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     Robert Dunbar was born illegitimate before 1527 in Moray, Scotland. He was the son of Alexander Dunbar.
     Robert Dunbar and John Dunbar were made legitimate on 12 February 1547/48 when Alexander Dunbar was named as the father. There is an entry in the "Register of the Privy Seal of Scotland", recording the legitimation of Robert Dunbar, and John Dunbar, brothers of Patrick Dunbar, Baron of Sanquhar, natural sons of Alexander, prior of Pluscarden. (The reference to Sanquhar indicates that the Prior must have made over these lands near Forres to his eldest son before 1547). The following year a precept of sasine was drawn up. On 24 June it was signed by Alexander & 12 monks. This document made over extensive lands within the barony of Fochabers, which belonged formerly to Urquhart Priory, to Alexander Innes of Cromy (Crombie) who married Beatrix Dunbar, reputed to have been one of the Prior's daughters.
     Robert died before 1560.
     Robert resided at Inchallon, Moray, 1576.
     Robert Dunbar and John Dunbar were mentioned in a deed dated 29 May 1576. John Dunbar conveyed the estate to Robert Dunbar in Inshallon and his spouse by charter dated 29 May 1576, and this Robert Dunbar, who could also have been one of Alexander's illegitimate brood, was succeeded by his son, also Robert, as appears in a Precept of Clare Constat from Kenneth MacKenzie of Kintail, at that time the proprietor of Pluscarden and the Superior of Westerton, dated 12 Aug 1606 (Chancery of Ross), Robert Dunbar then conveyed the estate of Westerton to Patrick Dunbar and Janet Cumming the spouse on 22 May and 9 June 1615.

     Robert Dunbar was also known as Robert Dunbar (of Westfield) in records. He was born before 1634 in Moray, Scotland. There may be a loss of 2 generations here!. He was the son of Robert Dunbar and Barbara Innes. Robert Dunbar was Sheriff of Moray.
     Robert died in 1711? In Scotland. He died without surviving issue and was succeeded by his cousin Ludovick. Theh Commissariot of Moray records list Robert Dunbar of Westfield [torn out] 13 Oct 1700.

     Robert Dunbar was also known as Robert Dunbar (Bailie of Pluscarden) in records. He was born before 1519. He was the son of Alexander Dunbar.
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. Robert Dunbar was heir on 14 May 1541. 1541 May 14 - Instrument of sasine in favour of Robert Dunbar of Durriss, as one of the heirs of the late Henry Forrester of Pentosken, his avunculus, one eighth of the tenement described in #264.
On 26 Feb 1548: Contract between William McIntoishe [McIntosh] of Dunnachtane [Dunachton], Captain of the Clan Quhattane [Chattan], on the one part, and Lachlan Malcolmsone [Malcolmson], George Monroe [Munro] of Dalvartye [Davochgartie], James Dunbar of Tarbart [Tarbert] and Robert Dunbar of Durris [Dores], friends of the said Lachlan, on the other part, dated 26th February 1547-8, whereby the latter promise that though William McIntoishe has granted to them in succession this day the lands of Glenroye [Glen Roy] in Lochabir [Lochaber] and the barony of Moye [Moy] in the sheriffdom of Inverness, they will not take any kind of possession thereof nor have anything to do with the rents, etc., unless that, in violation of his agreement with them, William McIntoishe or any in his name offers them or theirs violence; and that should this not happen before the said William's death, then their right should determine and cease. On the other hand and upon the like terms these persons have placed William McIntoishe by their respective charters in the lands of Durris, property and tenandry, the lands of Dalcartye [Davochgartie] and mill thereof, and the lands of Tarbart in the sheriffdom of Inverness.
Robert Dunbar married Christian Learmonth before 1560.
Charter dated 6 September 1560 to Robert Dunbar of Durris and Christiane Learmonth his spouse (Pluscarden), lands of Grangegrene.
     Robert died in June 1582. He's heir was David 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.

     Robert Dunbar was christened on 13 February 1670 in Alves, Moray, Scotland. He was the son of Archibald Dunbar and Elizabeth Hacket.
Robert Dunbar married Margaret MacKenzie, daughter of Colin MacKenzie, on 27 November 1690. She was the only daughter of Colin Mackenzie of Pluscarden.
     Robert died in September 1742 aged 72. He was buried on 29 September 1742 in Alves, Moray.

      Mentioned in documents as son to George 22 Aug 1598, 27 June 1601 [Register of the Privy Council of Scotland v.5 p.701, v.6 p.689]; mentioned as brother of John Dunbar fiar of Avoch, Sep 1599 [Register of the Privy Council of Scotland v.6 p.621]. He was tutor to George Dunbar of Avach [son of his brother James?]...
He was mentioned as tutor of Avach, Sasines, Inverness, etc. v. 7 [1648-1658] 206, and son of George Dunbar of Avach, v. 6, 116 (1636-1643]..
Robert Dunbar married Isobel MacIntosh in Scotland. Robert Dunbar was born before 1565 in Ross & Cromarty, Scotland. He was the son of George Dunbar. Robert 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.
Nov 2 1621: nominato Robert Dunbar tutor of Avoch, keeper of the said stamp and seal (for Lord Erskin).
     Robert died after 1621.

     Robert Dunbar was the son of Alexander Dunbar.
     Robert died in 1721.

     Robert Dunbar was the son of Thomas Dunbar and Agnes Spens.
Robert Dunbar married Barbara Innes before 1634.
     Robert died in 1661 in Scotland. However, Robert Dunbar of Westfield, Sheriff of Moray died 13 Dec 1674.

     Robert Dunbar was also known as (of Moyness) in records.
Robert Dunbar married Marjory Dunbar (Dunbar), daughter of James Dunbar. She married Robert Dunbar, younger of Moyness, son of John Dunbar, 1st of Moyness.. Robert Dunbar was the son of John Dunbar.
Shaw wrote: The upper part of the parish [of Auldearn] is high ground, and, in the east end of it, is the Barony of Moyness and Boghole. This was a part of the estate of Westfield, given to John Dunbar, a second son of that family, about the year 1584. And, in 1634, Robert Dunbar, son of the said John, disponed these lands to John Grant of Logie, whose son, James Grant, sold them to Sir Hugh Campbell of Calder, in 1668, and they are now Calder's property.

      He married Mary Douglas, Magdalen Hay, & Elizabeth Tulloch.. Robert Dunbar was also known as Robert Dunbar (of Easterbin) in records.

     Robert Dunbar was born before 1747 in Northfield, Duffus, Moray. He was the son of Sir Patrick Dunbar 3rd Baronet, of Northfield.
He is mentioned as son of Sir Patrick Dunbar of Northfield, baronet in the Caithness Register of Sasines, 6 Oct 1758, 4 Nov 1778.
     Robert died before April 1763.

     Robert Dunbar was the son of Robert Dunbar.
See Precept of Clare Constat from Kenneth MacKenzie of Kintail, at that time the proprietor of Pluscarden and the Superior of Westerton dated 12 August 1606 (Chanonry of Ross).
Robert then conveyed the estate of Westerton to Patrick Dunbar and Janet Cumming his spouse on 22 May and 9 June 1615. On the 19th August 1618 there were complaints to the Sheriff of Moray by Patrick Dunar of Westerton concerning "the continual persecution and molestation by James Dunbar of Westfield". On 1 June 1643 Patrick Dunbar, son of the previous Patrick Dunbar, was retoured as heir to his father, and on 22 Oct 1645 he sold the estate to John Watson.

     Robert Dunbar was mentioned on 21 January 1604.
     Robert resided at Easter Alves, Alves, Moray, 1609.
Letter to John Scharpe [Sharp], younger, advocate, from James Dundas, chanter of Moray, requesting him to raise letters at the instance of Robert Dunbar in Eister Alves, father of the deceased Alexander Dunbar, and James Dunbar, brother of the said Alexander, against George Dunbar of Wester Alves, Mr. James Dunbar of Newtoune [Newton], his son, and Alexander Dunbar of Inschebroke [Inchbrayock], his grandson, and others, for the mutilation of the said Robert Dunbar in the right hand and the slaughter of the said Alexander Dunbar, his son. 20/1/1609.

     Robert Dunbar was also known as Robert Dunbar (of Grangehill) in records. Robert Dunbar was also known as Robert Dunbar (Laird of Grangehill) in records. He was born circa 1665?. He was the son of Sir Robert Dunbar and Grisel Brodie.
One day Lord Brodie's daughter, who had married Dunbar, younger of Grangehill, brought her little son Robert with her to call for his grandfather at Brodie Castle. Dunbar of Grangehill had by this time received the honour of Knighthood from Charles II., and of course was not in sympathy with Lord Brodie's views on Church and State, but there had been no interruption in their social intercourse, though Lord Brodie thought there was too- much love of gaiety and worldly display at Grangehill. Dressed in his best suit, the boy made a favourable impression on his
worthy grandfather's heart, and all went well until Lord Brodie discovered that his grandson had never learnt the Shorter Catechism ! It was even a little worse than that, for he had never been taught to read. He was barely ten years of age at the time, however. His mother received a very severe reproof, and little Robert Dunbar went home very crestfallen on finding, that in the opinion of his grandfather there were somethings in which he was not altogether perfect. .
Robert Dunbar married Katherine Brodie on 15 August 1682 in Dyke, Moray.
     Robert died before 19 July 1704.
     His will was proved on 19 July 1704.

     Robert Dunbar was also known as (of Burgie) in records.
Robert Dunbar married secondly Jean Campbell. She married secondly George Gordon of Newtown. Robert Dunbar was born before 1580 in Moray. Bishop is inconsistent about his parentage, stating he was both the son of Thomas and grandson of Alexander, but also son of Alexander. He was the son of Alexander Dunbar and Katherine Reid. Robert was incumbent but did not appear to conduct services at Rafford, Moray, between 1590 and 1597. He was removed for passing tiends, etc to his friends who ultimately returned them to his private hands.
     Robert resided at Burgie, Rafford, Moray, 1602.
In 1610 Robert Dunbar acquired the lands of Wester Lawrencton in the parish of Forres and added them to the Burgie estate.
On 11 Nov 1616 he was admitted freeman and burgess of Forres.
In 1628 Robert Dunbar of Burgie was charged with the murder of John Dow of Boghole and other crimes of gross immorality, but none of the cases against him ever came to trial.
Robert Dunbar married Isobel Sharpe after 1633. They had four daughters, the others being Isabella who married George Leith of Overhalls, Jean & Elizabeth.
     Robert died in 1640. He's heir was Robert Dunbar on 20 November 1640.
In 20 Nov 1640 Robert jr was served heir to his father 'of the lands of Burgie' and of the lands Bishopmill, Pittenkirk and Colliescruiks on 31 June 1643 with confirmation of titlles of the lands of Over and Nether Hempriggs.
Robert wasted his money and was saved from prison and bankruptcy by Thomas Dunbar of West grange who on 10 April 1668 purchased the 'Mains of Burgie, tower and lands thereof....'.

      Robert Dunbar sold the estate of Burgie, about 1660, to his cousin Thomas Dunbar of Grange in whose family it continued until the death in 1827 of his descendant and male representative, Lewis Dunbar Brodie. Although he had parted with the estate, Robert still retained the designation "of Burgie". The last laird John emigrated to Carolina about 1756 where his brother Robert had settled.. Robert Dunbar was born before 1620?. He was the son of Robert Dunbar and Jean Campbell. Robert Dunbar was served heir to Robert Dunbar on 20 November 1640.
In 20 Nov 1640 Robert jr was served heir to his father 'of the lands of Burgie' and of the lands Bishopmill, Pittenkirk and Colliescruiks on 31 June 1643 with confirmation of titlles of the lands of Over and Nether Hempriggs.
Robert wasted his money and was saved from prison and bankruptcy by Thomas Dunbar of West grange who on 10 April 1668 purchased the 'Mains of Burgie, tower and lands thereof....'.
     Robert resided at Burgie, Rafford, Moray.
Robert Dunbar married Isabel Crichton after 24 May 1642.
Isobel Leslie married secondly Robert Dunbar before 1679. She may be the wife of Alexander Dollace (Dallas) not Robert Dunbar.
     Robert died in 1679 or 1690.

     Robert Dunbar was born before 1660. He was the son of Robert Dunbar and Isabel Crichton.
Robert Dunbar married Elizabeth Gordon in 1676.
Naomi Forbes married secondly Robert Dunbar in 1682. She was the daughter of John Forbes, 2nd of Culloden, by Anne Dunbar.
     Robert died before 1692.

     Robert Dunbar was the son of James Dunbar and Janet Hay.

     Robert Dunbar was the son of George Dunbar (of Asleisk?).
In 1606, George Dunbar was succeeded in the mairship of Moray by his son Robert.

     Robert Dunbar was born on 21 July 1687 in Dyke, Moray. He was the son of Robert Dunbar.

     Robert Dunbar was christened on 12 June 1692 in Dyke, Moray. He was the son of Robert Dunbar.

     Robert Dunbar was the son of William Dunbar.
     Robert died on 23 June 1636 in Forres, Moray.

     Robert Dunbar was the son of Sir William Dunbar 2nd Bart of Hempriggs and Henrietta Rose.

     Robert Dunbar was also known as Robert Dunbar (of Westfield, Sheriff of Moray) in records.
     Robert was buried on 13 December 1674 in Dyke & Moy, Moray.

     Robert Dunbar was christened on 1 June 1648 in Petty, Inverness-shire.

     Robert Dunbar was born in 1692.
     Robert died on 18 October 1760 in Bellanaleck, Cleenish, Fermanagh, Ireland. Here lyeth ye body of Robert Dunbar who died 18th Oct 1760, aged 68 years.

     Robert resided at Baddingspink, Fordyce, Banffshire. He was born before 1700 in Scotland. He was the son of John Dunbar. Robert was Minister at Dyke, Moray, in 1727. He may have had any, all or none of the children bpatised there - Peter 17 June 1740, William 13 Nov 1740, Margaret 17 Oct 1722, Alexander 12 April 1713 (mother Katharin Ogilvie), Elspet 17 Jan 1725, Eizabeth 23 Mar 1718, John 25 July 1712 (mother Jean Tulloch), Mary 5 Jul 1741, Mary 21 Oct 1719, James 13 Feb 1743, James 2 June 1717 (mother Janet Sutherland).

     Sir Robert Dunbar was born before 1200. Sir Robert, who on 29 August 1247 is named by the sixth Earl as his brother. He was then acting as Seneschal or Steward. He also appears in a charter, ascribed to his brother, but apparently by his father, confirmed on 10 February 1366-67. He was the son of Patrick Dunbar 5th Earl of Dunbar and Ada, of Scotland.
He is further described by Patrick, seventh Earl, as his uncle, in a charter dated about 125S. Nothing more is known of his history.

     Sir Robert Dunbar was also known as Sir Robert Dunbar (of Grangehill) in records.
He was Provost of Forres 1672 to 1675, 1677, 1679 & 1689. He succeeded to the family estates in 1673. He was born circa 1614. He may have been the son of Mary/Marion Ogilvy. He was the son of Ninian Dunbar and Finduella Christian? Dunbar.
     Robert died circa 1659?. His son was served heir in March 1695. Although he had issue his male line is extinct. See Munro of Foulis-Obsdale Bt. 'Stirnet' gives 21 Sep 1659 as his death date..
Sir Robert Dunbar married Grisel Brodie circa 1664 in Dyke. She was 18 at her marriage. They had 4 sons & 9 daughters.
In 1664, the Kirk Elders and heritors were identified as Sir Robert Dunbar of Grangehill, the Laird of Cubin ynger, Patrick Dunbar....
     Robert resided at Grangehill, Dyke & Moy, Moray, 1676.
Sir Robert 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. He was buried in 1689? In Elgin Cathedral, Moray. The tomb of Robert Dunbar of Grange Hill head of the family in 1675. This was erected by her husband, in memory of his very dear wife.

     Robert Dunbar (of Latheronwheel) was the son of Sir Benjamin Sutherland Dunbar 3rd Bart of Hempriggs and Janet MacKay.
     Robert died on 11 August 1857. He was unmarried.

     Sir Robert Dunbar 2nd Baronet of Northfield was also known as Robert Dunbar (of Newton) in records. He was born. Robert Dunbar of Myreland & Northfield, Bowermadden and Lister, was the second son of John Dunbar of Hempriggs and of Latheronweheel. Having succeeded to the baronetcy on the death of his elder brother, Sir William of Hemriggs, he was styled Sir Robert of Northfield. In the rebellionof 1715 he appeared with a party at the Cross of Wick, and drank the Chevalier's health.. He was the son of John Dunbar and Anne Fraser.
Sir Robert Dunbar 2nd Baronet of Northfield married Mary Sinclair in 1675 in Scotland. She was the daughter of Patrick Sinclair of Ulbster.
     Robert resided at Northfield, Duffus, Moray.
In 1708 he acquired Myreland and Quintfall from Lord Glenorchy; and about the same periojd Bowermadden and Belster were acquired by his son Patrick..
     Robert died in 1742. He was described as "of Northfield". He was mentioned in the Caithness Register of Sasines 4 April 1710, etc.