Norman Venator (2nd Laird)

Norman Venator (Hunter the Norman) was the 2nd chief of Clan Hunter. Born in Ayrshire (possibly Hunterston Castle), He took over from his father in 1153 until 1165.

He married Maud, who was the Grand niece of William the Conqueror.

Childs Name	Birth	Death	Spouse
Venator Huntar	1220	?	?
Williemo Venator Hunter	1160	?	?

Ventor in latin means "The Hunter"

In 1130 he changed his name to "Hunter"

Norman Huntar received a grant of certain lands in the barony of Arnele, on the extreme west coast of coast of Ayrshire, which were subsequently distinguished as Arnele Huntar, and which formed part of the estate of Hunterston, these lands were the only portion of the district which, from its earliest division in the 12th century, have remained unalienated, Nisbet, in his Heraldry, in treating of the antiquity of this family, makes mention of a charter of King Alexander III, "quam in capella nostra irrevocabile fecimus anno gratia;, 271", in which a grant of land was conferred upon William Baddebie, with the exception of such lands as had been granted to Norman Huntar by King Malcolm IV. " excepta terra uondam Normani Venatoris quod Rex Malcomus frater Regis Wilmi avi nostri ei dedit", and this document is likewise sferred to in the Haddington Collections. The same author states that, in an ancient charter, Arnele "is bounded with terris Normani Venatoris",' which are plainly the lands of Arnele Huntar, which are the lands of Hunterston.