Am I a Scot?

**StevieJoePayne** · 15th May 09, 07:52 PM

I have been doing DNA studies and genealogy tracing. Through a portion of my family, I traced my line back to a Crauford family in Scotland as well as Cunninghame family. I learn different things about calling these clans. If my surname were Crawford (the changed spelling) the rules clearly favor saying I am of a clan; however, if a woman married and did not keep the surname of her father, the rules get murky. I have met several Scots, a few even in kilt and tartan and playing pipes who, when I asked if they were Scot said, "My mother was a Scot." So, it seems to hold for them. They did have a closer relative, i.e. the last century whereas mine are distant. Of course, I am an American, born and raised in Oklahoma although I have since lived other places. But as I trace my line back and learn that I have ties to both the Crawford and Cunningham clans, it is very encouraging and I hunger to know more about Scotland and Scots. The Crauford family seems to come from Auchenames, Ayrshire, Scotland. This was William in about 1530. Regards,
Stephen

**Bugbear** · 15th May 09, 07:56 PM

Welcome.

**Standard** · 15th May 09, 08:02 PM

to the rabble from Illinois.

**Mael Coluim** · 15th May 09, 08:05 PM

Am I a Scot?

An American of Scottish ancestry.

from the Old Dominion State!

**Sammac** · 15th May 09, 08:06 PM

Welcome from Michigan

**StevieJoePayne** · 15th May 09, 08:36 PM

Thank you. I think those are remarks of acknowledgment, at least saying that if I have Scottish heritage, then I am. Stephen

**slohairt** · 15th May 09, 09:14 PM

Walcome frae Canadae! I think you'll find most people here do what they like concerning what tartan to wear or not. Likewise, being a Scot or a member of a clan is not a prerequisite for wearing a kilt.

**Arizona Scot** · 15th May 09, 09:21 PM

I too was able to trace my family back to Scotland both my mothers side and my fathers side, I therefore consider myself an American of Scottish decent. As for what others think I really don't care much. So if you want to be totally politically correct I guess I am an Euro-American.LOL