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Celtic Radio Community -> General -> Medieval Gateway -> Surnames & Heraldry Top September Members Turn Off Ads    MacPherson Track this topic | Email this topic | Print this topic CelticRadio  Posted: 28-Oct-2006, 05:34 PM Celtic Guardian Group: Administrator Posts: 9,683 Joined: 23-Sep-2001 Zodiac: Oak Realm: Toronto, CAN Medieval Kingdom Rank #74 1,644,395 Gold! Background: Of ecclesiastic origin, this is a name derived from the gaelic Macaphersein, meaning "Son of the Parson". The clan itself is reputed to have been founded by Murdo Cattenach, a priest of Kingussie in Badenoch. The MacPhersons formed part of the great Clan Chattan, and frequently disputed the leadership of this federation with the MacKintosh family. They finally did acknowledge the MacKintosh claim to "Captain of Clan Chattan", but showed them little loyalty in the ensuing years. Tradition states that Robert the Bruce promised to grant the lands of Badenoch to the chief of the MacPhersons, on condition that he destroy the Bruce's bitter enemies, the Comyns. This murderous deed was carried out by the chief, Ewan Ban MacMhuirich, and his three sons. In recognition of this event, the clan MacPherson is often referred to as "the Clan of the three brothers". Variations: Archibald, Carson, Cattanach, Clark, Clarke, Clarkson, Clerk, Clunie, Cluny, Currie, Ellis, Ellison, Fersen, Gillespie, Gillie, Gillies, Goudie, Gow, Gowan, Gowans, Leary, Lees, MacChlery, MacClair, MacCleary, MacCleish, MacCurrach, MacCurrie, MacGillies, MacGougan, MacGoun, MacGow, MacGowan, MacGown, MacGrail, MacKeith, MacLear, MacLeary, MacLees, MacLeish, MacLerie, MacLise, MacLish, MacMurdo, MacMurdoch, MacMurray, MacMurrich, MacPherson, MacQueen, MacVurich, MacVurirch, MacVurrich, Murdoch, Murdoson, Pearson, Smith. More Info: http://heraldry.celticradio.net/search.php?id=98 Discussion of this family is welcomed. -------------------- Celtic Radio DJ http://www.CelticRadio.net Celtic Radio Music Network                  1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users) 0 Members: « Next Oldest | Surnames & Heraldry | Next Newest »  Fast Reply Show Smilies Pop Up Window |  Enable Smilies |  Enable Signature       Close Topic Options Track this topic Receive email notification when a reply has been made to this topic and you are not active on the board. Subscribe to this forum Receive email notification when a new topic is posted in this forum and you are not active on the board. Download / Print this Topic Download this topic in different formats or view a printer friendly version. Forum Home Search Help General   - Introductions   - General Discussion   - Ye Ole Celtic Pub - Open all day, all night!   ---- Fun N Games   ---- Quizes & Polls   ---- The Jester's Court   - Celtic Music   ---- Featured Artists   ---- Minstrels Gallery   - Celtic Hearts   ---- Photography   ---- Poems   ---- Short Stories   ---- Art Work   - Medieval Gateway   ---- Medieval Kingdom   ---- Historical Archive   ---- The Dungeon   ---- Ghost Stories   ---- RPG - The Playground!   ---- The Current Middle Ages   ---- Renaissance Faires   ---- Re-enactments   ---- Surnames & Heraldry   ---- Medieval Games   ---- Castles, Keeps & Kingdoms!   - Polls Celtic Radio   - CelticRadio Founders   - Special Interests   ---- Kirk and Chapel   ---- Health Matters   ---- The Trail Sign   ---- Philosophy, Science & Religion   ---- Symphony Hall   ---- The Book Stop   ---- Animal Talk   ---- The Garden Gate   ---- Computer Technology   ---- The Virtual Garage   ---- Family Matters   ---- The Serenity Cafe Culture and Heritage   - The Celts   ---- World Showcase   ---- The Grove   ---- Gaelic Languages   - Festival & Games   ---- Highland Dance   ---- Irish Dance   - Gathering of the Clans   - Genealogy & Family History   - From Your Kitchen to My Plate   ---- Scottish Recipes   ---- Drinks     Celtic Radio Community -> General -> Medieval Gateway -> Surnames & Heraldry Top September Members Turn Off Ads

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