Need help finding the correct tartan, please.

[macwilkin]

Welcome aboard IndyMage!

A third option for consideration; if Alexander Rodgers is the family member to whom you are tying your heritage, and he is known to live and work in or around Glasgow (per your linked article), perhaps the Glasgow District tartan would be a meaningful option for you as well.

Happy kilting in which ever tartan you choose!

Seconded.

Todd

[CamelCody]

The Clan system has always been inclusive rather than exclusive anyway, placing more importance on a group of people banding togethor to help each other out rather than strict bloodties or genealogical descent. It was not uncommon for one family or clan group to adopt the name, traditions, practices and even tartan of another clan if it was beneficial for one group or the other. That being the case i don't think you should have any qualms about wearing a tartan that doesn't necessarily belong to 'your' clan, even less so if the tartan belongs to a district or shire that your family descends from. Please correct me if I'm wrong but that's my understanding of the whole situation. I hope that helps.