The Lakey Paternal Lineage

From Oklahoma to Adam: A comprehensive genealogical journey through 84 generations, spanning from the first man through biblical patriarchs, ancient kings, Scottish lairds, and the MacGregor connection to modern-day America.

Compiled by Jeremy Lakey Sr. • Updated February 3, 2026

I. The Modern American Generations (20th–21st Century)

Gen 1: Jeremy A. Lakey, Sr.

Sept 28, 1974

Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma; married Aubrey Owen; father of Valerie & Jeremy Jr.

Reference: lakey.net

Gen 2: Ronald Earl Lakey

Apr 8, 1951

Born in Nampa, Idaho; moved the family to Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1978; father of Jeremy and Ben

Reference: lakey.net

Gen 3: Ted Earl Lakey

Aug 17, 1908 – Jan 10, 1963

Born in Council, Idaho. PVT 256th Ordinance BN, World War II. Died in a cave-in at the Conjecture mine at age 54.

Army Serial #: 39827799

II. The Frontier & Colonial Generations (1700–1900 AD)

Gen 4: Lewis Keithly Lakey

Jun 5, 1873

Born in Greene, Missouri; migrated the family westward to Idaho

Gen 5: Lewis Lakey

Jan 25, 1840

Born in Greene, Missouri, during the era of westward expansion

Gen 6: Jacob Lakey

Jan 30, 1802

Born in Surrey County, North Carolina

Gen 7: Simon Lakey

June 8, 1778

Born in Surrey County, NC

First generation born after the formation of the United States

Gen 8: Thomas Lakey

June 16, 1751

Resident of Surrey County, NC; veteran of the American Revolutionary War

Gen 9: Alexander Lakey

1720

Resident of Prince George's County, Maryland

Gen 10: Alexander Lackey

1700

Born in Monocacy, Maryland Colony

First of the Lakey/Lackey line born in North America

III. The Lairds of Leckie (14th–17th Century)

The family was historically seated in Stirlingshire, Scotland, as the Lairds of Leckie.

Gen 11: John Leckie

fl. late 1600s

A Jacobite who married Margaret MacGregor, sister of the famous Highland outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor

Reference: Ancestral Line of Clark Chamberlain Gregg; Bartlett, J. Gardner

Gen 12: John Leckie of that Ilk

m. 1661

Married Jean Buchanan, daughter of Sir George Buchanan of that Ilk

Reference: Gargunnock parish marriage register

Gen 13: Alexander Leckie

d. c. 1643

Succeeded to the Barony in 1617; Commissioner to Parliament for Stirlingshire

Gen 14: Alexander Leckie

d. 1601

Murdered during a feud with the Lairds of Calderwood and Dunrod

Gen 15: Walter Leckie of that Ilk

fl. 1570s

Known for the "Battle of Ballochleam" feud against the Grahams of Menteith

Gen 16: John Leckie

d. 1547

Guarded the infant Mary, Queen of Scots, at Stirling Castle; killed at the Battle of Pinkie

Gen 17: Richard Leckie

fl. 1515

Important regional figure involved in the safe-keeping of Doune Castle

Gen 18: James Leckie of that Ilk

fl. 1493

Succeeded to the family lands during the reign of James IV

Gen 19: Murdach de Leky

fl. 1477

Pledged never to alienate family lands from his heir

Gen 20: Murdoch de Leckie

fl. 1407

Purchased the lands of Esterleky for 120 merks

Gen 21: Murdoch de Leckie

fl. 1376

Received a charter from Robert II for half of Leky

Gen 22: Malcolm de Leckie

fl. 1352

Received the original charter for Wester Leckie from King David II; grandson of Murdoch, son of Corc

IV. The Earls of Lennox & Anglo-Saxon Origins (11th–14th Century)

The Leckie paternal line stems from a cadet branch of the Earls of Lennox.

Gen 23: Duncan (Father of Malcolm)
Gen 24: Murdoch (Grandson of Corc)
Gen 25: Corc (Younger son of 2nd Earl)

Gen 26: Alwyn, 2nd Earl of Lennox

d. c. 1225

Gen 27: Alwyn, 1st Earl of Lennox

1125–1177

Married Oge Dunkeld of the Scottish Royal House

Gen 28: Muredach of Levenach

1109–1159

Married Countess Macarkil Mor

Gen 29: Maeldovnaigh Mormaer of Lennox

1070–1136

Married Beatrix Fitzalan, connecting the line to the future House of Stewart

Gen 30: Aelfwine of Warwick

1042–1083

Anglo-Saxon Sheriff of Warwickshire who migrated to Scotland

Gen 31: Wigod De Warwick

fl. 1066

Kinsman to Edward the Confessor; Anglo-Saxon thegn at the time of the Norman Conquest

V. Ancient Scottish & Irish Royalty (Milesian Lineage)

Following the Milesian lineage from Ireland through the legendary High Kings and migration to Scotland.

Fenias Farsaid

Reference: Scottish Annals from English Chroniclers A.D. 500 to 1286, Alan Orr Anderson

Niul
Goidel Glas
Eber Scot
Nonael
Node
Aldoith
Erchatha
Deatha
Bratha

Bile

King of Galicia, an ancestor of the Gaels, the son of Breogan, and the father of Milesius

Reference: Wikipedia

Míl Espáine (Milesius)

The Progress of the Sons of Míl from Spain to Ireland

Reference: Wikipedia

Érimón

One of the chieftains who took part in the Milesian invasion of Ireland, which conquered the island from the Tuatha Dé Danann, and one of the first Milesian High Kings

Reference: Wikipedia

VI. Celtic Origins & Biblical Patriarchs

Lebor Gabála Érenn

"The Book of the Taking of Ireland" - a collection of poems and prose narratives intended to be a history of Ireland and the Irish from creation to the Middle Ages. The following names are referenced as the lineage of the High Kings of Ireland.

Japheth

Ancestor of the peoples of the Aegean Sea, Anatolia, and elsewhere

Reference: Wikipedia

Gomer

Josephus placed Gomer and the "Gomerites" in Anatolian Galatia. Jerome and Isidore of Seville identified Gomer with the Galatians, Gauls and Celts

Reference: Wikipedia

Richaith Scot (Riphath)

August Wilhelm Knobel proposed that Riphath begat the Celtic peoples, who according to Plutarch had crossed from the Riphaean Mountains while en route to Northern Europe

Reference: Wikipedia, Lebor Gabála Érenn
Esrau
Israu
Jara
Aora
Haoith
Arthith
Abiur
Etheth
Mair
Rein
Boib
Thoe
Achnoman
Etheor
Lamin
Glonin
Eogan

VII. The Antediluvian Patriarchs

The Great Flood

Reference: The Book of Genesis Chapters 6-9; Epic of Gilgamesh

Noah

When Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham and Japheth

Reference: Genesis 5-9, Wikipedia

Lamech

Father of Noah

Reference: Genesis 5:28-31

Methuselah

Known as the "world's longest lived man" - died at the age of 969

Reference: Wikipedia

Enoch

"Walked with God: and he was no more; for God took him" (Gen 5:21–24)

Reference: Wikipedia

Jared

Sixth-generation descendant of Adam and Eve (Genesis 5:18–20)

Reference: Wikipedia

Mahalaleel

Lived 895 years, eighth in records for unusually long lifespans for antediluvian patriarchs

Reference: Wikipedia

Cainan (Kenan)

Fathered Mahalalel when he was seventy. Died at 910 years of age

Reference: Wikipedia

Enos

Seth was 105 years old when Enos was born (205 years per Septuagint)

Reference: Wikipedia

Seth

Born when Adam was 130 years old (Masoretic Text) or 230 years old (Septuagint)

Reference: Wikipedia

Adam and Eve

The First Man & Woman

Reference: Wikipedia

This comprehensive lineage traces the Lakey family heritage from biblical times through Celtic migrations, Irish High Kings, Scottish clans, and the MacGregor connection to modern-day America.

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