I started doing some research on the names in our family tree, and one of them seems to be more complicated than I thought.

My Mother's side of the family includes the McKeon family from County Sligo. I stumbled across a Clan MacLachlan website that states that along with the various clan names, there are "also the MacEwan protectorate names...McKeon..."

Can someone explain this concept to me further? This certainly raises my curiosity as I search for tartans that I can 'rightfully wear.' (Just kidding everyone, I don't want to stir that pot again....)

Thanks in advance,

KL