moray. He was buried after 31 January 1651 in Elgin cathedral.

     Nicolas Dunbar was christened on 4 August 1625 in Elgin, Moray. He was the son of Nicolas Dunbar and Grace or Griswell Mavor.

     Ninian Dunbar was christened on 1 September 1639 in Dyke & Moy, Moray, Scotland. He was the son of Ninian Dunbar (of Grangehill) and Finduella Christian? Dunbar.

     Ninian Dunbar (of Grangehill) lived at Grangehill, Dyke & Moy, MOray.
     Ninian Dunbar (of Grangehill) married secondly Finduella Christian? Dunbar. Ninian Dunbar, was the second of Grangehill (see Durris/Durn branch). Burke calls her Christian, but the children are born to Finduall.
     Ninian Dunbar (of Grangehill) married Mary Ogilvy. She was the daughter of Walter Ogilvy of Dunlugas and Banff. Ninian Dunbar (of Grangehill) was born before 1610. He was the son of Mark Dunbar and Isabel Falconer.

     Norman Dunbar was born illegitimate before 1536 in Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. He was the son of Sir Alexander Dunbar.
     Norman died after 1568.

     Olive Dunbar was born on 6 June 1901 in Queensland. She was the daughter of George Dunbar and Catherine Matilda Davis. Olive Dunbar was registered in the 1925 electoral roll with George Dunbar and George Vivian John Dunbar.

     Patrick Dunbar was born before 1816 in Dublin, Ireland. He had issue (?). He was the son of Major John Killigrew Dunbar and Jane Mary Vivian.

     Patrick Dunbar was born before 1470? In Scotland. Shaw lists him as the 7th child as listed in the Dunbar aisle of Elgin Cathedral and states "Unfortunately the upper part of the wall, on which the names were cut, has disappeared". He was described as the sixth son by Burke, but he is not listed in the 2003 edition. He was the son of Sir Alexander Dunbar and Isobel Sutherland.
     Patrick studied at St Andrews University in 1484. He is possibly the Patrick Dunbar who matriculated at St Andrews in 1484. Patrick was appointed Chancellor of Moray in March 1487. Patrick was Chancellor of Caithness after 13 August 1497. Aug 13 1497: Presentation to M. Patrick Dunbar of the chancellory of Cathanis quhen it sal happin to vak be resignation or dimission of schir Wilzam Tarall, now possessor thereof perteneyn to the Kingis gift, the sege vacand, etc. The Chancellor of the diocese, along with other functions, had a general charge of theological and grammar education. He was very indignant at any extra-mural interloping or unauthorized teaching in his jurisdiction. Any free-trade in teaching was put down by him with proper spirit. It was his duty to superintend the service in church, and, amongst other parts of it, the preaching. He and the treasurer kept the chapter seal under double locks. He witnessed charters on 4 November 1508. Charter by Robert, Bishop of Ross re lands at Kylterne ... witnessed by Patrick Dunbar, chancellor of Caithness. He witnessed an Instrument of sasine re land at Kyltean. Witness, Patrick Dunbar, Caithness on 18 December 1508.
     1512 - Accounts by Andrew Stewart, Bishop of Caithness: Cathenensis - Et de vj xiij s iiij d, in completam solutionem contributionis Magistri Patricii Dunbar pro concellaria Cathenensi. Patrick was Chancellor of Aberdeen diocese, rector of Kilmure, founded the house of Bennagefield. Like his brother Gavin he resisted the marriage decrees. [Kilconzie p.50] between 1521 and 1525.
     Patrick died on 8 September 1525 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. Ancestor of the Dunbars of Bennagefield, now represented by Archibald Dunbar of Dikeside.
     Patrick Dunbar and James Dunbar were mentioned in a deed dated 1 March 1526/27 in Edinburgh. Edinburgh: James Dunbar, natural son of the late Mr Patrick Dunbar [was granted by James V] lands of Wester & Easter Haldach ... lands at Casteltoun ... Petconnoquhy (including alehouse & mill) Ardmanach, vicinity of Invernys... Chief messuage was to be Castletoun (in Avoch) Tenend, said James his heirs male then female.
     He was named as father at the legitimation of John Dunbar on 11 February 1539/40. Preceptum legit. Johannis Dunbar, bastardi, filii naturalis quondam Patrick Dunbar in communi forma, etc.
     He was named as father at the legitimation of Gavin Dunbar and George Dunbar along with John Dunbar, James Dunbar and Rev David Dunbar on 6 March 1539/40. Rex dedit literas legitimationis Gavin, James, John, George & David natural sons of the late Patrick Dunbar were legitimated.

     Patrick Dunbar was born after 1560 in Avoch, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland. He was the son of George Dunbar and Janet Thomson.
     Patrick and George Dunbar were educated on 7 April 1574. Gift to Patrick Dunbar, lawful son of George Dunbar of Avach for his support "at the scole" for 7 years, of the chaplainry of Drimmen, situate in the chapell of Sanct Boneface. Patrick Dunbar was mentioned in a deed dated 4 February 1580/81 in Avoch, Ross & Cromarty. 4 Feb 1580/81 Halieruidhous: Precept for a charter of confirmation on a feu charter, dated 23 July 1563, by the deceased Mr William Sinclair, parson of Olrik, ... for the feuing of the lands of his bishopric, with consent of the dean and chapter of Ross, to George Dunbar and the heirs male of his body, whom failing to George Dunbar, his natural son, and the heirs male of his body, whom failing to Patrick Dunbar, brother german of the said George, younger, and the heirs male of this body, whom failing to the lawful heirs male whomsoever of the said George, elder, of three quarters of the town and lands of Avach, with the mill, multures and sequels, excepting the mill lands occupied by Mr Alexander McKainze, with the 'yair' and salmon fishing 'si invenire contigerit', and also the 'wrak wair' and all woods and groves growing within the bounds of the said town and mill, the brewhouse of Avach and the lands thereof, occupied the said George, in the diocese of Ross and sheriffdom of Inverness; to be held of the said archbishop [sic] and his successors. xlvii, 142r. Patrick was a plaintiff in a civil court case on 8 February 1588/89. 8 Feb 1588/9: Letters purchased at the instance of Patrick Dunbar, son to George Dunbar of Awauch, against George Dunbar parson of Kilmure, and John Cuming in the chanonry of Ross the said Patrick having the gift of the escheat moveable goods and effects which pertained to the deceased John Wilsoun indweller in the chanonry of Ross, who was denounced rebell and put to the horn, for delivery of the said escheat effects by the said George Dunbar and the said John Cuming to the said pursuer. Decreet given against the defenders.
     29 May 1589. Charter by Wm. Keith of Delny, for payment by George Dunbar of Awach to Patrick Dunbar his eldest son, of the Wester Half Dawach called Wester Haldauch. With docquet of registration of 1655.
     1590 9 March departit in ye Channorie of Ross ane weill conditionit zoung man callit Patrik Dunbar son and appeirand air to George Dunbar of Awache. Mr George's 1563 charter of Avoch gave the succession to his 'natural sons' George and Patrick. They were the sons of Jonet Thomson, to whom their father gave a liferent of the manse of Kilmuir in chanonry, with succession to her three sons George, Patrick and John . Jonet was later called Mr George's wife (R.M.S., v, 1920, 11 June 1591). Patrick had a chaplainry grant, 7 April 1574 (R.S.S., vi, 2439). Like his elder brother George, he predeceased his father). [Calendar of Fearn, p.146-7 #203].
     Patrick died on 15 August 1596 in Avoch, ROC, SCT. He predeceased his father (1607), so may the Patrick of Bennethfield, parish of Avach & sheriffdom of Inverness, 17 August 1596 [Commissariot of Edinburgh testaments 1514-1600]..

     Patrick appears to have inherited his mother's property of the Hirsel, and he also held, either through her or from his father, the lands of Greenlaw, as he was patron of the church there, and also of the churches of Lamden and Haliburton.' He refers to his wife in a charter to the monks of Kelso, but her name has not been definitely ascertained, though the Liber Vitae seems to imply she was Cecilia Fraser. He had at least one son William, usually designed son of Patrick, who inherited Greenlaw. He married a lady, styled M. the Countess, but her identity has not been discovered. He is also said have married his second cousin, Ada, daughter of his cousin Patrick, Earl of Dunbar, though the marriage could not have taken place before 1225, and to have received with her the lands of Home but the evidence is not wholly conclusive.
A Patrick the clerk appears as 'son of the Earl' in a writ to the Abbey of Kelso, in which Gospatric is the only Earl named, but no other reference to him has been found.
. Patrick Dunbar was the son of Gospatrick Dunbar 2nd Earl and Derdere Unknown (Dunbar).
     Patrick Dunbar married Cecilia Fraser.
     Patrick died after 1228 in Scotland.