Walter MacFarlane 16th Baron of Arrochar, 13th Clan Chief
1589 - 1664 (75 years)-
Name Walter MacFarlane 16th Baron of Arrochar, 13th Clan Chief Birth 1589 Arrochar, Dunbartonshire, Scotland 
Gender Male Death 1664 Person ID I28314 CMW Most Recent 2026_0429 Last Modified 30 Apr 2026
Father John Macfarlane, 15th Baron of Arrochar 12th Clan Chief, b. Abt 1567 d. Abt 1645 (Age 78 years) Relationship natural Mother Lady Helen Stewart d. DECEASED Relationship natural Family ID F7134 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Margaret Sempill, of Beltrees, b. 1600, Beltrees, Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire, Scotland d. 15 May 1637, Strachur, Cowal, Argyllshire, Scotland (Age 37 years) Children 1. John Macfarlane, 17th Baron of Arrochar 14th Clan Chief, b. Abt 1614 d. Abt 1679 (Age 65 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 2. Andrew Macfarlane, of Ardess 18th Baron of Arrochar 15th Chief, b. Abt 1635 d. Jul 1709 (Age 74 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 3. Giles Macfarlane [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] Family ID F7131 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 30 Apr 2026
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Notes - 13th Chief (1645-1664): Walter, son of John, was a “Cavalier”, a loyal follower of King Charles I (1625-1649). He suffered much for this loyalty after this monarchy was replaced by the Commonwealth (1649-1660). During Cromwell's time he was twice besieged in his house and his castle at Inveruglas was later burned down by the English. He did survive to see the restoration of the king for whom he had sacrificed so much. Walter married Margaret, a daughter of Sir James Semple of Beltrees, Renfrewshire, one of the gentlemen of the bedchamber to James VI. They had two sons: John, his heir, and Andrew of Ardess, who succeeded John; and one daughter, Giles, who married Adam Colquhoun of Glens. Walter died in 1664, and was succeeded by John.
Source:
The Earls of Lennox and The MacFarlane Chiefs
By Chuck Poland, Terrance Gach MacFarlane, and Andrew Macfarlane
© November 2012
www.clanmacfarlane.org
- 13th Chief (1645-1664): Walter, son of John, was a “Cavalier”, a loyal follower of King Charles I (1625-1649). He suffered much for this loyalty after this monarchy was replaced by the Commonwealth (1649-1660). During Cromwell's time he was twice besieged in his house and his castle at Inveruglas was later burned down by the English. He did survive to see the restoration of the king for whom he had sacrificed so much. Walter married Margaret, a daughter of Sir James Semple of Beltrees, Renfrewshire, one of the gentlemen of the bedchamber to James VI. They had two sons: John, his heir, and Andrew of Ardess, who succeeded John; and one daughter, Giles, who married Adam Colquhoun of Glens. Walter died in 1664, and was succeeded by John.