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'''Lord Kinfauns''' is a title of nobility and baronial rank held by the Irish, Roman Catholic, Commane family. The lordship was granted in 1487 by King James III of Scots and in 1608 by King James I of Ireland, but was possibly created earlier for Sir Thomas Charteris around 1340. | '''Lord Kinfauns''' is a title of nobility and baronial rank held by the Irish, Roman Catholic, Commane family, with genealogy in ''Burke’s Peerage''. The lordship was granted in 1487 by King James III of Scots and in 1608 by King James I of Ireland, but was possibly created earlier for Sir Thomas Charteris around 1340. | ||
== '''History''' == | == '''History''' == | ||
The title started with Sir Thomas Charteris around 1340, according to legend. He was a Frenchman who moved to Scotland. Stories say he was a pirate before he became a knight. He helped Sir William Wallace and King Robert the Bruce fight for Scotland, earning the title for his bravery. | The title started with Sir Thomas Charteris around 1340, according to legend. He was a Frenchman who moved to Scotland. Stories say he was a pirate before he became a knight. He helped Sir William Wallace and King Robert the Bruce fight for Scotland, earning the title for his bravery. | ||
In 1487, the title was officially recorded in a document called the Great Seal. The Charteris family held the title for many years. In 1552, Sir John Charteris, the second lord, was killed in a fight with another family. Another Sir John Charteris, the third lord, refused to give up during a siege (attack on a fortified place) in a war involving Mary, Queen of Scots. | In 1487, the title was officially recorded in a document called the Great Seal. The Charteris family held the title for many years. In 1552, Sir John Charteris, the second lord, was killed in a fight with another family. Another Sir John Charteris, the third lord, refused to give up during a siege (attack on a fortified place) in a war involving Mary, Queen of Scots. | ||
== '''Current Lord''' == | == '''Current Lord''' == | ||
The current Lord Kinfauns is Fergus Commane born in | The current Lord Kinfauns is Fergus Commane born in 1953. In the Gaelic nobility of Ireland, he ''Chief of Clan Ó Comáin''. | ||
His son, Antoin Commane, is the heir (next in line) to the title. Fergus is the 26th Lord Kinfauns. His wife is Maria, Lady Kinfauns. | His son, Antoin Commane, is the heir (next in line) to the title. Fergus is the 26th Lord Kinfauns. His wife is Maria, Lady Kinfauns. | ||
His lordship is custodian | His lordship is custodian of Killone Abbey and the Holy Well of St John the Baptist, important religious places in Newhall, County Clare, Ireland. | ||
== '''Seat''' == | == '''Seat''' == | ||
The family | The family seat is Newhall House and Estate a historic gentry estate in County Clare, Ireland. | ||
== '''Kinfauns Name''' == | == '''Kinfauns Name''' == | ||
Latest revision as of 22:30, 9 August 2025
Lord Kinfauns is a title of nobility and baronial rank held by the Irish, Roman Catholic, Commane family, with genealogy in Burke’s Peerage. The lordship was granted in 1487 by King James III of Scots and in 1608 by King James I of Ireland, but was possibly created earlier for Sir Thomas Charteris around 1340.
History
The title started with Sir Thomas Charteris around 1340, according to legend. He was a Frenchman who moved to Scotland. Stories say he was a pirate before he became a knight. He helped Sir William Wallace and King Robert the Bruce fight for Scotland, earning the title for his bravery.
In 1487, the title was officially recorded in a document called the Great Seal. The Charteris family held the title for many years. In 1552, Sir John Charteris, the second lord, was killed in a fight with another family. Another Sir John Charteris, the third lord, refused to give up during a siege (attack on a fortified place) in a war involving Mary, Queen of Scots.
Current Lord
The current Lord Kinfauns is Fergus Commane born in 1953. In the Gaelic nobility of Ireland, he Chief of Clan Ó Comáin.
His son, Antoin Commane, is the heir (next in line) to the title. Fergus is the 26th Lord Kinfauns. His wife is Maria, Lady Kinfauns.
His lordship is custodian of Killone Abbey and the Holy Well of St John the Baptist, important religious places in Newhall, County Clare, Ireland.
Seat
The family seat is Newhall House and Estate a historic gentry estate in County Clare, Ireland.
Kinfauns Name
The name Kinfauns comes from the Gaelic words ceann-fauns, meaning "head of the slope." This refers to the Sidlaw Hills near the village of Kinfauns in Scotland.
Duties
The Lords Kinfauns were granted by the Crown the hereditary (passed down through family) office of admiralty over the River Tay in Scotland. This means they protect the river’s fish and stop people from fishing illegally. Long ago, ships on the river would salute (show respect to) Kinfauns Castle as they passed.