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     Clement Adrian Dunbar was born on 20 March 1871. He was the son of Thomas Clement Dunbar.
     Clement died in 1940.

     Colin Dunbar was born after 1566 in Avoch, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland. He was mentioned as brother of John Dunbar fiar of Avoch, Sep 1599.. He was the son of George Dunbar.
On the death of David, James VI., in 1580, granted for seven years to Colin Dunbar, the son of George Dunbar of Avach "for held of his sustenation and intertenement at the scoles" the chaplaincy of Delny, which in that year did not exceed the value of 20 marks yearly. [http://www.rossandcromartyheritage.org/Community/Kilmuir/History/Page-2.aspx].
     Colin was educated from 19 October 1580. 19 Oct 1580 at Holyroodhouse: Gift to "Ane letter .. re the chaplainry of Delny, vacated by the decease of the late Mr. David Dunbar .. disponis to Colin Dunbar, son to George Dunbar of Awache, whom his majesty understands to be within the age of 14 years and is apt & well willing to studie in grammer .. the said chaplanerie ... for 7 years for his support at the saidis scolis. He was mentioned in a deed dated 27 June 1601. Kenneth McKenzie of Kintail for George Dunbar of Avoch & George Dunbar apparent of Avoch, James Dunbar of Little Sudy, Mr David Dunbar, Robert, Gavin, Colene, Alexander and George Dunbar, sons of the said George Dunbar, not to harm Marjorie Ogilvie, relict of James Dunbar of Tarbert.
Colin Dunbar and Archibald Falcouner were mentioned in 1602.
     Colin Dunbar and George Dunbar were mentioned in a civil court action in 1602. At the instance of Mr George Monro, chancellor of Ros & Donald Thorneton in the chanonry of Ross to ... against McKenzies, George Dunbar of Awach, Commissary of Ross, Robert Grahame, archdeacon of Ross, Colene Dunbar, son of the laird of Avach ... Charge given to John Dunbar of Windiegoullis... James Dunbar of Little Suddy, Colene & Robert Dunbar sons to George Dunbar of Awach, George Dunbar of Awach ... Grahame & Colene Dumbar ... [abducted] Jonet Thornton (daughter of Donald)... John, James, Mr David, Colene & George Dumbarris, sons of George Dumbar of Avach ... Archibald Falcouner in Fernychtie, son-in-law of George Dunbar of Awach ... Rory Urquhart servitor to Gavin Dunbar, son of George Dunbar of Avach & others ... monstrous acts ... James Dunbar of Little Suddie, Colene & Robert Dunbar sons of George D of Awach, George Dunbar of Awach ... his said 5 sons. ... They excuse George Dunbar in respect of his age and inability to travel but ordain him to be denounced rebel for not having produced the said Jonet.

     Colin died before October 1697 in Resolis?, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland. He's heir was Alexander Dunbar on 14 October 1697 in Ross & Cromarty, Scotland.

     Colin John Dunbar was born in 1908 in Queensland. He was the son of George Dunbar and Catherine Matilda Davis.
     Colin died in 1975 in Queensland.

     Bishop Columba Dunbar was born circa 1380 in Scotland. He was the son of George Dunbar 10th Earl of March and Christiana Wardlaw. Columba was Dean of St Mary Magdalene at Bridgnorth, Shropshire, in February 1403.
Bishop Columba Dunbar was mentioned on 23 November 1411.
Dean of the collegiate church of Dunbar 1412, He carried on the restoration of the Castle of Dunbar.
Paul states: Colin or Columba, born about 1380, perhaps earlier. styled Colin in a writ of 1390, named as third son there, and in the safe conduct of 1402-3. He was educated at Oxford. He is referred to as receiving money for his father and mother, and in February 1402-3 he was presented to the deanery of St. Mary Magdalene, Bridgnorth.' In 1411 he is named as Dean of Dunbar, the benefice being £40 yearly; and in 1413 he received in addition the Hospital of Ruthven, valued at £30 yearly. He was provided to the Bishopric of Moray on 3 April 1422, and it was apparently he who received payments for going to Rome and undertaking a special mission there in 1429 or later.' He is named Sir Columba, Bishop of Moray, in a writ by his sister, of 24 April 1438, but was probably then deceased. Columba was Bishop of Moray at Moray, Scotland, from 3 April 1422.
Columba de Dunbar, Elect of
Moray, offered his common serives on 12 Feb 1423.
     Columba died at his palace before 7 November 1435 in Spynie, Moray. He was buried in in the Dunbar aisle, Elgin Cathedral, Moray. His effigy survives - a tombe with recumbent figure in vestments.

     Constantine Dunbar was born in Scotland. Constantine was named in his father's charter of 1166, but who seems to have died young. He was the son of Waldeve or Waltheof Dunbar and Aelina or Aline Unknown (Dunbar).

     Cuthbert Dunbar was also known as Cuthbert Dunbar (of Blantyre) in records. He was born before 1441 in Wigtownshire, Scotland. Sir John's second son Cuthbert, who had Blantyre, is now represented In the female line by Captain Nugent Dunbar of Machermore, co. Kirkcudbright. He was the son of Sir John Dunbar.
Apud Edinburgh 11 August (1472)
Rex concessit Cuthberto de Dunbar fratri germano Pat de Dunbar de Cumnok land ... Cumnok, Mochrum, Blantyre ... quas dictus Pat resignavit: - Tenend. Dicto Cuthbert et heirs ejus masc. Legit. Q.d. nearest male heir being the name Dunbar.
21 June 1474 Cuthbert de Dunbar fratem germanus Patricii de Dunbar de Cumnok ... in terris baronei de Cumnok vic. Are... Cumnok baronie de Mochrum in dominio Galwidie, vic. Wigtoun, et eterris baronie de Blantyre vic. Lanark ... Jacobo de Dunbar et Eufamie de Dunbar ejus sponse, et courm alteri diutius viventi, necnon Johanni de Dunbar et Mergerete de Dunbar ejus sponse ditto ... ac etiam Patricio de Dunbar et Jonete de Dunbar ejus sponse ... filabus et heredibus apparantis dicti Pat de Dunbar de Cumnok ....
31 March 1478? Edinburgh. Cuthbert (brother of Patrick) filiarum et apparenti heredum ipsius Pat et sponsa eorundem, viz Eufamie de Dunbar & Jacobi Dunbar, fil. & heir apparent Alex Dunbar of Westfield militis, sponsi dicte Eufamie, ac quondam Mergerete de Dunbar & Johanni Dunbar ejus sponsi, et Jonete de Dunbar et Pat de Dunbar ejus sponsi....
     Cuthbert died after 1499 in Scotland.
Instrument narrating the compearance of Adam Conigham of Caprontoun, Hector Stewart of Eas, and Cuthbert Dunbar of Blantire, tenants of Matthew, Earl of Lennox, in the barony of Torboltoun, in the parish church of Torboltoune, declaring that that day, being the 8th November, had been assigned to them by the procurators of the said earl, for having a division of the common
land of the said barony, and that they were ready, as tenants
thereof, to see and hear the division made of the said common land, but that the earl himself was not then present. Whereupon the said Outhbert and Hector, for themselves, and the said Adam Conigham, for himself and in name of Quintin Mure of Overtoune, and Alexander Conigham of Colliame, craved instruments.
Done in the parish church of Torboltoune about twelve noon, 8th November 1500.

     Daughter Dunbar was stillborn on 2 March 1838 in Dinapore, Bengal Presidency, India. She was the daughter of Capt Frederick Dunbar and Emma Kane.

     Daughter Dunbar married Archibald Falcouner. Daughter Dunbar was born before 1580 in Ross & Cromarty, Scotland. She was the daughter of George Dunbar.

     Daughter Dunbar was the daughter of Edward Henry Vivian Dunbar and Jane Emmeline Ryder.
     Daughter died before 1913.

     Daughter Dunbar was born on 23 July 1852 in Cottingham, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of Edward Dunbar Dunbar and Phoebe Dunbar.

      She also married Parton.. Daughter Dunbar Glendoing of that Ilk was born in Scotland. She was the daughter of Sir John Dunbar.

     David Dunbar was also known as David Dunbar (Bailie of Pluscarden) in records. David Dunbar was also known as David Dunbar (of Grangehill) in records. David Dunbar was also known as David Dunbar (of Durris) in records. He was born circa 1470 in Scotland. He was the fifth son. He was the son of Sir Alexander Dunbar and Isobel Sutherland.
On Loch Ness is the barony of Durris (parish of Durris/Dores), part of the estate of Sir Alexander Dunbar of Westfield who disponed Durris, half of Holm, Little Bellacheranich, Tirchirochan & Dalmigvie in Strathern in favour of his son David Dunbar 27 Oct 1495 by charter under the Great Seal 17 Dec 1569. These lands were erected into a free barony of which Lopan was the principal messuage. Likewise Alexander, Earl of Dumfermline sold the kirklands of Durris to Mark Dunbar in 1592 reserving the patronage and the teinds. Mark Dunbar disposed of the whole barony in 1608.
     David Dunbar and Sir Alexander Dunbar were mentioned in a deed dated 27 October 1495 in Durris (Dores), Inverness-shire. Rex concessit David Dunbar et heredibus ejus - terras de Durris, Drumdurris, medietatem terrarum del Holme, Dalmegattye, litilbellicharnok, et Teirscherochane, vic. Inverness. :- quas Alex. Dunbar de Westfield, miles, resignavit.
David Dunbar of Durris had an action against Farqhuar McIntosh re lands of Durris Jan 26, 1497/8 and against Hew Fressell of Lovatt 20 Feb 1497/8 [Acts of the Lords of Council in civil causes 1496-1501 p.94, 114].
10 Feb 1507/8 Edinburgh: A Letter of tak to David Dunbar of Durris - of the kingis landis of Knock and Athenach, Moldole and iii quarteris of Kintessock, with their pertinentis, liand with the lordschip of Murray ....
6 May 1516: A letter of tak with consent of the Governor to James Dunbar, the son of David Dunbar of Durris of all & hale the kingis landes of Tarbart, co. Ross, which lands the said James now occupies.
     David died on 23 February 1521/22 in Durris (Dores), Inverness-shire, Scotland. Obitus quondam egregii viri Davidis Dunbar de Durris in Granyhill 23 mensis Feb 1521.
Robert Dunbar of Durris, who, upon this father's resignation, got a charter under the great seal confirming "to Robert Dunbar, son and apparent heir of Alexander Dunbar of Durris, and Christian Learmouth, his spouse, and the heirs to be procreate between them, all and haill the lands of Durris, Drummin, Balleblare," &c., dated 14th November, 1526, with a sasine following thereon of the same date.
He got another charter under the great seal to him and his said spouse of the lands of Balleblare, Bellichernok, Clarachan &c., in Inverness-shire, dated 14th April, 1564. He lived to a great age, and by the said Christian Learmouth had a son and successor..
A Robert Dunbar of Durris (possibly his son) is mentioned on 20 Dec 1540.
David of Durris, which was sold and Grange-hill bought.

     David Dunbar was also known as David (of Bennetsfield) in records. He was born after 1532 in Bennetsfield, Avoch, Ross & Cromarty. Born after 1532 if requiring a tutor in 1547, he was the eldest son of John Dunbar in Bennetsfield. He was the son of John Dunbar.
David Dunbar of Bennethfield is described as cousin to John, Alexander & Patrick Dunbar, the natural sons of Alexander Dunbar, Prior of Pluscarden who could inherit the land and town of Westerton of Pluscardin, their heirs failing.
5 April 1547 David Dunbar, son of the late John Dunbar in Bennetsfield, elects & choses the veneralble father Alexander, by the permision of God, prior of Pluscarden and William Hay of Mayne his turors during his age of tutor and from the complieting of the aie of turor his curators ad lites et negotia and the said venerable father & William Hay of Mayne has made the great oath on the heledoune to use the said offices to the said David utility & profit ay & quhill they be discharged..
     David Dunbar and James Dunbar were mentioned in a deed dated 12 February 1547/48 in Edinburgh. David Dunbar had the gift of the goods, etc. relating to the late James Dunbar, bastard son of the late Alexander Dunbar of Sudy, now in the hands of the Queen as a bastard. However note that on the same day Maister Thomas Marjoribanks also had the gift of the goods, etc. relating to the late Alexander Dunbar, bastard son of the late Alexander Dunbar of [blank] and in the Queens hand as the late Alexander was born and died a bastard.
A letter maide to David Dunbar in Bennettisfeild, his airis and assignais ane or ma, - of the gift of all gudis (etc. ut supra no. 2634), quhilkis pertenit to umqhile James Dunbar, bastard, sone of umquhile Alexander Dunbar of Sudy, and new pertening to oure soverane lady be resoun of eschete and privilege of law grantit to hir grace upoun the escehete of bastardis. With power, etc. .
6 February 1548/9 - The Queen set in feu farm to David Dunbar, elder son & heir of the deceased John Dunbar of Bennetisfield, the lands of Bennetisfield, Petfur, etc. in the Lordship of Ardmannach, Inverness: 6 Feb 1548/9 Preceptum charter feodifirme David Dunbar elder son & heir of the late John Dunbar in Bennetsfield re lands at Bennetsfield, Petfur & Killane, mill of Killane, mill of Petconochy, mill of Petfur. Tenend: said David & his legitimate male heirs q.d. John Dunbar his brother & his heirs, q.d. Patrick Dunbar of Sanchar & heirs q.d. John Dunbar his brother & heirs, q.d. nearest male heir of said David, arma & name of Dunbar gerentibus quibuscunque, q.d. nearest female heir....
David Dunbar married Grissel Leslie. Berthon's pedigree states that David married Margaret Hay, daughter of John Hay of Lochlay & Janet Sutherland his wife. After the death of David she married by contract 15 March 1569 as her second husband Alexander Brodie of Brodie, she died 14 February 1609.
David Dunbar's marriage to Grissel Leslie was stormy, his wife leaving him and bringing an action for divorce in the Edinburgh Commissary Court, alleging that she could not obtain justice at Chanonry, where none "dar to uyrwayis nor hir said spowss commands tham quha is ane greit clamit man in the partis of Ross... And she being put away fra hir said spowsss for his uncurtess handeling of hir remains now besyde abirdene mair nor fowre scoir myllis from the chanrie of Ross" (CC8/2/7, 24 Nov 1575). The case proceeded inconclusively until 10 March 1581 (see CC/8/2/8 and 9), and at one stage sent William Cumming, town clerk of Inverness, in midwinter to within five miles of Aberdeen to summon Grissel to "aduer to hym and to return to hyr awyne biggyne" (NP1/32, 207r, 8 Jan 1578). For unknown reasons the couple eventually drew back from divorce, Grissel Leslie lived after her husband's death at Little Suddie, where she died in Feb 1596 (CC8/8/31, 36v-37v). There were no surviving children of the marriage, and Little Suddie passed to George Dunbar of Avoch, one of her executors.
A David Dunbar was minister of Cillicudden in the presbytery of Canonry, diocese of Ross. He held this charge before the reformation, conformed. In 1557 witnessed a charter by David Bishop of Ross. In 1571 as parson he granted a discharge to William Ross of Priesthill & in 1580 gave a tack of the teind shares to Robert Graham. Died in 1580. . [Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae, new ed; the editor presumes him to be the brother of George Dunbar, minister of Rosemarkie].
     David Dunbar was mentioned in a deed dated 6 April 1557 in Suddie, Kilmuir Wester. 1567? Charter by John, Bishop of Ross, with consent, granting to David Dunbar of Urquhart & Grissel Leslie his spouse, the lands of Little Suddy in the bishophric of Ros & Sheriffdom of Inverness.
David Dunbar and John Dunbar and Alexander Dunbar were mentioned on 12 September 1560.
     David resided at Urquhart, Moray, 6 April 1567.
29/9/1570: Instrument of sasine in favour of Alexander Mawar in Daloquhie (Dallachy) and Elizabeth Damesone, his spouse, of twelfth part of town and lands of Vrquhard (Urquhart), half and quarter parts of the mill-lands thereof, and part of the wood of Crukitwoid, following on precept by David Dunbar of Bennagefeild, dated 15 September 1570.
29 April 1571 Charter by David Dunbar of Benechfeld in favour of Mr. John Dunbar of Meftis, of lands of Vodland and wood of Crukvod in barony and regality of Vrquhard (Urquhart) and sheriffdom of Elgin and Forres. [Signed David Dunbar of Wrquhard].
Charter by David Dunbar of Benechfeld in favour of Alexander Mawar of twelfth part of town and lands of Vrquhard (Urquhart) and of wood of Crukwod. [Tag, seal gone]. 12/5/1571.
Charter a me and de me by David Dunbar of Bennagefeild in favour of Alexander Mawar in Dalloquhy (Dallachy) in liferent, and John Mawar, his son and apparent heir heritably, of 2 twelfth parts of town and lands of Vrquhart, a quarter of mill-lands thereof, with part of the wood of Crukitwoid. 10 Feb 1572.
July 10 1574 Holyroodhouse: David Dunbar of Bennagefield witnessed document.
1575/6 23 March: confirmation charter whereby David Dunbar of Benagefield is eventual heir to Maverstown, via Patrick of Sanquhar, via John of Westertown, via Alex of Inchcherocht from James son of deceased Alex of Urquhart.
Charter of confirmation by Aexander Prior of Pluscarden and convent thereof, of charter, dated 12 May 1571, by David Dunbar of Bennagefeild in favour of James Hay natural son of the deceased John Hay in Vrquhart , of Cruikitwoid. Signed by Alexander Seton, Thomas Ross and Robert Arthill. 30 Oct 15 1582.
17 May 1583 at Edinburgh: Rentali Domini Regis, Ros & Ardmanach. The miln at Peconnochie .. the ailhouse, Killane, Bennechefeild, Petfure alias Dene Miln ... which lands etc. pertanit in tak & rentale of befoir to David Dunbar in Bennachefield ... contract betwixt the said David & Magister John Dunbar his brother, reg. in Commissariot buke of Ross ... 5 year contract... The foregoing entry is repeated at p. 251 of the original records with the following addenda: Ye sall resaif in our Sov. Lord rental of Ardmananoch Maister Johne Dunbar of Meftis as rentalar in manner aboune written ... Holyroodhouse 30 Nov afsd.
6 April 1585: Rex confirmation cartam Joanni Epis Rossen qua, cum consensu decani et coanoicorum Ross, ad feudifirman dimisit Davidi Dunbar de Urquhart et Grisselle Leslie ejus sponse, terras de Little Suddy, extenden ad 1/w davatum, brainamque ejusdem cum crofta et terris (per dictum David et ejus tenantes occua[pt) infra epis. Ross vic. Inverness: - Tenend. Dictis Dav. & Gries eorumque alteri diutius viventi in conjuncta infeodatione, hered. inter eos legit proc. q.d. herdibus dicti Dav. et assignatis quibuscunque, de dicto epis. Reddend: .... He was mentioned in a deed dated 14 July 1586 in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland. 14 July 1586 at Falkland: Rex confirmavit cartam factam per quondam Alex, Priorem [introductory clause "commendatarium"] de Pluscarden, et ejusdem conventum, - qua ad feudifirman dimiserunt M. (Magister) Joanni Dumbar, filio naturali quond. Joannis D de Bennethfield - villas et terras de Ovir et Nether Meftis, cum brasina et 3 acris, in baronia et regalitate sua de Urquhaird, vic. Elgin et Fores: - Tenend. dicto M[. Jo et heredibus masc. ejus de corpore legit. procreatis quibis deficientibus [failing legit male heirs] to David Dunbar of Bennethfield and his heirs, failing them to George Dunbar, fratri germano dicti quond. Jo., and his heirs, failing them to Patricio Dunbar of Sanquhair & heirs, failing them to Roberto Dunbar of Durris & heirs, de dicto monast; cum communi pastura a terris arabilus de Meftis ad austrum ad terras arabiles de Lucharis ad boream; cum communitate in nemore the Luchar-boge ad pasturam animalium, lucandrum glebas "lie turvis", et cespites, vix "pettis, turffis, fealis and dewaitties", et ad cedend. gramina "lie ster" ac silvam "lie void cuttin" (a "the Bruntwater" ad orien. ad terras arabiles de Lucharis ad occiden.); et communitate in the "Luchar-mure"; ac cum postestate lucrandi terras nondum cultas, incipiendo a finibus "the lang-dikis" et Brumelaw dictis terris de Meftis pertinen., et super "lie" Medewmuir usque ad metas terrarum de Innes :- Reddend. pro Uvir Meftis 8 lib. 10 sol. 4 den. firme antique, et 56 sol. 9 den. pro gressuma, 13 bollas victualium pro arida multura ob liberam molationem victualium ad molendinum de Dynkemptie, 4 bollas avenarum custumalium, 2 duodenas caponum, 2 duodenas pultrearum, 4 oves custumales, 10 sol. augmentationis, cum arreagiis et carriagliis 4 equorum cum ductioribus in vectione turbariorum seu pettariorum ad loca de Urquhaird et Pluscarden; pro Wester (vel Nethir) M. 8 lib. 10 sol. 4 den. firme antique, 56 sol. 9 den. pro ....
     David died on 2 February 1588/89 in Lt Suddie, Avoch, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland. 2 Feb 1688 [sic] obiit egregius vir David Dunbar (died sick man) de Littill Sudde apud Bonachfelde ett est sepultus in templo Cannone Rossense in insual Sancti Andree. (Although 1688 is clearly written, a scribal error must be presumed, David Dunbar was son and successor of John Dunbar of Bennetsfield (121).
On 6 Feb 1549 he had a feu charter of an enlarged free tenandry of Bennetsfield (RMS iv 288). In the following year he acquired the escheat of Alexander Dunbar of Urquhart (CS7/4, 169v-170r, 24 July 1550), thereafter being at times called David of Urquhart. With his wife Grissel Leslie, a daughter of Sir John Leslie of Balquhain (MacFarlane, Gen. Coll., ii, 10-11), he had a feu-charter of Little Suddie (Knockbain parish) from Bishop John Lesley, 6 April 1567 . He sold Suddie to his uncle George Dunbar of Avoch, rector of Kilmuir (see #203), under a reversion that could be operated only by himself or heirs male of his body, 7 April 1568 (RMS vi 445). David Dunbar was succeeded at Bennetsfield by his brother, or half-brother, Mr John Dunbar of Meft (see RMS, v, 1006).. He was mentioned as deceased in the confirmation charter dated on 1 July 1596. Jul 1 1596 at Dumfermline: The King with advice etc. (45, 63, 61, 55, 47, 39, 37 51) issued confirmation that the late David Dunbar of Urquhart who for implemento contractus at Elgin in Moray dated 20 Aug 156_, - for 1200 merks full payment, and also for redemption of the lands of Urquhart with mill, sold to George Dunbar, rector of Kilmure, his heirs and assigns, (town &) lands of Litle Suddy exte[nden to dimediam davatum [half davoch?], with brewhouse & crofts near Inverness :-TENEND (sub reversione 1200 merc, said David & his legitimate male heirs of his body, procreatus solummodo, whom failing, said George his heirs and assigns quibuscunque) of Archbishop of Ross in feufarm :- REDDEND. said David unum den. albe firme ; & relevando said David of summis etx. in infeofamento dict. terrarum contentis :- RESERVATO vitali redditu said David & Grisel Leslie, eorumque diutius viventi :- with warrant of sasine directo James Lesly & Alex. Thomesoun :- TEST Master/Rev David Dunbar & Thos. Ros rectors of Cullycudden et Alnes... :- Apud Canoniam Rossen., 7 April 1568 :- And also charter (dicti) George Dunbar of Avache, [who sold to James Dunbar his legitimate son [the introductory clause adds quartogenito] - town etc. aforesaid : -TENEND said James & the legitimate male heirs of his body, whom failing, said George, his heirs and assigns quibuscunque reversuras, of the King virtute acti annexationis :- REDDEND devoiras in origanti charter feudifirme contentas: - with warrant of sasine directo John Dunbar apparent of Avache. TEST: Robt Grahame, archedeacon of Ross ... Adam Dunbar, public notary ... At Canonry of Ross 1 Mar 1595, etc.

     David Dunbar was also known as David Dunbar (of Kynstarie) in records. He was born before 1552 in Scotland. He was the son of Alexander Dunbar and Hon Elizabeth Forbes.
Dec 1582: Letters purchased at the instance of David Dunbar of Kynstarie, against John Dunbar of Mochrum and his tutors and curators, who have purchased letters against the said David, making mention that from the minority of the said John his lands and living are in ward, and that his mother has the greatest part thereof, and that therethrough he is destitute of all support and has been so since the decease of Alexander Dunbar of Cunzie his grandfather in Feb 1577; and that the said David, his uncle has intromitted with the same. The Lords give decreet in favour of the said David, he having consigned the sum of £200 for delivery to the said John Dunbar of Mochrum.

31 May 1583: Letters purchased at the instance of David Dunbar of Kinstarie, against John Dunbar of Mochrum and his curators, and all others having interest therein for production of decreet by which the said David is charged to render and deliver to them the manor place, houses, etc. of Kilboyak, to be kept by the said John. The Lords of Council decern and ordain that decreet .. be null and of no effect now and in time coming
A David Dunbar, burgess of the burgh of Quhitterne/Quhithorne took action agains Helen Dunbar, daughter of Sir John Dunbar of Mochrum in 1590 & 91.

     David Dunbar was also known as David Dunbar (of Kirkhill) in records. He was born. He may have been the son of Mary/Marion Ogilvy. He was the son of Ninian Dunbar and Finduella Christian? Dunbar.
David Dunbar married Margery Seton.
David Dunbar married secondly Janet Leslie.
     David died on 14 February 1691 in Kirkhill?, Moray, Scotland. He was buried in February 1691 in Dyke & Moy, Moray. Mr David Dunbar of Kirkhill.
     His will was proved on 2 November 1691 at Moray. Commissariot of Moray, Mr David Dunbar, of Kirkhill, spouse of Janet Leslie.

     David Dunbar was also known as (of Baldone or Baldoon) in records. He was born on 25 January 1581/82. Baldone is in the parish of Kirkinner, Wigtownshire. He was the son of Gavin Dunbar and Janet Cunnningham.
He married Janet Charteris of Amisfield, 9 Feb 1615.
     David died circa 1641. He died without issue.

     David Dunbar was also known as David Dunbar (Bailie of Pluscarden) in records. David Dunbar was also known as David Dunbar (of Durris) in records.
David Dunbar married Janet Rose. She was the daughter of Hugh Rose of Kilravock, by Catherine, daughter of Sir Alexander Falconer Halkerton.. David Dunbar was born say 1540 in Durris (Dores), Inverness-shire, Scotland. He was eldest son & heir apparent to Robert who resigned in his favour the lands of Durris, near Inverness, which the King then incorporated in a Barony. He was the son of Robert Dunbar.
He was proprietor of Durris in 1569.
1573 Burgesses of Forres. Robert Dunbar of Durris, David Dunbar his son & heir apparent & burgess of Forres mention that Alexander Dunbar of Cumnock instrusit himself be pretendit election in the office of Provost of the said burgh… Alex D of Cumnock, kt, Alex D, John D, electing Alex D & others … Alex D of Cumnock, Alex D of Coinyey, George Dunbar of Navers & Patrick Dunbar son to the said Alex of Coinye… Alex D broder son to the Alex of Cumnock…, & the said Alex D of Cumnock, Alex D of Conye, George D of Navers & Patrick D, son to the said Alex of Conye … said complainers … said Alex Dunbar broder son to the said Alex D of Cumnock, David D …. David Dunbar was heir to Robert Dunbar on 16 August 1582. Precept of Clare Constat by 16 Aug 16 16 August 1582: Alexander, prior of Pluscarden and convent thereof, addressed to William Gadderar, their baillie in that part, for giving sasine to David Dunbar as heir of Robert Dunbar of Durris, his father who died in June 1582, of the offices of baillie and jsutice general of the lands and baronies of Urquhart, Glen of Pluscarden, Fernenand, Kepe, Kintessack, Tullieduffie, Fochabers, Mekle Penik, and all other lands, mills, waters etc pertaining to the said abbey of Pluscarden and Urquhart, lying within the sheriffdoms of Elgin, Forres, Narne and Inverness or elsewhere in Scotland
With a yearly fee of 10 merks Scots viz 8 merks to be retained by the said baillie of the maills of Grangehill, and the mails of the lands of Buchtelie lying on the waterside of Finderne and of the ferry coble of Finderne for the other two merks. Which office and fee had been granted by umquhile Alexander, prior of Pluscarden and his convent to said Robert and his heirs male succeeding to his heritage by Letter dated at Pluscarden 10th March 1557; which letter the then prior and convent ratified. At Pluscarden, 16th August 1582
Witnesses George Ogilvy of Dunlugus, knight, Alexander Seton of Meldrum, Johne Seton of Auchinhuff, James Seton, brother to the laird Lawfresk, James and Robert Dunbar, brothers of the said David and Anthone Stronoch with others divers.
David Dunbar of Durrris is Provost.
Bruce B Bishop in the Lands and people of Moray pt 30 mentions: In 1589 there are mentions of David Dunbar of Durris and his spouse Christian Falconer, and their son Mark Dunbar as holding the "Lands of Grange Green and the Bogs, the Town and lands of Moy, the Moy Land and the Newmill Croft".
     David died before 18 January 1600 in Dyke, Moray. Sirnet gives c. 1592 as his death date.
     His will was proved on 18 January 1600 at Edinburgh. David Dunbar of Durris in the parish of Dyk in Moray.

     David Dunbar was born after 1390?. He was the son of George Dunbar 10th Earl of March and Christiana Wardlaw.
Sir David, not named in writ of 1390, but named sixth in the safe-conduct of 1402. Some time before his father's death he had a grant of the lands of Cockburn and Brigham, in Berwickshire, the latter for life only. It was probably he who, in May 1121, was sent a prisoner to the Tower. On 20 February 1437, when King James I was attacked by his murderers, Sir David rushed to the King's assistance, but was wounded and disabled. He was still alive in 1443. He had issue, and Margaret Dunbar, his heiress (either his daughter or granddaughter) carried the lands of Cockburn and Brigham to her husband Alexander, fourth Earl of Crawford.
David Dunbar was mentioned on 23 November 1411.
     David died after 1443. Circa 1542?.

     David Dunbar was born before 1600.
     David died in June 1643 in Enterkine, Mauchline, Wigtownshire.
     His will was proved on 23 November 1643 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire. David Dunbar of Enterkine, parish of Mauchline, who died June 1643.
in both the Glasgow & Wigtown Commissary Courts. On 9 January 1645 further action was granted at Glasgow.

     David Dunbar was the son of James Dunbar and Elizabeth Leslie.
     David died before 28 May 1558.

     David Dunbar was also known as Dunbar (Dean of Moray) in records. David was Dean of Moray 1548-1557. He promised annates and granted prov. without fruits 12 Jan 1548 (v. sup); occ .6 Feb 1557 (N1/698/6) d. by 28 Feb 1557 (v.inf) between 1548 and 1557. They was mentioned at the legitimation of Sir Patrick Dunbar between 1554 and 1555. Et de viije li? comp. bonorum escheatorum Patricii Dunbar, filiis et heredis apparentis Alexander Dunbar of Cumnock, Alex Brody de eodam et..., concessorum Alexander Priori de Pluscarden et Magistro Davidi Dunbar decano Moraviensi.
     He was named as father at the legitimation of Patrick Dunbar and Alexander Dunbar between 1554-1555. Et de xls compositionis legitimationis concesse Patricio Dunbar et Alexandro Dunbar filiis Magistri David Dunbar decani Moraviensis.
Great seal charter granting to Mr David Dunbar, dean of Moray, lands of Petquhen in sheriffdom of Narne [Nairn] 4 May 1555. With a copy. Sasine following, 23 Jul 1555.
Charter by Mr David Dunbar, dean of Moray, with consent of Patrick, bishop of Moray, to Alexander Dunbar of Cragheid and specified heirs, of lands of Boythhill, and others formerly occupied by Thomas Chesolme [Chisholm] in Boyth [Boath], in barony of Penik, regality of Spyne [Spynie], sheriffdom of Nairne [Nairn]. Dated 11 Jan 1555-1556. 3 seals on tags, one slightly damaged. With precept and sasine following.
Charter by Mr David Dunbar, dean of Moray, to Alexander Dunbar of Cragheid, of lands of Petquhyn in sheriffdom of Narne [Nairn]. Dated 8 Feb 1555-1556. Seal, slightly damaged, on tag. With precept and sasine following, and great seal charter of confirmation, 7 Aug 1556.
Copy great seal charter of confirmation of charter, 24 Jul 1556, by Mr David Dunbar, dean of Moray, to Alexander Dunbar of Craigheid, of lands of Petquhyn in sheriffdom of Narne [Nairn]. Incomplete. The copy goes only to the end of David Dunbar's charter.
Instrument narrating that Mr David Dunbar, dean of Moray, resigned in favour of Alexander Dunbar, his natural son, various goods in his house of Bothhill, as follows; '(torn)tis of small lenyng twa pairis shetis of rownd lenyng four fedder beddis four (torn) tene coddis, sevin standand beddis of aik, twa stand beddis of fir, twa press ane lang till of fir, thre cussingis thre meitt buyrdis, ane fladeris comptour ane scottis comptour, ane almarie, nyne planckis of fir, twa buyrdis in the chalmeris four litill stulis, twa pares (torn) hingaris curtingis for twa beddis, ane dusane platis and ane dusin trunschiris of tymmer ane (torn) ladill ane speit of irne, twa brasin pottis ane brewing calderon, ane maskfatt, thre pyppis, ane wort tub ane say ane kist of aik, twa kistis of fir, ane flesche fatt ane irne taynch (torn) Lochhill ten oxin with pleuch and pleuch graith, twa young kye, fourscore ten bollis aittis (torn) sex bollis bair, iiii bollis rye and foirscoir bollis quheit'. Dated 1556-1557. Damaged.
     David died before 28 February 1557 in Auldearn, Nairnshire. However a gravestone in the Auldearn churchyard states: Heir lyis ane honorable man, Maister David Dunbar, Dean of Murray, quha departit in the 10 day of Feb 1536 zeiris and Alexander Dunbar of Both his son quha diet ye 13 Feb 1604. MDD, MD, AD, BH. Reported in the Forres... gazette 1848.
David Dunbar married Barbara Hay.

     David Dunbar was the son of Sir David Dunbar 1st baronet of Baldoon and Elizabeth MacCulloch.
David Dunbar married Janet Dalrymole on 12 August 1669 in Old Luce, Wigtownshire?. She was the daughter of 1st Viscount Stair) - the Bride of Lammermoor is based on this marriage.
David Dunbar married secondly Eleanor Eglinton? say 1675. They left a daughter Mary born c. 1677 who married a Hamilton and her descendant reclaimed the title as Hope Dunbar in 1916. They also had a son David who died in 1685.
     David died from a fall from his horse in 1682.

     David Dunbar was christened on 10 November 1692 in Dyke, Moray. David, son of Robert Laird Of Grangehill Dunbar & Katherine Brodie. He was the son of Robert Dunbar and Katherine Brodie.

     David Dunbar was christened on 18 October 1728 in St Mary, Dublin. He was the son of John Dunbar and Margaret Rawdon.

     David Dunbar was the son of Sir Robert Dunbar 2nd Baronet of Northfield and Mary Sinclair.

     David Dunbar was buried in Nairn. This monument is consecrate to the memory of Mr David Dunbar, second son of James Dunbar of Boath; who, having discharged the pastoral office in this church of Nairn, with greatest applause of fidelity, for the space of 20 years, died pleasantly in the Lord, 21 Feb 1680, and to the memory of Margaret Hay his spouse, William & George Dunbars and their children.
David Dunbar married Margaret Hay. David was minister at Nairn between 1660 and 1680.
     David died on 21 February 1681 in Nairn, Scotland.

     David Dunbar was born circa 1687. He is not related, just inserted here for clarification.
     David died on 8 March 1752. He was MP for Blessington 1719-1727 [Biographies of Members of the Irish Parliament 1692-1800].

     Rev David Dunbar was born circa 1570 in Ross & Cromarty, Scotland. He was the son of George Dunbar. David and George Dunbar were educated on 4 March 1586/87 in school, Scotland. Letters purchased at the instance of David Dunbar, son to George Dunbar of Avaich, against all and sundry the feuars, tenants, tacksmen and intromitters with the fermes of the mill of Kessok, for payment of 14 bolls bear pertaining to the Friars of Inverness gifted by the Sovereign "for the said complenaris support in sustening him at the scoillis for his better education in vertew and guid letters" and that for the space of 7 years. Decreet given in favour of the said pursuer.
     Rev David Dunbar and George Dunbar were mentioned in a civil court action on 4 August 1590. In the presence of the Lords of Council compeared Mr Olipher Colt procurator for the Provost, Bailies, council and community of the Burgh of Inverness and produced copy of Letters dated 6 Jan last where they on the one part, David Dunbar son to George Dunbar of Awach on the other part, John Gray son to the deceased Thomas Gray of Dundarwel, Kennoch McKenzie in Sudie on the third part, John Wylie writer to the Kings Chancellory on the fourth part, and Mr Robert Dowglas Provost of Lochleven, Collector General, and Patrick Davidsone his depute, on the fifth part, were summoned at the instance of Donald Sage fermorar and occupier of the mill of Kessok, touching the production before the Lords of Letters purchased at either of the said parties instance whereby every one of them has caused charge the said Donald to make payment for the fermes of the said mill of Kessok extending to 14 bolls victual. The said procurator protested that his clients should not be had to answer further in the matter till a new summoned which protest was admitted..
In 1591 he was mentioned in document [vol.127 fol.152], 4 Aug 1591 as son of George Dunbar of Awach. 13 March 1591-2, described as a student, son to George Dunbar of Awach. [136. fol.129].
     Rev David Dunbar and George Dunbar were mentioned in a civil court action on 13 March 1591/92 in Avoch. 13 Mar 1591/2: Letters purchased at the instance of Alexander Clunneis in Dunskeoch and Finlay Munsoun portioner of Pitcalzune, against Thomas Davidsoun son to John Davidsoun tailor burgess of Edinburgh, on the one part, and David Dunbar, student, son to George Dunbar of Awach on the other part, touching the production of either or their provisions, letters, charters and rights whereby they claim the fen mails and duties of the complainers lands of Dunskeoch of the crop and year 1588. Cont till 12 June next. Rev David Dunbar was mentioned in a deed dated 27 June 1601. Kenneth McKenzie of Kintail for George Dunbar of Avoch & George Dunbar apparent of Avoch, James Dunbar of Little Sudy, Mr David Dunbar, Robert, Gavin, Colene, Alexander and George Dunbar, sons of the said George Dunbar, not to harm Marjorie Ogilvie, relict of James Dunbar of Tarbert. David was a clergyman from 1601. On 27 June 1601 he was described as Mr David Dunbar, son of George Dunbar of Avoch. He witnessed documents in 1607/8 in Leith, Edinburgh. M. David & James Dunbar sons of the late Georgie Dunbar of Avach witnessed deeds re property of Kenneth McKenzie of Kintail. Also at Edinburgh 9 Apr 1608 Jo. Dumbar of Avache witnessed same.
James was mentioned in 1608-1610 document with Mr David as sons of the deceased George Dunbar of Avoch: June 5 1610 at Edinburgh : Confirmation charter by David Bishop of Ross ... Kenneth McKenzie of Kintail (son of the late Colin McKenzie of Kintail) ... Test : apud Leith, M. Jeromio Lyndsay of Dinnynnow at Cromartie, M. John McKenzie rector of Dingwall ... M. David & James Dunbar filius quond. George Dunbar of Avoch. Apud Edinburgh 9 April 1608 : - Test : John Dunbar of Avach, Robert his brother.

     Rev David Dunbar was born illegitimate before 1515 in Scotland. In 1540 he was legitimated with his brothers as sons of the late Mr. Patrick. He was the son of Patrick Dunbar. David was a clergyman| 20 March 1540/1: Mr David Dunbar capellanu capellanie BV Mary in parochia de Kilmure.. Ross, et ad feodifirman sue emphiteosim dimittere, et hoc presenti carte mea confirmare, honorabili viro Thome Ros de Ballintraitt et Elizabeth Dunbar ejus sponse ... heirs male quibus. deficien. John Dunbar of Bennagefield & his heirs male. Test: Robert Dunbar of Durris.
A David Dunbar held the charge of Cillicudden (later with Kirkmichael became Resolis) before the reformation. In 1557 he witnessed charter by David, Bishop of Ross.
In 1571 he was parson, he died in 1580. [Munro of Allan writs, Cromartie writs].
George Dunbar of Kilmuir was probably brother of David. John Robertson was minister there in 1574 having Chanonry in conjunction. [Fasti ecclesiae Scoticanae Rev.ed. v.7 p.21].
He may be David Dunbar, chaplain of Delny who granted kirklands of Priesthill & Ulladale in Kilmuir Easter parish to Thomas Ross & his wife Elizabeth. These ands were regranted by him to Thomas Ross's son in 1568 at Ross & Cromarty after 1540. He were made legitimate along with Gavin Dunbar and George Dunbar on 6 March 1539/40 when Patrick Dunbar was named as the father. Rex dedit literas legitimationis Gavin, James, John, George & David natural sons of the late Patrick Dunbar were legitimated.
Charter by Mr David Dunbar, Chaplain of St Mary's chapel in the parish of Kilmure Madath in the diocese of Ross with consent of King James V. 20 March 1540.
Precept of Sasine by the said Mr David Dunbar with consent of King James V and of Robert Bishop of Ross, to his bailies for infefting the said Thomas Ross of Ballinhaitt and Elizabeth Dunbar his spouse in conjunct fee in the said Kirklands of Priesthill and Ulladale and others specified in the Charter. 21 June 1540.
Charter by David Dunbar Chaplain of the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin in the Parish of Kilmoir Medat in the Diocese of Ross on the resignation of Donald Ross, to the same Donald Ross and Margaret Ross his Sponse in conjunct fee and to the heirs of their bodies whom failing to the heirs and assignees of the said Donald whomsoever of the Kirk Lands of Prestehill. 3 Aug 1568.
Discharge by David Dunbar, parson of Cullicudin and chaplain of Delnye, in favour of William Ross, feuar of Preistishill, for the feu mails of Pristishill and Wlladill 6 Feb 1571/2
Witnesses: William Ross of Logy, Andrew Munro of Nevmoir, [destroyed] Thomasson and George Dunbar of Avache.
     David died before 14 October 1580 in Ross & Cromarty. 14 Oct 1580: Presentation of Mr George Thomsoun to the parsonage of Killecuddin, Ross, vacant by the decease of Mr David Dunbar
1580 9-20 Oct: Gift to "Ane letter re chaplainery of Delny vacant by the decease of David Dunbar 20 merks yearly rent ... disponis to Colin Dunbar, son to George Dunbar of Awache...
William Munro succeeded as parson of Cullicudden 1 Dec 1581. [History of the Munros by A MacKenzie, p.383]..