Question for those who only wear tartans in their bloodline

[Domehead]

Tuirc,
Well said. Vey good post and interesting anecdote.

While in danger of abusing a dead horse, there is another layer...
You have access to an actual piece of scientific, i.e. practically irrefutable, information determining patronage. Those of us whom eminate from the "beaten over the head with family history/legend/myth frequently stumble into the following:

On 15 NOV 2012, my father and I went to my Aunt's house (father's older sister) - the keeper of all the family material. While sorting three cardboard suitcases once belonging to my Grandma, we found a small article from a local newspaper re: my Uncle Macinally's death. He (McInally) was born in 1926 - not immigrated in 1925-1927. He did'nae immigrate until after WWII (Highland Light Infantry). And, he was born in Cowdenbeath - the lowlands yes, but not Ayrshire - much closer to our specific Robertson family seat in Methvyn.

As for my intentions per an homage, nothing changes. He's still a respected family member (RIP) & Scots McInally; now he's a Veteran. We also know, from correspondence, his relationship to our Robertson's pre-date his marriage to my Aunt (1952).

I'm enviuos you get to 1590. I get to the early 18th Century on the Liddell (Scots - not English) side of our "diaspora" - GGGGranda and it terms.

Well done.