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- Duncan agreed to be passed over for the title on the grounds of incapacity (weak intellect). It is alleged by some that he married Margaret Campbell of the Lawers family and had issue. If so, following the extinction of the male line of his brother John, any descendants might have a claim on the earldom.
You may know that the succession is at stake again. One of the two contestants is collecting evidence in support for his claim. He is
descending from the 1st earls third son Colin of Armaddy from his second marriage with Lady Mary Campbell of Argyll.
Another one claiming the title descends from John 1st earls eldest son Duncan, Lord Ormelie, who was passed over in the succession by the younger brother John, due to weak health (others say due to weak intellect).
(Ed. - While 2 contestants may be collecting information now, 3 claiments filed for descendancy in the mid 1800s. See page 186 of Sarah Temple's book. (1) 1863 Charles Campbell of Fortwilliam, (2) 1867 John Campbell, (3) Gavin Campbell.
Duncan Campbell, Lord Ormelie, b. in around 1660 and is stated to have been weak mentally and agreed to be passed over by his father in favour of his younger brother John Campbell to which he granted a Renunciation stating "being resolved and determined not to marry or involve myself in the toyles and troubles of ane active life and the cairs of this world" in 1686. He was placed under the care of Duncan Tocheosh of Monzievaird in whose household he remained for some years as is apparent from extant annual discharges for his keep and is said to have m. Margaret, daughter of Campbell of Lawers, and to have left two sons although this has never been substantiated. He dsp on 5th January and was buried at Finlarig on 8 February, 1727.
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Abt 1660 - Abt 1727 (67 years)
