I have since learned that our McArthurs are indeed from Scotland, considered one of the oldest clans in Scotland. And my family are all a mighty stubborn bunch, which explains much...LOL
I may use that saying of yours as a sig, if that is ok.
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| Posted by: Macfive 28-Oct-2006, 05:23 PM |
| Background: In Gaelic, MacArthur means Son of Arthur. The MacArthurs are Celt, and the family of Arthur is one of the oldest clans in Argyll. Variations: Arthur, MacArthur, McArthur, McArthure, MacArther, MacArtur, Carter, MacCarter, McCarter, McCartor, Makcairter, McKairtour, MacArtor, McArtor, MacArter, McArter, MacArtair, McArtair, McArtan, McArta, Maccart, Makarta, Magarta, Mcharter, Makkarthyre, Makarturicht, McCarthair, Makart More Info: http://heraldry.celticradio.net/search.php?id=1 Discussion of this family is welcomed. |
| Posted by: CelticRose 18-Dec-2006, 06:01 AM |
| My family is McArthur. so I am assuming they are from Ireland. Are they not? In all the geneology I have done on the McArthurs I find nothing. However, I have cousins who I would consider experts in the field of geneology. They have been at it for years and years. They try to rule out before rule in what's in our history. They swear our McArthurs are of Scots heritage instead of Irish. I don't know. I thought if your surname was Mc, you were Irish...whereas Mac was Scottish. Anyone care to share? Thanks! |
| Posted by: 0Ash0Tree0 09-Feb-2008, 06:09 PM |
| The Mac/McArthurs are Scottish. I'm proud to say you can take away our lands and take us out of the country but we're still as stuborn as ever! My Papa McArthur |
| Posted by: CelticRose 11-Feb-2008, 10:11 PM |
| Hello OAshOtreeO, I have since learned that our McArthurs are indeed from Scotland, considered one of the oldest clans in Scotland. And my family are all a mighty stubborn bunch, which explains much...LOL I may use that saying of yours as a sig, if that is ok. |
| Posted by: 0Ash0Tree0 11-Feb-2008, 10:14 PM |
| By all means, go right ahead. My Papa is "slightly" stuborn...and by slightly I mean...has fought like his back's to the wall all his life...I'm going that way to! |
| Posted by: CelticRose 11-Feb-2008, 10:33 PM |
| Yeah! I am practicing the ole stubborness now with my hubby! LOL |
| Posted by: Camac 12-Feb-2008, 09:53 AM |
| 12/02/09 celtic rose. My step-father was the epitome of MacArthurism. My Mother (a devout Catholic) called him a "Thrawn Bugger" and swore he would argue with the Devil himself. Camac |
| Posted by: 0Ash0Tree0 12-Feb-2008, 10:37 AM |
You don't want to know how often I'm in trouble because I won't keep my mouth shut  Is it a McArthir Clan thing or a Scottish thing? |
| Posted by: CelticRose 13-Feb-2008, 01:20 PM |
| Hello oashotreeo! I have no answer to your question. But I think my mother was related to Camac's step-father! LOL And oh, she loved to argue. I have been looking for a McArthur plaid wrap to wear at my Scottish impression re-enactments. The colors would go well with my 18thc clothing. However, I don't want to pay and arm and leg for it either. We have our Phoenix Highland games in a couple weeks. I am hoping to find something there. |
| Posted by: Camac 13-Feb-2008, 02:17 PM |
| 13/02/08 Celticrose; Have a great time in Phoenix at the games. Hope you find what you are after. I know about prices, while in Scoland last year I thought I might get a new kilt as mine is getting tight around the girth. they wanted 300 pound ($850.00) for just the kilt without any accessories . I bought the first in Scotland back in 63 and it cost $150. including sporran, socks , garters and tabs. Camac. |
| Posted by: 0Ash0Tree0 13-Feb-2008, 03:34 PM |
| I wouldn't mind having a kilt but you're right they are too expensive, especially for a student with no money. |
| Posted by: dundee 13-Feb-2008, 04:13 PM | ||
no lass it is a woman thing   |
| Posted by: 0Ash0Tree0 13-Feb-2008, 04:28 PM |
| also true. So, as a redheaded female McArthur...I'm going to be trouble forever? |
| Posted by: dundee 13-Feb-2008, 04:49 PM | ||
kind of like Maureen O'Hara in the quiet man... *S* somethings are worth the trouble... *nods* |
| Posted by: 0Ash0Tree0 13-Feb-2008, 05:01 PM |
| I'll have to watch that. |
| Posted by: CelticRose 14-Feb-2008, 09:50 PM | ||
Thanks Camac! I keep trying to find a McArthur cape. Some booths want an arm and leg, but one booth was only $25.00. That is more my price. I don't care if it is wool or not. I hope the vendors will be at the Phoenix games in a couple weeks. If not, I will contact them. you know? I was thinking we should really post on here anything and everything in regards to the McArthur line and history. What do you all think? Anyone have any info to share?! I will be working on some research in the meantime myself. At this time all I know is that the McArthur clan was as old as the MacGregors and that is pretty old and very significant..I think! Anyone know any more about them? |