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	Clan Comyn, Cumming
		William de Comyn received a grant of land in Roxburgh and in 1133 he was appointed Chancellor of Scotland by David I. A later descendant, William married the heiress, Marjory, Countess of Buchan in 1210 and became Earl of Buchan.
		Comyn, Wyntoun says, agreed to give up his claim to the throne and accept Bruce’s lands, and, as a result of the compact, became acquainted with the plans and alliances Bruce was forming for his attempt.
		As the Comyns were slowly ousted by their Mackintosh and Macpherson neighbours they were driven to wild and lawless deeds, and on one occasion, in reprisal, Alexander Macpherson, known as the Revengeful, slew nine of their chief men in a cave to which they had resorted for hiding.
	www.electricscotland.com /webclans/atoc/cumming2.html (3771 words)

	Barbara Comyns
		Villagers keep dying, and at the house on the river plates are thrown across the luncheon table and a tortoise through a window.
		But this is only the beginning, and other adventures await them, including the poverty and cabbage smells of one-room living, the charcoaled fingers of art school, drunkenness and cheap restaurants of Soho bohemia, and varying degrees of excitement with several husbands and lovers.
		With gentle astonishment and a kind of melancholy gaiety Barbara Comyns describes the delights and disasters of their difficult paradise, the improbable situations that mounted at times to peaks of delirious unreality.
	users.ox.ac.uk /~worc0337/authors/barbara.comyns.html (1746 words)

	Biography for: Joseph Williams Comyns Carr
		Like JW, Comyns Carr was a member of the Arts Club and in 1882 both appended their names to a petition to the Committee of the Arts Club that the Parliamentary and General Telegraphic despatches be made available to the Club during the sitting of Parliament [ database">#13336 ].
		In December 1887 Comyns Carr was among those that JW, as President of the Royal Society of British Artists, sought to invite to the private view of the Winter Exhibition [ database">#13403 ].
		Comyns Carr was also the author of dramatic works such as A Fireside Hamlet, The United Pair, The Naturalist, The Friar, Forgiveness, King Arthur, Oliver Twist and Tristram and Iseult.
	www.whistler.arts.gla.ac.uk /biog/Carr_JC.htm (488 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: Books: Robert the Bruce's Rivals: The Comyns, 1212-1314 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		The name "Comyn" has long been associated in Scottish tradition with treachery: the family were involved in the infamous kidnapping of the young Alexaner III in 1257, were accused of treachery against William Wallace at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298, and of betraying Robert Bruce to Edward I of England 1306.
		This reappraisal of the Comyns' role concludes that the period 1212 to 1314 should be regarded as the "Comyn century" in Scottish history.
		Comyn dominance of the Scottish political scene adds a new twist to the murder of John Comyn by Robert Bruce in the Greyfriars' Church at Dumfries in 1306, and to the impact of the Battle of Bannockburn (1314) on the power struggle within Scotland.
	www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/1862320535/scotlanspast-21 (734 words)

	History of the Cumming/Comyn Clan
		Following the death of Margaret in 1290, John Comyn's son (also named John but often referred to as "Black Comyn") was one of the six competitors for the throne as a descendant of Donald III.
		When Red Comyn's only son died at the Battle of Bannockburn (fighting for the English) the hereditary office of Constable of Scotland and the castle of Slains were given to the Hays
		The Cummings of Altyre, descended from a brother of the Black Comyn, became established in Moray and were frequently in conflict with the Clan Chattan (particularly over the ownership of Rait castle).
	www.rampantscotland.com /clans/blclancumming.htm (886 words)

	Historic Earls and Earldoms of Scotland - Chapter II - Earldom and Earls of Buchan - Section III
		But Comyn demurred to such proposals, and professed loyalty to Edward I. Bruce charged him with betraying important secrets of his; their talk became bitter and hot, and at last Bruce drew his dagger and stabbed Comyn.
		Comyn had claims to the Crown as his mother was a sister of John Baliol; and he was also a descendant of Donald Bane, a brother of Malcolm III., as before indicated.
		Because this lady had dared to assist at the coronation of Bruce, she was taken and conveyed to Berwick, and placed in a cage specially built for her; which hung in one of the centre turrets of the Castle of Berwick, where she could be seen by the people passing by.
	www.electricscotland.com /webclans/earldoms/chapter2s3.htm (2371 words)

	History of The Comyn Clan by Sir William Gordon Cumming
		Richard Comyn's younger brother Walter, Earl of Menteith, was Guardian and Regent of Scotland.
		In 1402, Sir Alexander Comyn of Altyre married Euffame Dunbar, daughter of the Earl of Moray, Ifis son, Thomas, married Margaret, daughter of Sir Patrick Gordon of Haddo, progenitor of the Earl of Aberdeen.
		This marriage was to lead to John Comyn's later claim to the throne of Scotland and thus to the feud with the Bruce's which led to the Comyn's demise.
	home.arcor.de /glenn.cummings/deutsch/Clan1.html (3632 words)

	CastleXplorer - Balvenie Castle
		Balvenie Castle was built in the late 13th century for the Comyns, Earls of Buchan.
		During the wars of Independence with England the Comyns sided with the English king, Edward I. In 1308 they were defeated in battle by Robert the Bruce and fled into exile.
		The curtain wall that surrounds this courtyard castle was built by the Comyns, but the eastern side of the castle was completely remodelled in the 16th century by John Stewart, 4th earl of Atholl.
	www.castleexplorer.co.uk /scotland/balvenie/balvenie.php (231 words)

	Gathering of the Clans - Devoted To All Things Scottish (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Robert de Comyn came to England with William the Conquerer in 1066 and was given lands in Northumberland.
		His grandson was later given land in Roxburghshire by King David I. His nephew, Richard de Comyn, married a grand-daughter of King Duncan I.Through carefull alliances and beneficial marriages the Comyn held three earldoms by the 13th century; Monteith, Mentieth and Atholl and Buchan.
		The lands of the Comyns of Badenoch were forfeited after Bannockburn and distributed to allies of Bruce, the Hays, Keiths and Douglasses.
	www.tartans.com /print.php?sid=171 (496 words)

	Robert Bruce - King of Scotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		The Comyns reinforced their position in the southwest and strengthened the royal castles of Ayr, Dumfries, Wigtown, Jedburgh, Edinburgh and Stirling.
		Bruce’s first major target was the Comyn’s Inverlochy castle in Lochaber, one of the strongest and strategically placed castles at the mouth of the Great Glen and home of the murdered John Comyn.
		John Comyn of Badenoch, the leader of the Comyns was killed together with Edmund Comyn, Lord of Kilbride.
	www.heritage.me.uk /people/bruce.htm (5232 words)

	Corporate Info
		Prolific craftsmen, Comyns is renowned for bedroom and desk silver, the manufacture of dressing table pieces and more recently, renowned interpretative works, including those of Paul de-Lamarie, the most highly prized of all silversmiths.
		Comyns Malaysia is a heritage worthy of pride.
		Comyns Malaysia aims to strive endlessly for the perfection of its craft, to create designs of superlative beauty and distinction, destined to be cherished antiques of the future.
	www.royalselangor.com /ci/comyns.html (760 words)

	Comyns Surname Origin & Family History
		Comyns Surname in UK Comyns Surname in US There is more to Comyns family history than the origin of the surname:
		The origin of the surname Comyns may give hints about one line of your family history from many hundreds of years ago such as where your family lived, what they did, or how they looked.
		The AWT is an ever-growing database of lineage linked individuals and families to identify previous research on the Comyns family line.
	www.searchforancestors.com /surnames/origin/c/comyns.php (841 words)

	Tour Scotland : Clan Cumming Itinerary
		The Comyns (as they were originally known) established themselves in the ministry and judiciary of Scotland in the early 1100's, having arrived with William the Conqueror in England in 1066.
		Red Comyn?s son fought with the English at the Battle of Bannockburn to avenge his father?s death but was slain himself.
		Richard Comyn, who was Chancellor of Scotland in 1133 married Hexstilda of Tynedale, great grand daughter of King Duncan whose murder is part of Shakespeare?s famous tragedy, Macbeth.
	www.best-scottish-tours.co.uk /clans/clan-Cumming.html (1577 words)

	Clan Cumming (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		The first to settle in Scotland was William Comyn, who became Chancellor of Scotland in the time of King david and received a grant of land in Roxburgh.
		In 1242, as a result of marriages to Celtic heiresses, Alexander Comyn was Earl of Buchan, Walter was Earl of Mentieth and John was Earl of Angus.
		His son, Red Comyn, was stabbed to death by Robert the Bruce who very nearly managed to destroy the Comyns.
	www.clanshop.co.uk /clanfocus/cumming.htm (176 words)

	William Comyns (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Jeremy Astfalck of The Old Corkscrew in Franschhoek will be showing a collection of work from the well known firm of English silversmiths, William Comyns and Sons, at the upcoming NAADA fair on the 22nd to the 25th of July, at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
		Founded by William Comyns in about 1859 in London, he was joined by his two sons, Charles Harling Comyns and Richard Harling Comyns in 1885.
		This process of manufacturing, having been used since Georgian times, was largely eclipsed by the introduction and use of steam presses that could do this work albeit on thinner silver and indicates the commitment to quality shown by this talented silversmith.
	www.theoldcorkscrew.com /library/press.asp?pid=4 (346 words)

	Lee Murrah's Landrum Family Page/TITLE>
		Comyn is a typical Norman nickname, probably taken from the spice cummin.
		A struggle for the throne ensued between the Comyns and Robert Bruce, grandson of the Competitor, and Robert stabbed and killed "Red" Comyn at a conference in a church in 1306.
		The Comyns and their English allies were finally defeated by Robert Bruce in battle at Bannockburn in 1314, and "Red" Comyn's son was killed in the battle.
	www.murrah.com /gen/landrum.htm (2924 words)

	Royal Selangor Online - Comyns - Fine Silversmiths
		First established in the United Kingdom in 1645, Comyns is one of the oldest and most prestigious silversmiths in the world.
		Prolific craftsmen, Comyns is renowned for its interpretative works, including those of Paul de-Lamerie, the most highly prized of all silversmiths.
		As a reputable manufacturing retailer, Comyns was responsible for producing work for world famous retailers, making Comyns one of the "best kept secrets" of the smithing world.
	royalselangor.com /welcome.hts?comyns (269 words)

	Clan Cumming
		The name, Comyn, is believed to derive from the area around Comines, a village near Lille, once part of the semi-independent country of Flanders.
		Because of the Comyn Descent from King Donald Bane, John the Black Comyn, was a competitor for the crown after the Maid of Norway's death.
		The commonly accepted theory is that Comyn leaked the plan to King Edward I. Bruce was in Edward I's court, but was able to escape capture for such "treason." When he met Comyn in the monastery church, accusations flew and temper rose.
	members.tripod.com /jmcnevin/id29.htm (2145 words)

	Family Tree genealogy and Scottish clan history from AncestralScotland - Clan Cumming Itinerary
		On the death of Alexander III in the late thirteenth century, two Comyns, Earl of Buchan and Lord of Badenoch, direct descendants of Duncan I, were appointed to the council of six guardians of Scotland.
		Struggles to win the throne led to the deaths of the two Comyns at the hands of Robert the Bruce in 1306, in Greyfriars Kirk, Dumfries.
		On an island in the lake is the Priory of Inchmahome, founded by Walter Comyn* in 1238.
	www.ancestralscotland.com /visit/itineraries/Clan_cumming (1560 words)

	Amazon.com: Robert the Bruce's Rivals: The Comyns, 1212-1314: Books: Alan Young (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		History is written by the victors and the Comyns were anything but by 1314, and this shows particularly with John, The Red, Comyn, Lord of Badenoch is murdered by Robert the Bruce for his "Treachery" which led to Bruce claiming the throne and freeing Scotland from English rule.
		Ultimately the Comyns were all but eradicated from Scotland by the Bruce and the heirs to the great branches of the Comyn met thier end at the battle of Bannockburn.
		Young covers the rising of Bruce and Wallace and how it was impacted or changed by Clan Comyn; follows through to the Comyns roles as the later Guardians of Scotland; their role in John de Balliols Kingship; up through the murder of John Comyn by Bruce or his supports and the fallout.
	www.amazon.com /Robert-Bruces-Rivals-Comyns-1212-1314/dp/1862320535 (1821 words)

	Clan Cumming
		In 1242, as a result of marriages to Celtic heiresses, Alexander Comyn was Earl of Buchan, Walter was Earl of Mentieth and John was Earl of Angus.
		Their Chief, the Black Comyn, was a contender for Scotland’s throne, after David I’s line ended in 1286, not only because of their position of the most powerful family in Scotland.
		His son, Red Comyn was considered to be the heir but ruled with the best interests of himself and his clan, sometimes siding with England.
	www.clansearch.co.uk /clans/Cumming.htm (553 words)

	The Mixed Zone Report from Edmonton #1
		Comyns, 28, lives in his native Limerick where he trains with fellow Limerick based athletes Tomás Coman and Gary Ryan.
		Comyns added, "Protocol doesn't seem to be too strict, and the events are being held in a professional manner.
		Comyns recently completed his Masters in Sports Science and now lectures at UL from time to time.
	www.irishrunner.com /mzcomyns.html (946 words)

	Andrew De Moray (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Sharing leadership with the Comyns are Sir Gartenet, son of the Earl of Mar, and Henry le Chen, Bishop of Aberdeen.
		The Comyns and Sir Gartenet have recently been prisoners of Edward in England but have been granted parole in exchange for agreeing to accompany Edward on a military campaign against Flanders.
		Comyns, aware of Andrew's proximity, send Sir Andrew de Rait, a Scot of Rait Castle near Nairn, to negotiate with de Moray, but he returns with no agreement and the news that de Moray's force is comprised of a "very large
	members.aol.com /Windhover/index3.html (4509 words)

	MyClan.com : Clan MacKintosh : Clan History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		The Comyns then invaded the Mackintosh homeland of Moy and tried, unsuccessfully, to drown the Mackintoshes in their fastness on the island of Moy.
		However, a Comyn lad was in love with a Mackintosh and disclosed to her that the bringing in of a fl bull’s head to the feast was to be a signal for the hosts to massacre their guests.
		On the appearance of the bull’s head, it was the Comyns who were surprised by the ferocity of their forewarned guests’ assault, and as a result it was they who were slaughtered.The Mackintoshes were now well-established at Moy and dominated the south-eastern approaches to Inverness.
	www.myclan.com /clans/MacKintosh_83/default.php (973 words)

	The Portland Mercury: Books (09/28/00) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		The Vet's Daughter, by Barbara Comyns, is a novel with all the compression of a well constructed short story.
		As the novel develops, the narrator lives briefly in a house with holes in the floor and sky visible through the ceiling.
		Barbara Comyns, born between 1909 and 1912, was self-taught.
	www.portlandmercury.com /2000-09-28/books.html (420 words)

	salon :: :: tech :: feature :: Let's make a toast to failure, By Jodi Mardesich :: Page 1
		Venture capitalists "don't have the patience," said Comyns, a senior vice president at CNet who had served as an angel investor and board member at Ocean.com.
		Comyns didn't want the Ocean Channel to be another cash-hemorrhaging start-up like Space.com.
		Comyns was convinced that a tightly run content company could support itself on advertising.
	www.salon.com /tech/feature/2000/11/22/unlaunch_party/index.html (970 words)

	Historian: Robert the Bruce's Rivals: The Comyns, 1212-1314. - Review - book review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		The Comyns were the greatest aristocratic dynasty of thirteenth- century Scotland and amongst the leaders of resistance to Edward I of England in the 1290s and 1300s.
		To view the Comyns as exercising "accepted leadership" of the Scottish government in these years against the challenge of the Bruces plays down the fact that both families headed rival factions in an intensely divided kingdom (121).
		Though the Comyns are described as heading a "government in exile," there is only a relatively short attempt to question the legitimacy of the new king and explain Comyn attempts to resist his advance (205).
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m2082/is_2_62/ai_60578707 (603 words)

	The Lost and Found: Elise Moser, December 2003
		Evil is a constant presence in Comyns's books, although not on an epic scale; in her world it tends to be the by-product of selfishness or even mere accident, rather than cosmic conflict.
		At the same time, she is wildly alive to humble beauty (a Comyns field is "all sparkling blue with cabbages") and the small pleasures to be found, or made, in daily life.
		Comyns is a brilliant observer, a wry and trenchant reporter from within the commonplace; with The Vet's Daughter, originally published in 1959, she evokes a tiny world of pain and sadness that is nevertheless dazzlingly vivid.
	www.lostpages.net /lostandfoundElise2003.html (681 words)

	Barbara Comyns - NYRB (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Barbara Comyns (1909—1992) was born in Bidford-on-Avon, in the English county of Warwickshire, one of six children of an increasingly unsuccessful Birmingham brewer.
		Living on the run-down but romantic family estate and receiving her education from governesses, she began to write and illustrate stories at the age of ten.
		Comyns wrote her first book, Sisters by the River (1947), a series of sketches based on her childhood, while living in the country to escape the Blitz, which is also when she made an initial sketch for The Vet’s Daughter.
	www.nybooks.com /nyrb/authors/9091 (232 words)

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