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Rootsweb.com RSS Feed for CLAN-FERGUSSON http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/CLAN-FERGUSSON Rootsweb.com RSS feed for CLAN-FERGUSSON en-us Copyright 2005 by MyFamily.inc 2008-05-20T20:37:01-06:00 helpdesk@rootsweb.com helpdesk@rootsweb.com Rootsweb.com 2005-05-01T00:00:00-06:00 1 hourly [CLAN-FERGUSSON] CLAN GATHERINGS 2008 http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/CLAN-FERGUSSON/2008-05/1211337421 This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: catackett Surnames: FERGUSSON Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.celtic.scottish.fergusson/48/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There will be a Scottish Festival & Games this weekend. If anyone would like to attend they are at the Orange County fairgrounds in Costa Mesa off the 55 freeway going towards Newport Beach. The hours are 10-5pm. Come support your Scots Irish heritage this Sat or Sun. If they came from No Ireland they most likely are of Scotch heritage. Look me up in the Clan Logan booth. It will be fun. Things for all ages. Carol Tackett Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> 2008-05-20T20:37:01-06:00 [CLAN-FERGUSSON] an Estate called Threerigs, also Caitloch & Craigdarroch http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/CLAN-FERGUSSON/2007-07/1185230116 Hi all I am hoping someone else is researching the Families of Fergusson / Ferguson of Caitloch and Graigdarroch. Connecting surnames are.... Maitland, Mc Gachen (various spellings) Cunningham Dalrymple Buchanan Bruce I am most interested in an Estate called Threerigs Sally Shine <sally443@hotmail.com> 2007-07-23T16:35:16-06:00 [CLAN-FERGUSSON] GATHERING OF CLANS SCOTLAND 2009 http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/CLAN-FERGUSSON/2007-07/1183527954 This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: catackett Surnames: FERGUSSON Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.celtic.scottish.fergusson/47/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Scottish Executive has chosen 2009 as the Year of the Homecoming. This initiative is directed worldwide at all those with an affinity to Scotland. There can be no greater affinity than that of the clan member, and a major International Clan Gathering is being planned to support this exciting initiative. The Gathering will take the form of a major Highland Games, but with the addition of a special clan ceremony, designed by the producers of the Edinburgh Tattoo. This will be held on the magnificent castle esplanade and will commemorate the contribution made by the clans to the culture and history of Scotland. The Gathering is being hosted by the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs, and it is hoped that all clan associations will attend. This year will be dedicated to planning and creating awareness for the event, and more importantly, developing special Gathering tour packages, which will be made available in 2008. The Gathering 2009 Ltd has opened offices in Edinburgh, and is in the early stages of planning and designing the event. Please visit http://www.thegathering2009.com As the first recipients of this news, please communicate it to as many of your clan members as possible. We will be working closely clan organisations worldwide, and will be attending major Games and festivals throughout 2007 and 2008 to help promote the Gathering. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> 2007-07-03T23:45:54-06:00 Re: [CLAN-FERGUSSON] Hugh FERGUS/Margaret Nielson http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/CLAN-FERGUSSON/2006-11/1164524847 Hello Neil: 1752 would be some 7 years following the Jacobite Wars and the Battle of Culloden wherein Scotland lost to England. The result was an attempt to break up the clan system. There was a proscription against wearing of Tartan, playing bagpipes (considered an instrument of war) and other items. The first infraction was 6 months in prison. The second caused the offender to be transported across the sea for 7 years. This is how many Scots ended up in America or Australia. And those that were not sent away by the government found a way to go on their own, rather than put up with English tyranny. This was a tumultuous time in Scottish history. Prince Charles Edward Stuart, the young Pretender to the Scottish throne, lost his bid to reclaim it, as did his father before him. The clans, many of them, fought gallantly beside him. Those that did, are known as Jacobites. If you go to the Scottish games and see men with a white ribbon on their bonnet (hat), you will know them as from a Jacobite clan. It is called a "white cockade." Many died in that final battle against England. Clan Chiefs were killed in battle and others, including that of my family, were tried as traitors and beheaded at the Tower of London by August of 1747. Lands and titles were forfeit. Most of the highland Fergussons, except those in Argyll, supported the exiled Stuarts, and many of them were out in the "Forty Five" on the Jacobite side. I would encourage you to read more of the history of the times... it will serve you well in doing your genealogy. Yours Aye, Lauren M. Boyd, FSA Scot President Scottish Information Society http://www.scottishinfo.org confido@ix.netcom.com 2006-11-26T00:07:27-06:00 [CLAN-FERGUSSON] Hugh FERGUS/Margaret Nielson http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/CLAN-FERGUSSON/2006-11/1164515204 Hi, My gggg-grandfather Hugh Fergus left Scotland between March of 1752 and 1754 for America. Not being familiar with Scottish history I am wondering if there is any significance in this period of history. His second child was baptized in Baron Parish, Glasgow and his subsequent children were baptized in the Pennsylvania colony. Thanks. Neil Fergus Johnson Neil Johnson <highlander@supernet.com> 2006-11-25T21:26:44-06:00 [CLAN-FERGUSSON] Fergussons Glamis and Dundee http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/CLAN-FERGUSSON/2006-08/1156485398 Hello All I am interested in Fergusson/Fergusons living in Glamis and Dundee. Does anybody have any information on these Fergussons? regards Sandra "Moffatts" <moffatt.kiwi.orchids@xtra.co.nz> 2006-08-24T23:56:38-06:00 Old Easter Egg customs http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/CLAN-FERGUSSON/2006-04/1145161742 The custom of giving eggs at the time of the Spring Equinox was known to the early Egyptians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Gauls and many other people. This ancient fertility symbol was adapted by early Christianity in connection with the miracle of the Resurrection and the Feast of Eggs became attached to the celebration of Easter. In Scotland eggs were also used in the Beltane rites ( 1 May ), and like bannocks, were rolled downhill in imitation of the movement of the sun. In Christian times, the rolling of the egg is supposed to represent the rolling away of the the stone from the tomb of the risen Christ. The practice of colouring the eggs is also ancient. The Persians dyed theirs red, and still use coloured eggs representing the flowers of the field. In Scotland, country bairns used to gather whin blossoms and other growing things with which to dye their eggs. Commercial Easter Eggs seem to dominate now-a-days but it is far more fun for bairns, of all ages, to make the real thing! Eggs are traditionally given out on Easter Sunday and lets revive the practise of rolling your Pasch ( Scots for Easter ) Egg. Easter Eggs - take as many eggs as necessary, 1 pt of water, 2 teaspoonfuls salt and for decoration: onion skins, flower petals, cochineal or other colouring matter for dyeing. Put eggs, dyeing material and salt in a pan - bring to the boil slowly and simmer for about 20 minutes. The dyed eggs can be further decorated with paint and crayons with drawings and patterns. Just use your imagination. Sinsyne awa an rowe yir Pasch Egg! Reprinted from Electric Scotland Gra8teach@aol.com 2006-04-15T22:29:02-06:00 Re: Scottish Clan Research and Events NOTE http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/CLAN-FERGUSSON/2006-04/1144736830 This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fergusson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XHB.2ACIAE/1.1 Message Board Post: Let's add to this thread your research finds about the clan. Let's bring this family clan alive in it's descendents. Please post it on the board for others to read & not have to search the archives of the list Carol List & board MOM Gra8teach@aol.com 2006-04-11T00:27:10-06:00 Scottish Information Society request and information http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/CLAN-FERGUSSON/2006-03/1143044686 Dear Clan Representatives: The Scottish Information Society (SIS), formed 1987, is comprised of and exists in support of those who volunteer their time at the clan tents, working events at various venues. One member delegate from each Clan, House or Scottish Society is invited to join to represent their officially recognized clan/society organization. We are in the process of revamping our web site http://www.scottishinfo.org It is currently off line, however, it is our hope to have it back up and functional before the end of April. We hope to include many helpful elements for the public to view. Currently one of the major projects in process is a comprehensive games listing for all 50 US states. In future, we hope to be able to add an International games listing. I would appreciate it if you would email me directly at confido@ix.netcom.com with: the most current contact information for your Clan, especially: the name of your Chief the names and contact information for those that convene your tents or are area commissioners the name and contact information for your genealogist(s) the name and contact information for your clan historian(s) the name and contact information for your editor(s) the name of your clan newsletter and frequency of publication the URL/information re your clan's official discussion group... is it this list at Rootsweb? or is it different? the name and contact information for whoever may be in charge of your DNA project the URL for your clan's OFFICIALLY sanctioned website -- sorry no personal or non-sanctioned sites can be linked Additonally, SIS, will have a tent at the upcoming Sacramento Valley (California) Caledonia Club Games, in Woodland, California, at the end of April. If you will send some information regarding your clan, we will be pleased to have it on hand, whether or not your representative is able to attend and host a tent at the event. We would also appreciate your mailing a copy or copies of your newsletter, in order that we may share with the public part of what your clan has to offer to its members. If you manage, sponsor or sanction DNA projects for your clan, please mail information regarding the project(s) and we will make it available at the tent for those interested. Also, for those of you interested, there is a Scot DNA project that all Scots and Scot Clans are welcome to join or share DNA results with, no matter which service you used. John Hansen is the Project Manager. You will find more information about this project at http://www.scottishdna.net and also in the Scot-DNA@rootsweb.com list archives. Details re that list will be found here: http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/SCT/SCOT-DNA.html Write me off list and I will provide the postal mailing addresss for receipt of your printed materials. Thank you. And thanks to all of your volunteers which give so generously and unselfishly of their time to share with and educate the public about your Clan's history and that of Scotland. It is they who keep the tradtions alive. Suas Alba! Yours Aye, Lauren M. Boyd, FSA Scot President Scottish Information Society http://www.scottishinfo.org delegate representative: House of Boyd Society, Inc. [commonly called "Clan Boyd"] title: International President web site: http://www.clanboyd.ORG clan email address: president@clanboyd.ORG ......................................................... NB. I add this bit of information due to the responses I received in my first round of posting: This message is not misdirected, but rather has been sent to all the clan lists at Rootsweb in attempt to most expediently reach those involved with and representing their Scottish clan in some official capacity. You have received it as you are subscribed to at least one of them. Please understand that due to the shear magnitude of the number of recipients, I cannot respond to friendly notes that include genealogical information and queries that may be triggered by my post. Please do post to the list and also consider joining and becoming active in your Scottish clan's organization. confido@ix.netcom.com 2006-03-22T09:24:46-06:00 Re: CLAN-FERGUSSON-D Digest V06 #2 http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/CLAN-FERGUSSON/2006-02/1140367385 In a message dated 2/14/2006 2:00:43 AM Eastern Standard Time, CLAN-FERGUSSON-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: unsubscribe Bonnielassies@aol.com 2006-02-19T09:43:05-06:00