Quote Originally Posted by McGurk View Post
I know what its like to want a tartan that means something, even though you can rightfully where any you like. Therefore, I make this suggestion.

Follow your geneology up the paternal side untill you find a name with its own tartan, or associated with a clan with a tartan. (I did this, but also followed up the maternal side as well, as my female ancestors played no smaller role then the males, you may wish to do the same).

Also look at the tartans for the country/county/city your ancesters where from.

Look at the tartans for the country/state/county/city you're from.

This will give you a lot of tartans to look at, but it will have eliminated many more, and they should all be relivent, and a decent point of conversations should anyone ask. Simply chose the one you like the best from the range you've put together.

I personaly ended up with Irish national, as it was one of the most easily available and and the best quality of the they easily available ones. (also, I think it looks better then the clan tartan I could have chosen.)

Great suggestions! I really appreciate you taking the time. I really would like to wear a Tartan that has family significance. I didn't know if it was appropriate, or even relevant to wear a Tartan that didn't come from your surname, but came from elsewhere in your family line.

Anyone know if Mathews has a clan affiliation?