MacMhuirich.....

[creagdhubh]

Cousin Kyle, it's always good to read what you have to share, even if they're stories of the clan I've myself. I only wish I could trace my particular roots back across the Atlantic to connect to the solid family tree there.
And I hope that Mrs. MacMhuirich can help her husband learn a bit more about his part in our family.
Creag Dubh!

Thank you for your kind comments cousin, it is appreciated indeed. Our extended Macpherson family is quite remarkable isn't it? A magnificent survival of the past, and forever strong and promising for the future.

CREAG DHUBH CLANN CHATAIN!!!

[figheadair]

There is a tribe of MacMhuirichs that are of Irish origin, however, those Celtic peoples were completely separate from the sons of Mhuirich, the parson of Kingussie. Good on ya mate!

But even in Ireland the feminine is still Ni/Nic rather than Mhic.

[creagdhubh]

But even in Ireland the feminine is still Ni rather than Mhic.

Hmmm, I'm not completely certain of that. I am going to shoot an e-mail to my friend, Ewen SL Macpherson of Talla-Shee, an expert in the Gaelic langauge and history (both of Ireland and of Scotland) - as well as a native Gaelic speaker himself, to see what he says in reference to your explanation. Cheers mate!

[ThistleDown]

There are Macphersons in Kintail, too, with absolutely no connection to the Central Highlands.