Robertson, Robinson, Robison

[Chas]

Don't get overly concerned with minor differences in spelling. Consistent spelling is a fairly recent (20th century) habit. My Grandmother, Mary Davis, was also Mary Davys and Mary Davies, sometimes on the same document.

William Shakespeare signed his name with different spellings. One was William Shakeshaft!

[davidlpope]

William Shakespeare signed his name with different spellings. One was William Shakeshaft!

I think you may be confusing a reference in the will of Alexander Hoghton of Lea Hall, which leaves a bequest to William Shakeshafte. The connections to Shakespeare is not proven, however, as there was a family of Shakeshaftes in that area.

There are six extant signatures believed to be written by the Bard. He seemed to prefer the form "Shakspere", although spelling was quite variable at that time. Such variation existed as well in references to Christopher Marlowe, sometimes referred to as "Morley".

[sydnie7]

Clan D is very active in SoCal, Bren. Check out our website and wander by the tent at Vista next weekend (a really nice Games venue!).

[thistlespinner]

I'm a member of Clan Donnachaidh of the Rocky Mountain branch. We have groups all over the world & you can track down your local one on Google easily.

[guardsman]

To MacCool thats great , my own ancestors are MacDonald Cameron and Robertson , needless to say , a good history

[thistlespinner]

The best! Are there any Scottish people who don't believe they have the best ancestory? I also have Kinnaird, Young & a couple that I can't recall just now. Hazards of becoming of an age.