CUMYN, Ferquhard ^{1 2}

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  General Notes:

"Farquhar, second son of Alexander Cuming of Altyre, was possibly the first Cuming that held the Kellas portion
of the parish (of Dallas). He appears to have had a mind of his own, and, as tradition avers, having quarrelled with his brother, and being refused burial in the tomb of his ancestors, he assumed, by way of revenge, the surname of Farquharson. From him are said to be descended the Farquharsons of Haughton, and other families of that name in Aberdeenshire. (Epitaphs i., 118.)" (page 54)

from History of Moray (vol 2)




"Farquhard, third son of Alexander Cumyn, by Janet, daughter of Sir William Fraser of Cowie and Philorth, founded the family of Cumyn of Kellas; but his sons being disobliged by their cousin and chief refusing to allow them to bury their father in the family burying-place at Altyr, they renounced the name of Cumyn and assumed that of 'Farquhardson' after their father, of whom are descended the Farquharsons of Houghton, Balthog, &c. &c, in
Aberdeenshire. - See p. 409, Registrum Moraviensis, 399, 400." (page 462)

from Bruces and Cumyns

Note: Elsewhere, on page 460, this latter author says "By her (Janet Fraser) he left two sons - 1,Thomas ; and, 2, Ferquhard." ^{1 2}

  Research Notes:

FARQUHARSON

"The lands of Easter and Wester Kellas and Corponach were granted by the Bishop and Chapter to William Farquarson, dated at Scone 26 Aug. and 2 Sep., 1562. A Precept, dated at Spynie 15 Jan., 1584, infefted William Cuming or Farquharson in the lands of 'Ester and Vaster Kellas and the Corponach.' The family of Farquharson descended from Ferquhard, 2nd son of Alexander Cuming, 6th laird of Altyre, who, being chagrined by the refusal of the Chief of the Clan to bury some of their deceased relatives in the family burial place, dropped the cognomen of Cuming for Farquharson. (Ed.)" (footnote, page 47)

from History of Moray (vol 1) ²