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| family question | 11/22/2008 | Thomas McIntyre |
Q: where can I find a someone to do my family tree??who isnt going to just write anything down??
A: I understand your concern, there are a couple of organizations that may be able to help you find a ...
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| family name kerley | 11/1/2008 | Thomas McIntyre |
Q: my name is scott kerlee and our family settled north carolina, our family says were scottish, how ...
A: Your surname certainly has Gaelic roots. Kerlee, Curley, Kirley, McCurley, MacCorley are all ...
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| irish chemist migrating to us in late 1800 | 10/31/2008 | Thomas McIntyre |
Q: what would it be like to be a Irish chemist migrating to us in late 1800
A: Trinity College in Ireland has produced some great chemists. James Apjohn who received his MB ...
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| HUNTIGOWK | 10/19/2008 | Kaye McAlpine |
Q: could anybody tell me something about the origin and usage of the word 'huntigowk', please. I will ...
A: 'Huntigowk', as you have it, is a variation of 'hunt the gowk' or 'huntegowk'. In Scots, gowk is a ...
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| clothing | 10/6/2008 | Kaye McAlpine |
Q: Im looking for information on clothing worn in institutions in the 1700's and 1800's in Scotland. ...
A: That sounds fascinating,, and I hope I can give you some pointers, though this is so far out of my ...
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| culture | 10/5/2008 | Kaye McAlpine |
Q: i have heard of the first glass of scotch one might have during the day being called an "elbow ...
A: this is news to me, but I guess it depends on what area of the country it's meant to have been from. ...
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| Scottish Dialect | 9/25/2008 | Kaye McAlpine |
Q: Sorry to disturb you. I am an Aberdonian but I am in need of a distinctly Glaswegian accent for a ...
A: Erm, I'm not sure how I can help with this online. However, I'll give it a go. If you have no ...
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| 18th Century Scottish appearal | 9/20/2008 | Thomas McIntyre |
Q: What is a 18th century Scotland drape? Is it drapes that you put up to a window or does it have to ...
A: Traditionally a Scottish Drape would be an act of a groom to welcome a bride into his family by ...
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| travelling in the 18th century | 9/8/2008 | Kaye McAlpine |
Q: I would like to know how long it took a man to travel on foot from Essex to the Black Isle. How long ...
A: Again, this needs more consideration. There isn't a standard grace. It would depend on religion, ...
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| travelling in the 18th century | 9/5/2008 | Kaye McAlpine |
Q: I would like to know how long it took a man to travel on foot from Essex to the Black Isle. How long ...
A: This is not really about Scottish culture. This sound to me very much like research to me. I've done ...
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| scottish ancestors | 8/27/2008 | Kaye McAlpine |
Q: according to my passed grandmother Sophie Quinz born in former Austroungarian monarchy our earliest ...
A: This is more about genealogy than culture, but I'll do my best. If you are looking for ancestors ...
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| Am I related to Rob Roy McGreogor? | 7/15/2008 | Thomas McIntyre |
Q: My grandmother's family believes that they are related to Robert Roy McGreogor. My grandmother's ...
A: I am sorry Russell I thought I answered your question sometime ago. Robert Roy McGregor's ...
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| scottish words | 7/8/2008 | Kaye McAlpine |
Q: the word is used often in fife but i can find no reference to it.Regards Peter. ANSWER: Hi Peter ...
A: I've found the Kelty Fife Post reference: were the headstones in Kelty? Could it be some localised ...
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| scottish words | 7/8/2008 | Kaye McAlpine |
Q: the word is used often in fife but i can find no reference to it.Regards Peter.
A: I've been all over the place web wise too, to help with this one. Not being a Fifer it's not a word ...
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| Weather | 6/29/2008 | Thomas McIntyre |
Q: What can my parents expect whil traveling Scotland during the month of May ?
A: Chuck,Spring is a fine time to travel in Scotland. By May the weather settles down and you spend ...
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| What does 'twyte' mean? | 6/26/2008 | Kaye McAlpine |
Q: I was watching "Seasonally Scottish", a cooking programme on the Food TV in New Zealand. It is ...
A: I'm in two minds here. I'm trying to recall how Lady Claire MacDonald speaks - you see twyte is a ...
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| The real meaning of a word... | 5/27/2008 | Kaye McAlpine |
Q: I recently found the word Gallach under the synonym for priest. However, outside of the word ...
A: Now here's a thing. Gallach wasn't a word I've come across, so I went to the best place - the online ...
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| Scots Gaelic Translation | 5/19/2008 | Kaye McAlpine |
Q: im looking for a translation of scotland's national motto, "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" into gaelic. it ...
A: Unfortunately, I can't help you with this: I don't speak Gaelic. However, in Scots, it's commonly ...
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| Maternal Ancestry: Baucom/Hollifield | 4/18/2008 | Thomas McIntyre |
Q: I've been doing some research into my family heritage. My mother is a Baucom from western NC, USA. ...
A: Gino, it seems that you have looked at this question for some time. You seem to have been careful ...
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| identifying antique kilt pin | 4/10/2008 | Thomas McIntyre |
Q: I have a kilt pin which has been in my family for generations, brought to Australia by my Scottish ...
A: Lisa sounds like you have a wonderful family heirloom. Certainly this kilt pin wasn't manufactured ...
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| New Year's custom | 4/1/2008 | Kaye McAlpine |
Q: My cousin who has Scottish heritage ( and very proud of it) told me about what he said was a common ...
A: I'm very surprised that your friend had never heard of first footing: where is he from?? As far as I ...
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| Naming traditions | 3/23/2008 | Thomas McIntyre |
Q: I remember being told something like the first born son was named after the paternal grandfather and ...
A: Cheryl, the naming patten you state is correct and one that I has helped me to sort out my family. ...
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| Mackenzie Clan query | 3/19/2008 | Kaye McAlpine |
Q: My ancestors are of the Mackenzie clan and i am doing a little research into some meanings, ...
A: The pronunciation for what, exactly? Nowadays, people use the z as a z, so it's Mackenzie. For ...
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| Mackenzie Clan query | 3/19/2008 | Kaye McAlpine |
Q: My ancestors are of the Mackenzie clan and i am doing a little research into some meanings, ...
A: Apologies if you already know what follows: I'm no clan scholar, but I do know how to follow a ...
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| sporran | 2/27/2008 | Thomas McIntyre |
Q: I came upon a sporran when cleaning out the attic of our farm house. It came with the house when we ...
A: How exciting to find a the sporran! I would have held it and dreamed of people and places that it ...
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| around 1890-1910 | 2/25/2008 | Kaye McAlpine |
Q: why did most scottish move to the states
A: That's a very close time span you are considering ... and forgive me if this is wrong, but it look ...
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| Scottish immigration | 2/13/2008 | Kaye McAlpine |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me how the Scottish were treated when immigrating to America. Did ...
A: Well, I can say something about Scottish *emigration* - I know more about the leaving of the home ...
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| The Blue's | 1/25/2008 | Thomas McIntyre |
Q: it's caitlyn again, i had asked about the blue family. i'm really just starting to do research, and ...
A: Caitlyn, Genealogists spend a considerable amount of time and charge fees to research questions ...
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| The Blue Family | 1/22/2008 | Thomas McIntyre |
Q: do you know anything about the Blue family? I'm trying to find some information out about them, and ...
A: Caitlyn, I have done some research on the Blue family of Knapdale, Argylshire, Scotland. If you ...
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| Jacobite clothing | 1/21/2008 | Thomas McIntyre |
Q: What did POOR Jacobites clothing consist of?
A: Kristie, early Highland dress was simple and loose. Highland women wore an arisaid --a hooded full ...
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| McEWAN | 1/5/2008 | Thomas McIntyre |
Q: I am a McEwan, and have been trying to find any information on the earliest known use of the ...
A: Daniel, Clan M(a)cEwan dates back to Anradan, King of Ireland. Several other Clans trace their ...
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| McEWAN | 1/4/2008 | Kaye McAlpine |
Q: I am a McEwan, and have been trying to find any information on the earliest known use of the ...
A: I'm not really sure if I'm the best person to help you here. All I've been able to dig up is about ...
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| Scottish immigraion | 12/2/2007 | Thomas McIntyre |
Q: I was wondering what was the experience to America from Scotland. Also what some of there hardships ...
A: You asked several questions and your time period is not mentioned. I will answer with regards to my ...
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| Scottish Sayings | 11/25/2007 | Kaye McAlpine |
Q: Where does the saying "Going to get your messages" in relation to going to get groceries or food ...
A: Going for the messages has been dated from the 20th C, but could be from the 19th C, and it's an ...
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| Phrases to ad-lib @ a wedding celebration, 1700s | 10/14/2007 | Kaye McAlpine |
Q: I am directing a production of the musical, Brigadoon and am searching for appropriate phrases my ...
A: This isn't really a question, but I can a spare a few mintues on this, I guess. Firstly, I have to ...
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| Scottish-Irish connection | 10/8/2007 | Kaye McAlpine |
Q: Why do both Scottish men and Irish men wear kilts?
A: Okay (deep breath) The modern kilt developed out of the fèileadh beag or philabeg , which in its ...
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| Scottish Families | 10/4/2007 | Kaye McAlpine |
Q: As funny as this may sound, what did Scottish children call their parents during the 13th Century?
A: Ooh, this is a sticky one. The blunt answer is ''no-one can be sure', as we would need orally ...
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| My grandfather has passed | 9/9/2007 | Thomas McIntyre |
Q: I am speaking at my grandfathers funeral and he was so very proud of his Scottish heritage (last ...
A: Molly you have a great honor to speak on behalf of your grandfather and talk about your Scottish ...
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| Scottish weather | 8/31/2007 | Kaye McAlpine |
Q: Hey there. I'm from Israel and I'm planning to go on a 3 weeks trip to Europe between the 20th of ...
A: Well, it's hardly Scottish culture, and I am not a meteorologist, but here's some information ...
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| Jacobites | 8/19/2007 | Kaye McAlpine |
Q: I am tracking the McIlhargie family from Scotland to Ireland. The chatter online is that the family ...
A: A Jacobite was originally a supporter of James VII of Scotland (James II of England and Wales), who ...
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