Ancestry surprise!

[Balaamsass51]

Hello BrettH.

When your sainted grandmother said that the family was Scottish (thrifty) she was probably referring to what many consider the Scots - tightwads, stingy, don't want to part with even a penny.

This is not true. It is just a story we Scots put out so that nobody will ask to borrow money from us.

Oh, and wear what you like. Most do like to find some kind of connection between their tartan and themselves even though these may be tenuous at best.

Matt H.

[BrettH]

Hello BrettH.


This is not true. It is just a story we Scots put out so that nobody will ask to borrow money from us.

Genius!

Oh, and wear what you like. Most do like to find some kind of connection between their tartan and themselves even though these may be tenuous at best.

This part I knew. Given that I'm nearly 100% descended from the British Isles (one 6th or 7th generation back fellow came from Germany), I figure I can claim *something*, even if it's what appears to be my ability to claim actual Irish blood on Saint Patrick's day, and an excuse to pick up more kilts. But really, the possibility of a connection got me interested in the family history in general, and I'm really thankful to one of my g-g-aunts who did all the legwork on her side of the family for a booklet for my grandmother's 80th birthday.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Hello BrettH.

When your sainted grandmother said that the family was Scottish (thrifty) she was probably referring to what many consider the Scots - tightwads, stingy, don't want to part with even a penny.

This is not true. It is just a story we Scots put out so that nobody will ask to borrow money from us...


Matt H.

HA! you've never been to Aberdeen!