Chiefs of the Clan
About the chiefs of Clan MacEwen through the ages
History in the Making: Clan MacEwen's New Chief
Sir John Bio, and story of the chief.
Historical Chiefs of Clan MacEwen
- MacEwen - I of Otter (Approx. 1200)
- Severan - II of Otter (Approx. 1222)
- Unknown
- Unknown
- Gillespie - V of Otter (Approx. 1315)
- Ewen - VI of Otter (?)
- John - VII of Otter (?)
- Walter - VII of Otter (?)
- Swene - IX of Otter (1429-1493)
- Leaderless (1493 - 2025)
- Sir John R.H. McEwen (2025 - Present)
Upon Swene’s death the Lands of Otter were transferred to Archibald, Earl of Argyll. From 1493 until the 1950’s the clan was Broken or Leaderless. The actions of the Clan fell under the jurisdiction of the Dukes of Argyll and various other Clan Chiefs during this period.
Upon successful completion of Matriculation, Sir John R.H. McEwen became the 10th Chief of the Name.