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18th September 21, 12:47 PM
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New from NH
Greetings from central NH! My kilt journey began when I was about 12 and joined an Irish pipe band with my Dad. I wore that kilt all through high school but never had one of my own. Finally when I was about 40, I bought my own. Although I had done a lot of genealogical research and knew I had roots in both Ireland and Scotland, I wasn’t sure which tartan to choose so I just went with the Black Watch.
Since then I’ve done more research and I can trace my family through the Hamiltons, straight back to Walter FitzGilbert Hamilton. So my next kilt (Soon!) will be a Hamilton tartan!
I retired from the Navy after 30 years, hence the screen name!
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18th September 21, 12:55 PM
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Welcome to the Rabble and thank you for your service.
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18th September 21, 01:51 PM
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19th September 21, 07:05 AM
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Hello and welcome from Southern California.
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19th September 21, 07:45 AM
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 Originally Posted by Navy87Guy
Greetings from central NH! My kilt journey began when I was about 12 and joined an Irish pipe band with my Dad. I wore that kilt all through high school but never had one of my own. Finally when I was about 40, I bought my own. Although I had done a lot of genealogical research and knew I had roots in both Ireland and Scotland, I wasn’t sure which tartan to choose so I just went with the Black Watch.
Since then I’ve done more research and I can trace my family through the Hamiltons, straight back to Walter FitzGilbert Hamilton. So my next kilt (Soon!) will be a Hamilton tartan!
I retired from the Navy after 30 years, hence the screen name!
I can tell by your screen name that you're a fine fellow. (Ex-RCN)
Those ancient U Nialls from Donegal were a randy bunch.
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19th September 21, 10:03 AM
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Welcome from the English midlands.
You have taken your family tree much further back than myself. The name "Hamilton" does appear, but no one of distinction.
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19th September 21, 03:48 PM
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Welcome, from California!
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19th September 21, 05:38 PM
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Welcome to the “Great Rabble”!  
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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21st September 21, 06:00 PM
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 from Colorado
"Cuimhnich air na daoine o'n d'thaining thu"
Remember the men from whom you are descended.
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4th October 21, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Kiltedjohn
Welcome from the English midlands.
You have taken your family tree much further back than myself. The name "Hamilton" does appear, but no one of distinction.
Although I was always able to trace my Hamilton family back to the early days in Plymouth and Cape Cod, a lucky find about a DNA study online “broke the dam” back to the UK. After that, it was pretty well documented.
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