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7th October 13, 01:11 PM
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Hello from Alabama.
Hello Everyone,
My name is Jason Lewis and I am from Alabama. My grandfather told me years ago that our ancestors came from Scotland and settled in what now is known as South Carolina, this was in the 1700s. About a year ago I decided to try and find out some more information about my family and found out that there is an island named the Isle of Lewis. Could this be where my ancestors left Scotland to travel to the new world? Then I find out that the name for the isle in Gaelic is Leòdhas and I decided to use that for part of my username.
Glad to be here,
Jason Leòdhas
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7th October 13, 02:29 PM
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Welcome to the "Great Rabble!"  
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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7th October 13, 02:33 PM
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:welcome from South Wales UK! 
[B][COLOR="Red"][SIZE="1"]Reverend Earl Trefor the Sublunary of Kesslington under Ox, Venerable Lord Trefor the Unhyphenated of Much Bottom, Sir Trefor the Corpulent of Leighton in the Bucket, Viscount Mcclef the Portable of Kirkby Overblow.
Cymru, Yr Alban, Iwerddon, Cernyw, Ynys Manau a Lydaw am byth! Yng Nghiltiau Ynghyd!
(Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Isle of Man and Brittany forever - united in the Kilts!)[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]
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7th October 13, 02:46 PM
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Hello Jason!
Allen Sinclair, FSA Scot
Eastern Region Vice President
North Carolina Commissioner
Clan Sinclair Association (USA)
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7th October 13, 03:27 PM
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Hello Jason,
Welcome to XMarks from the other side of the Atlantic in Norfolk, England.
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7th October 13, 04:36 PM
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from Rhode Island.
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8th October 13, 11:30 AM
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Hello Jason, and welcome to X Marks from lower, slower, Delaware. My oldest daughter and her family live in Florance.
It's interesting to discover and learn about your heritage and it can be a lot of fun (& frustrating) to research your roots.
I'm glad you decided to join the kilted rabble and I look forward to your participation.
Nile
Simon Fraser fought as MacShimidh, a Highland chief… wrapped and belted in a plaid over the top of his linen shirt, like his ordinary kinsmen. He put a bonnet on his head, and stuck the Fraser emblem, a sprig of yew, in it. With the battle cry, A'Chaisteal Dhunaidh and the scream of the pipes, they charged to battle. "The Last Highlander" Sara Fraser
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8th October 13, 12:20 PM
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 Originally Posted by JLeòdhas
... Could this be where my ancestors left Scotland to travel to the new world? Then I find out that the name for the isle in Gaelic is Leòdhas and I decided to use that for part of my username.
Glad to be here,
Jason Leòdhas
Jason: And we're glad you are.
Yes, the Isle of Lewis could very well be the home of your ancestors. As you may already know, Clan MacLeod of Lewis has one of the most recognized tartans, and is one of the more storied clans in history. If you haven't already, you can read about it at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_MacLeod_of_Lewis
and at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_MacLeod
Welcome to the XMTS forum from the mountains of northern New Mexico!
John
I changed my signature. The old one was too ridiculous.
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8th October 13, 08:27 PM
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Thanks for the warm welcome.
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9th October 13, 12:29 PM
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I spent a lot of time in SC. Loved it. I've always wanted to go to 'bama, how do you like it there as compared to SC (if you are familiar with the latter that is). I also have some Scottish history, but I don't have contact with relatives, so it's hard to get anywhere with the genealogy. Good luck on finding out more, that's pretty cool, man.
Have fun! -- Michael
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