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From Far and Wide

The words in the Canadian National Anthem, “From far and wide”, resonated true with me this week, as I embarked on a quest to document a clan member’s origins. The story began with a mere membership renewal which morphed into a genealogical pursuit, and resulted in revealing just how small our world truly is. The ClanContinue reading “From Far and Wide”

The Importance of Due Diligence in Genealogy Research

As the senior genealogist for Clan Carruthers – Canada, I regularly research records for our clan members, helping them to build their family trees and offer research advice. While working on member’s family line which is fairly close to mine, I noticed that Ancestry’s ThruLines application was giving me a connection to my 4th great-grandmother, Ellen Bell-Irving,Continue reading “The Importance of Due Diligence in Genealogy Research”

Carruthers Gathering Annan, Dumfrieshire August 24-25, 2024

In conjunction with the Annan Festival, and a beer festival in the town, Carruthers will hold their first official Gathering over the weekend of August 24-25 in Annan, Dumfriesshire. Annan as a town is situated in the old West March it does of course take its name from Annandale and the river Annan which runsContinue reading “Carruthers Gathering Annan, Dumfrieshire August 24-25, 2024”

What’s in a name and title?

Legitimacy and credibility matters, especially if you care deeply and hold your Scottish ancestry with great pride. The difference between a coat of arms of a Scottish Chief, and that which isn’t is self explanatory. Scottish arms belong to and individual and should not be used without their permission. The shield of the chief isContinue reading “What’s in a name and title?”

Who owns the Clan/Family Tartan of Carruthers

Sometimes, it is difficult to understand information others have posted, especially on things it is obvious they know nothing or very little about. However, the evidence, rather than an agenda driven supposition is always available to be seen if you choose to look for it. With this in mind, today we will discuss and differentiateContinue reading “Who owns the Clan/Family Tartan of Carruthers”