The Cameronians were a sect of Scottish Presbyterians, originating in the latter part of the 17th century and deriving their name from their chief leader, Richard Cameron, who, along with his colleagues, John Semple, Alexander Peden, and John Welwood separated themselves from the Presbyterians of Scotland on the question of the spiritual independence of the Church. They were suppressed by the government, and a party were surprised at Aird's Moss by a group of dragoons who killed Richard Cameron and his brother. Research Cameronians
Richard Cameron was a Scottish Covenanter. He was born at Falkland in Fife and died in 1680. Becoming an enthusiastic votary of the pure Presbyterian system, on the 20th of June, 1680, at the head of a small band of followers, he entered Sanquhar, and formally renounced allegiance to the king (Charles II) on account of his misgovernment. The little band kept in arms for a month in the mountainous country between Nithsdale and Ayrshire, but were at length surprised by a much superior force at Aird's Moss, and after a stubborn fight overcome. Cameron was amongst those killed. Research Richard Cameron
The Cameronians or Cameronian Regiment were a British army unit raised in 1668 among the Covenanters by Richard Cameron to support William III. In 1826 the regiment was renamed the 26th Regiment of Foot. In 1881 they were joined by the 90th Light Infantry are renamed the Scottish Rifles. Research Cameronians
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