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Brilliant stuff.
'S math a rinn thu, Nathan. (I think that's correct)
Ryan
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 Originally Posted by Domehead
Brilliant stuff.
'S math a rinn thu, Nathan. (I think that's correct)
Ryan
Tapadh Leibh, 'A Rhiain.
Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
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Well said indeed, Nathan. In regards to Scottish genealogical research, sometimes it's more about where in Scotland your family actually came from as opposed to your actual surname. This, in my opinion, is especially important when dealing with sept ("associated families," is my preferred terminology) names.
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An anglicised Gaelic name in a non-Gaelic area (Ayrshire in this case) can be especially difficult. Other English spelling variations include: MacCleve, MacCleive, MacClieve, MacClevee, MacClieve and MacCleavey etc. Drop second 'c' and there are all the variants of MacLieve, MacLevee, MacLevy etc.
It is often the case in the south west of Scotland that may 'Mac' name come from Ireland. My bet is that this is the case here see the link to counties Antrim and Down via the surname Mac Duinnshléibhe - http://www.sloinne.ie/surname/en/macleavy/. The claimed links with the Stewarts of Appin is tenuous and Nathan's suggestion of the Ayrshire tartan is logical.
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Originally Posted by figheadair
It is often the case in the south west of Scotland that may 'Mac' name come from Ireland. My bet is that this is the case here see the link to counties Antrim and Down via the surname Mac Duinnshléibhe - http://www.sloinne.ie/surname/en/macleavy/. The claimed links with the Stewarts of Appin is tenuous and Nathan's suggestion of the Ayrshire tartan is logical.
Fantastic point here, Peter. Absolutely spot on. And I agree, I would more than likely go with the Ayrshire district tartan.
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While the Stewart of Appin link is indeed tenuous, the Clan Livingstone/MacLeay link may be valid. Compare what Peter shared about the Irish family with this from the Clan Livingstone site:
http://www.clanlivingstone.com/Dunsleve.htm
It is also worth noting how close a boat ride it is from Counties Down and Antrim to Ayr.
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