General Notes

REFN: 6307AN
Alias:<ALIA> John /Huntar/
John Huntar (14th Laird) died with King James at Flodden in 1513.
By the 15th century, the Hunters Clan was officially recognized as the Kee
pers of the Arran and the Little Cumbrae forests, although they had held t
hese positions unofficially for generations. Also around this time, the Hu
nter Clan was also earning its reputation as steadfast supporters of the C
rown. Their dedication being evident in the strong sacrifices they made, l
ike their 14th Laird John Hunter who died serving King James IV at the bat
tle of Flodden in 1513, and the 16th Laird, Mungo Huntar (a close derivati
ve of the Clan name) for Mary at Pinkie in 1547.
John Huntar of Ardneil and Hunterstoune
Married Margaret, daughter of John, 2nd Lord Cathcart, on the 13th June 15
05. He produced the Charter granted to his ancestor, before the Court of J
ustices in Ayr, showing that his lands were held in Blench of the Cro
wn on payment for one silver penny and was exonerated from all claims. Jo
hn was killed at the Battle of Flodden on the 9th of September 1513 in t
he service of the Crown of Scotland.