Sir John Campbell, of Ardkinglass

- 1615

• Name	Sir John Campbell  [1]
  Suffix	of Ardkinglass
  Gender	Male
  Died	1615	Galley capsized
  Person ID	I2539	Admin Kevin's Chiefly Lines
  Last Modified	12 Jun 2022

  
  

  Father	Sir James Campbell, of Ardkinglass,   d. 1591
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	d\o the Laird of Lawers Elizabeth
  Relationship	natural
  Family ID	F1094	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Children	1. James Campbell  [natural]   2. Patrick Campbell  [natural]
  Last Modified	12 Jun 2022
  Family ID	F1096	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Anna Campbell,   b. Glenorchy, Argyllshire, Scotland ,   d. Oct 1589
  Married	23 Jul 1571
  Children	1. Sir Colin Campbell, of Ardkinglass,   b. Abt 1587,   d. 1635  (Age 48 years)  [natural]
  Last Modified	12 Jun 2022
  Family ID	F1095	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  He was accused of murder of John, Laird of Calder and guargian of the 7th Earl. He tried to regain the Earl's through Sir John Campbell of Calder was murdered in 1591. His murderer was said to be Sir John Campbell of Ardkinglass, and he was brought to trial. During the second trial of Ardkinglass there is some incredible testimoney which convincingly reveals that Ardkinglass was involved in witchcraft. A man by the name of McQueen was named as a great warlock and wizard in Argyll. Margaret Campbell, the widow of John Campbell of Cabrachan, who was brother of Campbell of Lochnell confessed in great detail to the extent of the witchcraft in which Campbell of Ardkinglass was involved, speaking of the witches of Lorn. Margaret Campbell said the witches were taught their craft by MacEller of Cruachan who had learned in turn from the Pryoress of Icolmkill. Died when his galley capsized after sacking the Island of Rathlin in 1615

  
  

• Sources

  [S03270] Heraldry of the Campbells by G. Harvey Johnston.