The Accidental Scott

**PACook** · 11th October 10, 11:32 AM

I was telling my Mom about a beautiful wedding I attended of my friends at some games this weekend... had a wonderful time... and she happened to tell me that my family, the Cooks, came over from Scotland and were part of settling Cook (County?) PA.

I love geneology (even if I can't spell it correctly?), and this is a new chapter in the family tree that I would love to learn more about.

**EagleJCS** · 11th October 10, 08:39 PM

Welcome to the forum.

A word to the wise:
Scot (with one 't') describes a person whose origins (their own or their ancestors) are in Scotland.

Scott (with two 't's) is a person whose family name is Scott (like me), and likely belongs to the Border Clan Scott (or one of the Clan Scott Society organizations).

**SteveB** · 11th October 10, 10:10 PM

Hello

and a warm Celtic

from the Hub of New England, Boston, Massachusetts.

Genealogy is almost as addictive as kilt wearing. Start by documenting yourself and work back one generation at a time. It is necessary to write or type all this down, so that you can keep track of what you have done and what you still need to do to keep track of who is who and where on the family tree. Between cousins and other rellies and my own history my database is over 29,000 people.

For your tartan questions, check out the tartan ferret on the website of the Scottish Tartan Authority@ http://www.tartansauthority.com .

Slainte

**Jock Scot** · 11th October 10, 10:27 PM

Welcome, from Inverness-shire.

**Ancienne Alliance** · 11th October 10, 11:03 PM

Welcome from France !

It’s good to have you here.

Best,

Robert & Lady Chrystel

**macshorty** · 12th October 10, 02:01 AM

From the suburban Highlands of Northern VA

**McClef** · 12th October 10, 02:05 AM

from South Wales UK!

**Maclachlan** · 12th October 10, 04:20 AM

Welcome aboard!

**artificer** · 12th October 10, 04:40 AM

Welcome aboard from America's North Coast!

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 12th October 10, 04:53 AM

Welcome! There are a couple of Cook tartans available for you. This one designed by Richard Cook of California.

This one, desiigned by Bob Cook in Australia:

The Cook family name is also associated with the Clan Donald (MacDonald) and so the MacDonald tartan would be a very traditional and readily available option for you, as well.

Enjoy!