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    I'm in a similar situation JamieN. One of my G-G Grandfathers lists on a US Census that his father was born in Scotland. And that is where my genealogy paper trail breaks. We do not know where in Scotland or when, or even his name.

    So, I don't wear any Clan Tartans. I wear X Marks, Black Watch (Weathered), Isle of Skye, The Victoria, City of Gardens, The Company of Adventurers (HBC), Maple Leaf and the USMC Dress Blue. All of these are Universal or are from my personal background, not from my family or lineage.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Ashton View Post
    I'm in a similar situation JamieN. One of my G-G Grandfathers lists on a US Census that his father was born in Scotland. And that is where my genealogy paper trail breaks. We do not know where in Scotland or when, or even his name.

    So, I don't wear any Clan Tartans. I wear X Marks, Black Watch (Weathered), Isle of Skye, The Victoria, City of Gardens, The Company of Adventurers (HBC), Maple Leaf and the USMC Dress Blue. All of these are Universal or are from my personal background, not from my family or lineage.
    I agree, Steve. My family tradition holds that our Scottish ancestors (Riddles) came to America via Ulster, but I bear no name connecting me with a Scottish family or clan. I'm still hunting that line down in my genealogy. When I wear kilts, they are of historical tartans (Government, 42nd Kilts, 42nd Musician, USMC Leatherneck, Old Culloden and so forth) that anybody can wear. I would recommend my plan (or yours) to anyone who can't prove a link to a Scottish surname and its clan tartan and who is looking for a tartan to wear.

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