Clan macmillan international, the official website of clan macmillan. Find posts by and about macmillans and septs genealogy, history and more general information about scotland. Somerled macmillan was the author of a very extensive book on the families of knapdale. He is historian and genealogist for both clans mackenzie and macmillan. Todays clan macmillan chief is george gordon macmillan of macmillan and knap. Spellings include mcmillan, mcmullen, mcmullan, mcmillen and mcmillin.
Nov 25, 2009 the clan macmillan macmillan, hugh on. The origins of the clan macmillan and their place in history scottish clan minibook james gracie on. Other branches of the clan settled in galloway and arran. Feb 18, 2016 the clan macmillan has its roots in an ancient royal house and from the orders of the celtic church. Sep 21, 2012 the clan macmillan family history archive is being compiled for the clan centre at finlaystone in scotland by genealogist graeme mackenzie and made available to all mmillans and septname bearers in the world through this website funded by clan macmillan international the worldwide society founded in 1993 to support the work of the clan centre. The clan macmillan scholars choice edition macmillan, hugh on. Explore your genealogy and clans history with guided ancestry tours of scottish clan areas and other attractions in the highlands and lowlands of scotland. Beaton among the most ancient of scottish highland clans is that of the macmillans who lived for centuries in different parts of the rough and romantic highlands, glens and straths of scotland as fortune dictated.
A passion for early british history, reflecting her celtic ancestry, is evident in her choice of settings. Youve only scratched the surface of mcmillan family history. This buckled crest is the insignia used by members of clan macmillan miseris succurrere disco i learn to help those in need rootsweb the internets oldest and largest free genealogical community. The clan macmillan has its roots in an ancient royal house and from the orders of the celtic church. Macmillan clan book i learn to succour the distressed is the motto of the macmillansmacmillans, and this is particularly apt in view of the ecclesiastical origin of their name, with the gaelic form macmhaollein, meaning son of the bald or tonsured one as in a priest. The clan macmillan society was founded in 1983 and aims to foster kinship between members of the macmillan clan and the various septs. With the evermultiplying amount of genealogical data available online, and the increasing time spent by graeme in north america, its now possible to help many descendants of scots trace their ancestors in the united states and canada in some cases though by no means all back to their immigrant ancestor, whose identity is required to. Discover the meaning of the mcmillan name on ancestry. Here, we reveal ten important facts every aspiring member. Photographs of clan events and clanspeople from around the world since 1951 and one or two video tapes of clan gatherings. Macmillan was the last cargill macmillan family member to run cargill, which is now the largest private company in the u. The patriarch of the cargillmacmillan clan, macmillan spent 44 years at his familys midwestern grain trader. Sep 22, 2011 the secretive cargill family still owns 88% of the company, but the wealth has passed down through three and four generations now. For the macmillans go to page 11 the palm sunday massacre in 1429, at lochaber, involved a cameron versus mackintosh battle.
Ten fascinating facts about the clan macmillan scottish field. See more ideas about scottish clans, celtic and royal house. Macmillan clan crest, motto, family history, clan macmillan. Macmillan dictionary cnet download free software, apps. Dave mcmillan racing driver born 1944, new zealand former racing driver. As a columban priest, his head would have been shaved over the front of his head, rather than in the more usual. It was alexander macmillan from arran who established the publishing firm of macmillan. The origin of the name derives from the origin of the scottish clan macmillan. For genealogy within the most recent fifteen generations, str markers help define paternal lineages. Much more information regarding clan macmillan and its history is available to members of clan macmillan international and some clan branchs. The clan macmillan international centre is the product of contributions of funding and efforts of macmillans from around the world. The clan motto thereon is miseris succurrere disco, meaning in english i learn to care for the unfortunate. Sep 18, 2008 we got a photo shoot of our whole family done this summer.
For those readers who are not part of your clan, is there a favourite piece of clan history or information that you find interesting or that may not be general knowledge. The sevenwaters trilogy juliet marillier macmillan. The last cargill family member to run the giant agribusiness. Reaching out to our audience to determine where descendants of spencer 1806 passengers settled connected me to margaret bell, president of clan macmillan of pei and joyce kennedy, described as the keeper of all things genealogical. Family crest rings macmillan ring family crest rings for. There are a number of family names that belong to the clan and they include macmillan, macmillan, mcmillan, mcmullan, mcmullen, mcmullin, millen. Clan macmillan international, the official website of clan. Clan macmillan crest the crest badge which can be worn by any clan macmillan member is formally described as a two handed sword proper. The macmillan family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Macmillan, macmillen, macmillan, mcmillen or mcmillan are variants of a scottish surname.
Macmillan dictionary free english dictionary and thesaurus. If you are not already a member, see how to join and access these and more benefits. There are more billionaires in the cargillmacmillan clan 14 of them than in any other family in the world, by forbes reckoning. The gaelic forms of the name are mac mhaolain or mac ghille mhaoil, both of which mean son of the bald or tonsured one. Most of the passengers from the spencer originally settled in wood islands, but the darrachs who came on the spencer settled in the clyde river area.
Macmillan stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. Clan macmillan internationals online genealogy archive, project maol contains details of over 10,000 mmillans spanning the eight centuries of the clan s existence. Clan and family history in the highlands of scotland. The secretive cargill billionaires and their family tree. Early history of the macmillan family this web page shows only a small excerpt of our macmillan research. Scotlands western coastal mountains and the desolate hebrides spawned the line of the mcmillan family. The official clan macmillan international facebook page has been online for exactly a month.
Captain williams greatgrandson, general sir gordon macmillan, was not even aware that he was the clan chief, until he sought to matriculate arms to fly over edinburgh castle. The origins of the clan macmillan and their place in. Harold macmillan, uk prime minister in 19571963 came from this family. Learn about the mcmillion family crest, its origin and history.
Her lifelong interest in myth, legend, folklore and traditional music is a strong influence on both style and theme in her writing. Mar 12, 2020 macmillan was the last cargill macmillan family member to run cargill, which is now the largest private company in the u. The most macmillan families were found in and scotland in 1841and scotland in 1851and scotland in 1861and scotland in 1871and scotland in 1881and scotland in 1891and scotland in 1901. This ring carries the macmillan crest of a warriors hands brandishing a two handed sword and the proud macmillan clan motto, miseris succurrere disco meaning i learn to succour the unfortunate. The lachlan trust is a registered scottish charitable organisation which takes donations to preserve the heritage of clan maclachlan. Kirkpatrick macmillan is generally regarded as the creator of the first bicycle. The traditions and heritage of the macmillan family. Clan macmillan history of settlement in pei clyde river. The clan macmillan society was founded in 1892, its first chief being the rev. Though most of the clans certainly descended from airbertach were associated with the inner hebrides tiree, iona, mull, ulva and colonsay some others. Clan macmillan international historical resources specific. The secretive cargill family still owns 88% of the company, but the wealth has passed down through three and four generations now.
The progenitor of the clan was said to be airbertach, hebridean prince of the old royal house of moray. There are over 250 spellings of macmillan and numerous septs including bell, blue, baxter and millan. Graeme has spent his career researching and disseminating scottish highland history, and writing numerous books. Definitions, meanings, synonyms, pronunciations, games, sound effects, highquality images, idioms and. Scottish clans have fascinating histories, dating back hundreds and hundreds of years. An award winning genealogical resource with searchable databases, free web space, mailing lists, message boards, and more. Jul 09, 2011 our good friend doug macmillan gives a history of the macmillan scottish clan. The clan was originally located in the lochaber area of the scottish highlands during the 12th century. The clan supported robert the bruce during the wars of scottish independence, but later supported the lord of the isles in opposition to the scottish crown. The progenitor of the clan was gille chriosd, one of the six sons of cormac, the bishop of dunkeld. The free online english dictionary from macmillan education.
The name mcmillan was originally a nickname for a bald person. The progenitor of the clan was gillie chriosd, one of the sons of the cormac, the bishop of dunkeld. Another 267 words 19 lines of text covering the years 1775, 1790, 1452, 1454, 1540, 1555, 1670, 1753, 1670, 1745 and 1745 are included under the topic early macmillan history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products. Its exact translation is, son of one who bore the tonsure of st. A macmillan tower, near castle sween is a reminder of their time there. Miseris succerrere disco i learn to succour the unfortunate. This smooth sided mans family crest ring is made with identical detail to the large clan macmillan wall crest.
Clan macmillan symbols knapdale, argyll, its history and. In 1840 there was 1 macmillan family living in alabama. After the defeat of prince charles edward stuart and his highland followers, various acts of parliament were passed, the aim of which was to disarm the highlanders and to destroy the clan spirit by prohibiting the wearing of traditional highland dress. Greeley, one of americas most popular and trusted storytellers, has long charmed readers with his continuing chronicles of the crazy omalleys, an irrepressible and resilient irish american family caught up in the rush of modern american history. The surname in gaelic means son of the bald one, and malcolm mor macmillan appears in knapdale with a charter from the lord of the isles in 60. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows. The clan macmillan paperback november 25, 2009 by hugh macmillan author 4. The name mcmillion is an ageold dalriadanscottish nickname for a bald person. Since douglas macmillan founded our charity in 1911, we have grown to be the uks leading source of cancer support, helping more and more people living with cancer, all with your help. An alternate mac ghillemhaoil is used by the lochaber branch of the clan and translates, son of the tonsured servant. Ydna str markers change mutate often enough that most men who share the same str results also share a recent paternal lineage. All tours will be accompanied by highland historian graeme mackenzie, ma providing indepth insight into that clan s lands, sites and history. Shop for the perfect clan macmillan gift from our wide selection of designs, or create your own personalized gifts. Both continue to be at the forefront of groundbreaking research in their fields and are key parts of macmillan even today.
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