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    Fergus

    A friend of mine says he has relatives who are part of the Fergus (he emphasizes "NOT Ferguson") Clan.

    Does anyone have access to an image of their tartan?

    Thanks in advance.

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    From what I can tell, Fergus and Ferguson are one and the same.

    You may want to look here and here and here.
    Last edited by Rampant Lion; 21st September 06 at 12:17 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rampant Lion
    From what I can tell, Fergus and Ferguson are one and the same.
    That would make sense, since Ferguson means "son of Fergus".
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    Quote Originally Posted by davedove
    That would make sense, since Ferguson means "son of Fergus".
    Which is why I thought it was a little strange that Prestor John's friend emphazied that they are not the same.
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    Even in the gallic "mac" means "son of" so the clans are based on descent from an original holder of the name.

    See http://www.almac.co.uk/stronvar/ferguson/index.htm for more information.

    That makes Fergus on its own at best a sept of the Ferguson clan.
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