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PLANT BADGE CLAN Bracken (Fern) MOTTO Virtutis Gloria Merces DONNACHAIDH (Glory is the Reward of Valor) WAR CRY Garg’n Uair Dhuisgear (Fierce When Raised) SOCIETY PIPE MUSIC Teachd Chlann Donnachaidh SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BRANCH (The Clan Donnachaidh have arrived) CREST BADGE MEMBERSHIP A Dexter hand holding an APPLICATION Imperial Crown, all proper FAMILY AND/OR SEPT NAMES OF CLAN DONNACHAIDH Collier Duncan MacInroy MacWilliam Colyear Duncanson MacInver Reed Connachie Dunnachie MacIver Reid Connochie Hobson MacIvor Robb Conochie Inches MacJames Robbie Cunnison Kynoch MacLagan Roberts Dobbie MacConachie MacLaggan Robertson Dobbin MacConchie MacOnachie Robison Dobie MacConechy MacOnich Robson Dobieson MacConich MacRob Roy Dobinson MacConnichie MacRobb Stark Dobson MacConnochie MacRobbie Tonnoch Donachie MacCullich MacRobert Tonnochy Donaghy MacDonachie MacRoberts …and spelling variations of Donnachie MacGlashan MacRobie many of the above names sidered to be the founder of Scotland. After Duncanson, who captured the murderers of Malcolm’s murder, his grandson, became King King James I in 1437. As a result, the Clan Crest WE ARE CLAN Duncan II, who in turn was murdered by Mac- (see other side) portrays a hand supporting an Beth (of Shakespearean fame). Duncan’s son, Imperial Crown. With the exception of Royalty, DONNACHAIDH! Malcolm, went on to kill MacBeth and became no one else in Europe is permitted to display King Malcolm III Ceann Mor (Canmore.) During an Imperial Crown as a crest. LAN DONNACHAIDH, WHICH MEANS his 37 year reign, the first events now known “the children of Duncan,” emerged from as Highland Games were held to choose the The Clan Donnachaidh Society the union of the Scottish and Pictish best available men to serve as his soldiers. is formed kingdoms. The name comes from the Gaelic word The Society was formed in January, 1893 in “clann” meaning child and “Donnachaidh” (don- The first Chief: Scotland to maintain and renew the family bond na-key) the Gaelic spelling of Duncan. Donnachaidh Reamhair among a clan now scattered across the globe. Our ancestors were know to the Romans The first Chief of the Clan was Duncan or as the Kaledonioi, or Caledonia, one of eleven Donnachaidh Reamhair, or Duncan the Stout The Southern California Branch tribes in the northern Pictish nation. They (stout in battle rather than in belly), a famous Our branch of the Clan was formed by Finis inhabited the area now known as Atholl in fighter and strong supporter of Robert the W. Duncan along with a core group of three Perthshire. They were the only race in Europe Bruce. He commanded a force of 2,000 at the Duncans and two Robertsons in 1973. We are an that was never subdued by Imperial Rome. Battle of Bannockburn, June 24, 1314, along- organization dedicated to bringing together the The Clan descends from King Malcolm II, side the Bruce, against the army of Edward II. descendants of our noble and ancient family and who reigned from 1005 to 1034. He was the preserving our Scottish heritage and culture. We last king in the direct male line to descend Origin of the Name Robertson host a variety of social activities: our Scotsman’s from Kenneth MacAlpine, who united the The name Robertson was adopted to honor Ball, Clan Picnic and Christmas Party, to name a Scots and the Picts in 843 A.D. and is con- the 4th Chief, Robert Riach (the Grizzled) few. Come join us, we are your family. • C MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION CLAN DONNACHAIDH SOCIETY Name: ______________________________________________ Family Name: ________________________________________ Last First Middle See other side for list of recognized names Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street City State Zip Phone: _________________ E-mail: ___________________ Date of Birth: ________ Place of Birth: ________________ Spouse: ____________________________________________ Children: ____________________________________________ Please give age(s) if 18 or under Occupation: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Education: __________________________________________ Military Service: ______________________________________ Family Genealogy: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Special Talents: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Piper, Drummer, Dancer (Highland or Country,) Musician, Athlete, etc. Brief Resumé: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Items of interest to help us know you better ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE ENROLL OUR FAMILY AS FOLLOWS: Descendant Applicant: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Spouse: ____________________________________________ Children: ____________________________________________ Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _______________________________________________ ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: $50.00 This area for Membership Committee only: Includes Initiation Historical Packet. Membership # ___________ Parent Clan # ____________ Spouses and children under eighteen are included in the descendant membership dues. Total Received: $ ________ New Member Packet Sent Membership in the To apply for membership: Clan Donnachaidh Society, Please mail your completed member- Southern California Branch, ship application (above) along with a is open to: check payable to: All those, male or female, bearing the names of Duncan, Robertson, or CLAN DONNACHAIDH SOCIETy– any of the recognized names listed SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BRANCH on the back either through parents, c/o Andi Cranmer grandparents, etc. or marriage. Variations in the spellings of the 5443 Halifax Road names are accepted, as are others who Temple City, CA 91780 claim to be of the Clan. Ladies bearing the name, either by parentage or For more information: marriage, and all lineal descendants Please feel free to visit our website in the female line, whether male or at: www.donnachaidh.org or call female, and husbands of lady members Membership Chairman Andi Cranmer may become members also. at 626/442-4907. Rev. 0210.