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    I cannot really assist, other than the name "Atholl Highlanders" is indeed carved on one of the grave markers at Culloden.

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    I get the impression that in quite a few instances whole clans were not represented at Culloden but individuals from various clans were. A few men may have just 'shown up' for the occasion and joined the ranks impromptu. Most of the Highland casualties were buried in mass graves near where their units fell. The burial detail probably made their best guesses based upon the initial deployment of the clans at the outset of the engagement and lumped men together as best they could at the time. Doubtless some men are buried with the 'wrong' clan.

    Also, let us not forget that many (most?) of the clans did not support Bonnie Prince Charlie and did not participate in the Battle of Culloden--but still suffered from the aftermath.

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    The best I can do for you is this. A list of the Clans (And number of men they can raise) just after Culloden.

    This document is from nationalarchives.gov.uk



    The date is probably late '45 or sometime is '46.

    Very interesting to note that there are only 13 clans listed and a total of only18,800 men
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    Looking at the muster rolls is informative and moving ,

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