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    Terry Searl is offline Registration terminated at the member's request
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    Absolutely Father Bill

    Quote Originally Posted by Father Bill View Post
    Mr. Trudeau's mother's maiden name was Margaret Sinclair, so that is Sinclair modern he's wearing. Of course he could also wear Maple Leaf which Canada has adopted as it's official national tartan by act of parliament, however, most Scots do wear their own tartan as the norm.
    Thank-you Father Bill, I had completely forgotten that in my enthusiasm for the Canadian Maple Leaf tartan, And Margaret was from our part of Canada. If I have had my memory nudged didn't Justin's father, Pierre, also have Scottish roots......I always enjoy your posts, Father, Cheers from Vancouver Island on the west coast of Canada

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    Quote Originally Posted by Terry Searl View Post
    Thank-you Father Bill, I had completely forgotten that in my enthusiasm for the Canadian Maple Leaf tartan, And Margaret was from our part of Canada. If I have had my memory nudged didn't Justin's father, Pierre, also have Scottish roots......I always enjoy your posts, Father, Cheers from Vancouver Island on the west coast of Canada
    Thanks for the kind thought, Terry. Yes, that paternal connection is what we just discussed - the "Elliott".
    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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