Fellow Kincaids, Kinsfolk, Friends, looking forward to having time to meet and get to know as many Kincaid Kin as possible. I remember my I was in last month for an Grandmother telling me at length about the first Games Executive meeting of the Standing she came to in Virginia and how much she enjoyed the Council of Scottish Chiefs. I always whole experience. find it a joy to step off the train at Ed- Here we are almost at the beginning of Advent again. inburgh Waverley station and start up I love Advent and the lead up to Christmas. At this the steps out onto the street! I look forward to our time of year, when most of us are mixing up Christmas meetings which are always interesting and varied. I Cakes, my Grandmother used to make ‘Black Bun’ and have been reading recently a bit about the history of always made one to give to the Vicar for Christmas. I the Council and found in an old book that: must confess I have never made one, usually opting for “The Council was founded in the reign of King a traditional Christmas cake with the fruit first soaked George VI by the Lord High Constable of in Whisky overnight. on the advice of the late and great Lord Lyon Innes I have just been sourcing glittery Advent Calendars of Learney to deal with the problems arising both for the children with beautiful pictures and bible verses from the growing bureaucracy of the Crown and behind each door (harder to find than I always think it from the increase in world-wide Clan Societies, is going to be these days). Then the fun of the Christ- among other matters.” mas shopping begins! However it is also such a I have had a wonderful time reading about the dif- thought-provoking time, especially now with the refu- ferent categories of Chiefs and about some of the gee crisis in Europe. Thousands of people are fleeing privileges and responsibilities that came with the from their homelands every week, often with nothing, Chiefship amongst other things. I have so enjoyed in search of safety. I heard recently that an average of my foray into the subject that I am resolved to write 42.5 thousand people move home every day to be safe an article for the next Defender with a little more and that at the end of December 2014 there were 59.5 information which I hope will be both informative million displaced persons in the world, I imagine the and will include some fascinating historical number will be higher again at the end of this year... knowledge! Then we remember that Jesus wasn’t just the baby in On a current rather than historical matter, and the picturesque hay filled manger on the front of bringing things a little closer to home, Angus has Christmas cards but became a displaced person himself been cast this term in one of the lead roles in a new in the early part of his life. It is difficult to know how musical adaptation of Great Expectations. He will to respond in the face of such overwhelming upheaval be playing the part of Abel Magwitch for those who in the world as we know it, and I am thankful for the are familiar with the Charles Dickens Classic. It is blessings of family - both close and extended - which is running over a week at school at the end of Novem- such an anchor in our lives, and thankful too for Em- ber and then next summer, all being well, the plan is manuel; God with us, God who understands the chal- for it to be running for a week during the Edinburgh lenges of our humanity this Christmas time and Festival 2016. Details of the venue and dates can be throughout our lives. provided nearer the time if anyone is travelling With warmest wishes for a Happy and peaceful through Edinburgh during the Edinburgh Fringe Christmas full of love and joy. next summer (August 2016) and interested in going Arabella along! I am hugely looking forward to the Kincaid Clan

Gathering that Patrick Kincaid and James Brisbin are organising in Colorado next September, espe- An Annual General Meeting of Association Interna- cially since this will be my first Scottish Festival in tional will be held electronically starting February 15, 2016. The agenda will include the minutes of our February, 2015 meeting, America. I have heard such wonderful stories of the the Treasurers’ report, and announcements from members of the big festivals and always enjoy James’s reports after Board of Officers. Requests for additional item of discussion his visits to the various Games and I am particularly should emailed to President Kincaid at [email protected].

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in 2015 were deemed successful and uable in promoting our Clan and rewarding, which resulted in some its history throughout North instances in gaining new members America. Our commissioners, As this year as well as creating further aware- under the direction of our Chief comes to a close ness and interest in Clan Kincaid Commissioner, Suzanne Hakeos, and we look back Association International. are greatly appreciated for their in reflection we This year we also learned that our efforts and dedication in Clan realize that 2015 Chief, Madam Arabella Kincaid of Kincaid promotion and presence has been another Kincaid, has graciously agreed to among fellow Scots. outstanding year for Clan Kincaid. attend the Estes Park Games to be James Brisbin, the Energizer In August at the Livonia, Michi- held in Colorado in September of Bunny of Clan Kincaid aka Past gan Games Clan Kincaid was 2016. What a wonderful opportunity President, is present at many of named the Honored Clan. for Clan Kincaid members to per- the Scottish The official Games program fea- sonally meet our most esteemed and throughout the U.S. and Canada. tured a full-page article on the his- gracious Chief. May I encourage His camaraderie and jocular tory of Clan Kincaid accompanied you to plan to attend this Clan Kin- manner is known throughout the by our clan crest. Clan Kincaid led caid Gathering 2016 in Estes Park, various clan communities and the Parade of Clans as befitted the CO. Madam Arabella’s dedication many ask about him each year. honor bestowed as Honored Clan and support is a blessing to our or- He is known at the Games as and so noted at the Grandstand. ganization, for which we are most “that Big Kincaid with lots of In addition, Barbara Kincaid, MI grateful. stories”. He can draw a crowd of Commissioner, sponsored our Clan I want to thank James Brisbin and old and young alike and a sea of Kincaid tent on Clan Row and won Patrick Kincaid for their diligent Scots from the many clans repre- the Livonia Games Nesbitt Award and outstanding work in planning sented at the Games, all eager to for Best Tent. A trophy was award- and collating this auspicious and share a story or a “wee dram” ed and the name of Clan Kincaid is important upcoming event, which with James. James’s knowledge etched in brass on the trophy as has a past history of 70,000 in at- is invaluable as a mentor, advisor 2015 winners. tendance. and historian. He is a valued It is unusual for a Clan to be We are fortunate to have members member of Clan Kincaid and our awarded both Honored Clan and who are dedicated to making Clan deepest thanks is extended to him also win the Best Tent award in the Kincaid an outstanding clan. Our for his many contributions. same year. The St. Andrews Socie- volunteers include, but not limited Be sure to visit our very in- ty of Detroit presented me with a to, an outstanding web site under formative Facebook page, updat- medallion on a lanyard stating that, the direction of our Webmasters, ed by our Facebook administra- as President of Clan Kincaid, I was Grant and Marian Kinkead; a very tor, Robert T. Kincaid III, where the Honored Guest of the St. An- thorough and informative newsletter one picture speaks a thousand drews Society Highland Games run by its diligent editor and Com- words. 2015. I wore the medallion proudly munications Director, Robert T. Each member is valuable to our during the entire Games. Plaques Kincaid, Jr.; an efficient and consci- organization. Your support were also given in recognition of entious Wee Shopper manager, Rick through membership keeps our these presentations. Kincaid, “minding the store” in a Clan vibrant and ongoing. I We were told there were 10,000 in superb manner; and a membership would like to encourage our attendance at the St. Andrews Soci- department with a dedicated manag- members to become involved in ety Detroit Games. er, Stephen Kincaid, providing us our organization and share their Clan Kincaid was also the Hon- with a state of the art operation. talents, which further enhance ored Clan at the Indiana Games, If you look within our publication, Clan Kincaid. Volunteer to be a held in September in Columbus IN. The Defender, under “Your Clan part of our mighty Clan Kincaid. Our thanks to member Joe Kincaid Team” you will see all the names of Your efforts will be warmly wel- of Illinois for stepping up to repre- every person who deserves our comed and greatly appreciated. sent Clan Kincaid at the Indiana thanks and gratitude for their volun- We have many great guides and Games 2015. teer and professional efforts proudly mentors to help in every area. As reports from our state commis- supporting Clan Kincaid. I extend sioners indicate, our Scottish my personal thanks to you all. In kinship, Games held around North America Clan Kincaid tents at many of the David R. Kincaid Scottish Highland Games are inval-

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Ballot Procedures

Ballots provided the Clan Membership. Ballots In keeping with of the Clan Constitution (Section with Letters of Intent and voting instructions 402, Elections) the membership of Clan Kincaid are will be provided to the Clan Membership in the hereby notified that an election for the Clan Kincaid June 2016 Defender. Board of Officers will be held in June 2016. Newly elected Board members will take their positions 1 Completed Ballots. Completed Ballots must be January 2017. Following provides the process for arrive the designated individual no later than 1 this election. September 2016 however, ballots arriving be- tween 1 and 15 September bearing a 1 Septem- Election Specifics. ber 2016 post mark will be counted. Any ballot arriving after 15 September will NOT be count- Board of Officers to be elected. ed.

President (Incumbent David Kincaid) New Board Member Announcement. The Membership Secretary (Incumbent Steve Kin- Clan Kincaid President will announce the new caid) Clan Kincaid Board of Officers in the Decem- Secretary (Incumbent Linda Hoskins) Treasurer (Incumbent Paul Wood) If you desire a copy of the Clan Kincaid Member- Communications Director (Incumbent Robert T. ship List, please contact the President at presi- Kincaid, Jr.) [email protected] Chief Commissioner (Incumbent: Susan Hake- os)

Term of Office. Newly elected officers will serve a term of four years beginning 1 January 2017. Note: The term of four years changing to three years is under review of the Board of Officers at this time).

Eligible to vote. Any Clan Member in good stand- ing on 1 January 2016 will be eligible to vote. The Membership Secretary will identify those Clan members eligible to vote in the election.

Application Procedures.

Letter of Intent. Potential candidates must submit a letter of intent for a specific position. The Letter of Intent shall include a personal biography and statement of their goals if elected. Letters of intent shall be limited to 500 words and shall be Merry Christmas and a Happy deemed to be public domain and authorized for pub- lication in the newsletter and on the website. New Year

Letter of Intent Due Date. Clan members must submit their Letter of Intent to the Secretary of the NEWS FLASH. CLAN KINCAID IS NOW A 501(c)(3) Association no later than 1 May 2016. Letters arriv- NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. ing later than 11:59PM, 1 May 2016 will not be ac- . cepted.

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ed in the Register of the Great Seal, the earliest being Symon Reed in 1367. No Kincaid is men- tioned in the Register as holding the office except THE CAPTURE OF EDINBURGH in the birth-brieve which you quote, and birth- CASTLE brieves are well known to be unreliable on histori-

th cal facts anterior to their own date.” On the 14 of March 1313, “Randolph, As Olivia wrote: “It is discouraging to have a lovely Earl of Moray took by assault the Castle tradition blasted.” of Edinburgh which had been in the possession of the But Ferguson’s discouraging letter is not the end of English since 1296. This celebrated fortress, which the matter. There are references in The Accounts of before the invention of artillery, was deemed impreg- the Lord High Treasurer of Scotland to two Kincaids nable … but, among Moray’s soldiers was one named who were Constables of – Thomas Francis whose father had been keeper of the fortress. in 1511 and again in 1513, and his son David Kincaid This man, strong, active, prudent and skilful, was well of Coates House in 1543. It is the latter who is the acquainted with the castle rock, which he had often first in the list of Constables of Edinburgh Castle in scaled in his youth while engaged in a love affair in Memorials of the Castle of Edinburgh by James the city. The earl selected thirty men and during a very Grant. dark night they proceeded to scale the rock … They This list goes no further back than 1542 so, in addi- fixed their ladder and Francis, their guide, ascended tion to Thomas, there may well have been Kincaid first, after him came Sir Andrew Gray and Randolph Constables before this. If so, why is there no record? himself was third, followed by the rest of the party. A The simple answer is that records in Scotland are desperate combat ensued. Taken by surprise and not scarce before the middle of the 15th Century and rec- knowing, in the darkness, the number of their oppo- ords of Kincaids between 1280 and 1447 almost non- nents, many of the garrison fled over the walls. Not existent. These were times of turmoil, internal strife one of Randolph’s party appeared to have been killed.” and wars with England. Most Kincaids will know this family legend which David Kincaid is recorded as Constable in 1542 and (much abridged above) is told in William Anderson’s 1543, but the next is not listed until 1560. However, The Scottish Nation. This description is, in essence, David died in 1555, so either records are incomplete likely to be true but, despite the assertions of various or there was an interval when no Constable was ap- family researchers, there is no hard evidence that the pointed. guide Francis, or anyone else in the storming party, There is an intriguing letter from William Grey to was a Kincaid. So what evidence exists? Lord Somerset dated November 1547. Henry VIII had The birth-brieve of Andrew Monteith in 1646 testi- died in the January of that year and a young boy, Ed- fied: ward VI, was his successor with Edward Seymour, Lord Somerset, as Protector. England then was weak “… that he is sprung from … the ancient family and threatened by the French king who had “one foot of the Barons of Kinked … which family, on ac- in Calais and the other in Scotland”. William Grey count of the brave deed in saving the castle of held the castle of Norham which commanded a vital Edinburgh from the hands of the English under ford over the River Tweed, the border between Eng- the armies of Edward I [actually Edward II], de- land and Scotland. In November of that year, the first servedly became constable of the same castle, the year of the boy king’s reign, Grey wrote to Somerset: honour of which remained in the same family up to the memory of our grandfathers … and has to “A Scotsman Patrick Kinkayde came this day to me this date been preserved by the public granting of showing great displeasure to the Governor and the a ‘heraldic castle’ as an addition to their family Captain of Edinburgh, for expelling his master cap- coat of arms …” tain of the castle in the late King of Scotland’s time [James V] and his own kinsman then constable un- However, in the 1960s I was in contact with Olivia der him, from their offices … In revenge he offers to Brisbin, who did so much excellent research into Kin- deliver the castle, captain etc by means of the porter caid family history. She wrote that she had had a letter his familiar and fellow under the old captain, who is from Sir James Ferguson, Keeper of the Records of ready on notice, to open the gates to any band of Scotland, which said: Englishman he brings. He asks for reward 1000 crowns.” “The office of Captain or Constable of the Castle was not heritable. Several holders of it are record-

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The Capture of Edinburg Castle (Continued) A Law Review by the Clan Legal Advisor Robert T. Kincaid III ( The letter gives details of the suggested plan but ends with the plaintive sentence: “I am often doubtful in my proceedings for your grace does not answer my Hurley v. Kincaid letters.” Perhaps this is not surprising because Somerset 285 U.S. 95 (1932) as Protector would have had many problems to deal Argued: Jan 4 and 5, 1932. with, not least his own position, which had little foun- Decided: Feb 23, 1932. dation in law or precedent. There were plenty of rivals for his position. As has been oft discussed in the pages of The De- So who was this Kincaid kinsman who had been ex- fender, Kincaids have always made an impression and pelled from the post of Constable? We know that left their mark on the histories of their respective com- Thomas Kincaid is recorded as Constable in 1511 and munities. As with any family, not all such impressions 1513, the year that James V of Scotland ascended the and marks are good, but for the Clan Kincaid, most of Scottish throne. We also know that his son David Kin- our family’s characters appear to have been for the caid was Constable in 1542, the year in which James V better. This article will review a seemingly ordinary died. Was it one of these? Very possibly. But Thomas event in the Kincaid family history that ended up reaf- died around 1530, which seems a little too anterior to firming some old takings law doctrine within the Unit- spark Patrick Kinkayde’s visit to Grey for revenge. A ed States legal system. more likely candidate is David Kincaid who was Con- In the late 1920s, the federal government wanted to stable in 1542, which is only just “in the late King of implement the “Mississippi River & Tributaries Scotland’s time” as James V died that year. Or was (MR&T) project,” which was authorized by Congress there another unrecorded Kincaid who was Constable in the 1928 Flood Control Act. This Act followed a between these two? Perhaps. massive 1927 flood, which had “demonstrated that the So, what hard evidence do we have to back up the confined channel along the Mississippi River did not Kincaid legend? We know that several Kincaids were have the capacity to pass great floods without consid- Constables of Edinburgh Castle. We also know that erable increase in the height of the levee system…” Kincaid coats of arms bear a castle from the earliest which “…contained five floodways that were intended records in 1506 and 1521. That is all. However, we can to safely divert excess floodwaters past critical reaches conjecture that, if the 1646 birth-breve is accurate in its in the levee system…” The resulting federal program assertion that two major honours were bestowed on a provided a “comprehensive and unified system of pub- Kincaid for “courageous work in the Castle of Edin- lic works…” which “…would provide enhanced pro- burgh during that assault”, then it must have been for tection from floods while maintaining a mutually com- something rather more than just being a member of the patible and efficient Mississippi River channel for nav- assault party – maybe for guiding the party to the top. igation.” A 2007 Army Corps of Engineers info paper So was William Francis a Kincaid? If he was, why did describes the Boeuf Floodway as one of “…five flood- he not use the name Kincaid? A possible explanation is ways [comprising the Mississippi River & Tributaries that surnames as we know them today were not in wide- Project]” which “…were the Birds Point-New Madrid spread use at that time. floodway in southeast Missouri, the Boeuf floodway There is one other point that might support the family through the Boeuf basin in southeast Arkansas and legend – the relatively short space of time between the northeast Louisiana, the East and West Atchafalaya assault and Kincaid records. From 1313 to the first cer- floodways paralleling the Atchafalaya River, and the tain record of a castle on a Kincaid armorial bearing in Bonnet Carré floodway located 30 miles upriver from 1506 is less than 200 years, so a young man in 1506 New Orleans. might have heard his grandfather in, say, 1450 talk The federal government was statutorily obligated to about the assault which he had heard from his grandfa- compensate landowners within the floodways whose ther in, say, 1380. Such a family story would then have property rights were injured by “…additional destruc- been as recent as the Second World War is to us today. tive floodwaters that will pass by reason of diversion” Nevertheless, our family legend must remain just that from the Mississippi River, per Section 4 of the 1928 – a legend, but with a little more solidity than the letter Flood Control Act.” This statutory right is a different from Sir James Ferguson to Olivia Brisbin suggested. right than the right to just compensation afforded a property owner whose private property is “taken” by the federal government for a public purpose under the Bill Kincaid th November 2015 5 Amendment.

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decision affected at least one other floodway, and so was a major setback for the federal government’s In what later became known as the “Floodway Bat- flood protection plans. The federal government had tle,” R. Foster Kincaid and numerous other landowners no choice but to appeal and so the case eventually stood to suffer from future floodwater diversion ended up at the U.S. Supreme Court. through their lands once the MR&T project was com- Justice Louis Brandeis wrote the majority opinion pleted. The gist of the Supreme Court case, Hurley v. for the Court, describing the issue as follows: Kincaid, is simply that Kincaid owned 160 acres of “[Kincaid] alleges that the project will expose his farmland in Boeuf basin, also called the Boeuf Flood- property to additional destructive floods, and thus way, one of the five major floodways formed by the subject it to a new servitude; that the mere "setting 1928 MR&T project. Kincaid’s farmland was about apart [of] this property as a flood way and diversion 125 miles away from the actual point of floodwater channel and . . . advertising for and receiving bids diversion. Through about “…a dozen senators and for . . . construction of the guide levees" casts a cloud congressman from lower Mississippi Valley…,”the upon his title; and that the government is proposing landowners sought to stop the MR&T project until the to commence the work without having instituted con- issue of compensation could be resolved. Kincaid demnation proceedings. He charges that the acts of commenced suit in the “…Federal District Court of the defendants in advertising for bids for the con- Western Louisiana seeking to halt the awarding of struction of the guide levees, to be followed by the contracts for the construction of containment levees letting of contracts, without having taken proceedings within the floodway.” In December 1929, the Federal to condemn his land, will mean the taking by the District Court ruled for Kincaid, finding that “…the United States Government of complainant's lands and creation of the Boeuf floodway would subject Kin- properties without due process of law and without caid's land to additional destructive flood waters; that just compensation." the Act required the government to condemn, or other- Robert T. Kincaid III wise to acquire flowage rights over, the property be- Attorney At Law fore proceeding with the flood control project in the Boeuf basin, and that, by starting work before acquir- Editors Note: This is part I of the review, Part II, The Judg- ing such rights, the defendants were proceeding in vio- ment, will appear in the March 2016 edition of the Defender. lation of both the Act and the Constitution.” The Fed- eral District Court thus issued “…an injunction re- straining the…commence[ment of] any work on the floodway until it had acquired the land and flowage rights either through purchase or condemnation.” The The 2016 dues letters went out the first week of October. Only those members who will owe dues for 2016 were sent a letter. Pay- ments are due by January 1 2016. If you didn’t receive an invoice but It has been three years since I started this think you should have, please contact me at mem- adventure as the Editor for the Defender [email protected]. and it has been great fun. I look forward to Are you looking for a last minute gift or stocking next year as it should be exciting with the stuffer for the holiday season? What could be easier Clan Gathering and election of Board members. or more meaningful than giving a membership to In this issue, I hope you find the story from the Clan Clan Kincaid International? Applications are on our Shennachie, Bill Kincaid and the legal review of website for both annual and Life memberships, or “Hurley vs. Kincaid” provided by our legal advisor, contact me and I’ll mail you a copy. I still have a Robert T. Kincaid III. I sincerely appreciate the inputs limited number of “suitable for framing” certificates Clan members have provided me and I truly hope that for new Life Members signed by our Clan Chief, many more of you will contribute in 2016. This is the Madam Arabella Kincaid of Kincaid. Make sure Clan Newsletter and it is only as good as the inputs you get yours. received. If you have something you want to share with We have two new annual members this quarter: the Clan membership, send it to me. Annalisa Kincaid of California (1229) and Bonnie In Kinship, Kincaid of Florida (1230) Bob Steve

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will be most appreciated. Visitor Alert: This event draws huge crowds. There is a large variety of accommodations in Estes Park but they do fill up Clan Kincaid Gathering quickly. Some may elect to stay in Boulder or Loveland only September 8 – 11 45 minutes away. Those planning to attend are advised that Long’s Peak Scottish Irish Festival early booking is highly recommended. Estes Park, Colorado James Brisbin Featuring an Official visit by our Clan Chief Madam Arabella Kincaid of Kincaid This is one of the Premier Scottish Events in North Ameri- ca with as many as 70,000 people in attendance. There is so We Colorado Kincaids are looking forward to hosting Mad- ame Arabella and the Clan this year at the Long’s Peak Scot- much to offer with Pipe Bands and Piping Competition, tish-Irish Highland Festival and Kincaid Clan Gathering! Scottish and Irish Dancing, Full Armour Jousting, Re- The Gathering will be held in Estes Park and will be during enactment Communities, Heavy Event Competition, Dog the Festival’s 40th Anniversary! The town goes out of its Trials, Scottish song and storytelling, a Scottish Tattoo and way to support us - the local police even wear . Estes Ceilidh, a huge Parade, scores of Clan Tents and of course a Park is the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park full array of vendors dispensing a multitude of Scottish sou- which has been a treasure of the Park system for over a centu- venirs and food. All this in the beautiful setting of the Gate- ry. The scenery is spectacular, the air fresh and at night you way to Rocky Mountain National Park. You can see details can see a sky full of stars! The town itself is not very big but at: http://www.scotfest.com/ there are hotels, motels and lodges as well as campsites and Clan Kincaid will be a Featured Clan and will have a huge other accommodations. Be sure to make your reservations Clan Tent awaiting your visit. It will be your home place early. It is also home to herds of majestic Elk who have calm- during the entire festival. Madam Arabella is most eager to ly settled in and go anywhere they want. For you Stephen meet many of her Clan. Our own “Wee Shopper” will be King fans, the “Overlook Hotel” from the Shining is based on available to provide Kincaid items. A team of knowledgeable the Stanley Hotel, it is a stately, elegant place that looms over people will be available to answer questions about Clan His- the town and is open to visitors. tory, Heraldry, our DNA Project, Clan and Scottish Protocol The Games are one the largest Scottish Festivals and be- and more. You will have a chance to meet many of the leader- tween 70,000 and 80,000 people attend. The Events field is ship team and discuss the future of our Clan Association at just outside town and is huge, well laid out with ample room an informal Annual General Meeting. and ammenties for all. You have never seen so many redheads The Clan Kincaid Association International will host a in one place! There are numerous vendor booths displaying all kinds of goods from goblets, kilts and swords to haggis, scones Gala Formal Banquet honouring our Clan Chief on Saturday th and shortbread; events include tossing the caber, jousting, September 10 . There are a limited number of tickets availa- dancing, Celtic music all day, lots of other Clans to visit and ble for this dinner party so you will want to book early to the occasional wandering Druid and bagpiper. This is in ad- ensure your place. The cost of the Dinner Ticket is $75.00. As dition to the special events slated: The Tattoo each evening, a special incentive, Colorado Commissioner, Patrick Kincaid, the Parade Saturday Morning, the Kincaid Gala Dinner Sat- has donated two return airfares on Southwest Airlines. A urday night and the Kirking of the on Sunday. http:// draw for these tickets will be held June 1, 2016 from among www.scotfest.com/ those who have reserved for the dinner. Draws for additional The Games/Festival go on for 3 days (Friday, Saturday and prizes will take place at the Gala. You can book your place Sunday 9 - 5) but we encourage you to take some time to ex- at the Galaby sending your check/money order payable to plore Rocky Mountain National Park too. There are many Clan Kincaid Association International and note it for Gala hiking trails, and drives you can do to take in the amazing Reservations to Patrick Kincaid, 1280 Humbolt Street , scenery and learn a little Colorado History too. There is also apartment 5, Denver CO 80218. an excellent Visitor’s Center which is a great resource. Your Association has committed to assisting in this special http://www.visitestespark.com/ visit by our Chief. If you would like to assist in this effort, My personal experience of staffing our Clan table has been you are invited to make a donation of whatever you feel ap- richly rewarding! It is fun to stamp the souvenir books for propriate. Please send your cheque/money order made payable the children who collect Clan Stamps – candy is involved - to Clan Kincaid Association International and note that it is I’ve met other Clans, signed up Kincaids to our membership for Support of Chief’s Visit. Please send your donation to our and genuinely had a great time. and work out a convenient time for you. Treasurer: Paul Wood – 816 Covington Avenue, Bowling

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and Good Fortune and Health to all. "Scottish folklore chant" said to be "carved on a Memorial marking one of Scotland's best known drovers' trails". Re- Please, come to our Gathering! You trieved from http://www.rampantscotland.com/know/ will be glad you did and have happy blknow_toasts.htm. memories to savor for a lifetime! Suzanne If any of you want to get in on this we would be happy to add you to our roster of volun- teers and work out a convenient time for you. The Kincaids were the honored clan at the Indianapolis Highland Games and Festival held on Oct. 10, 2015. The Clan Kincaid tent In Kinship, was hosted by lifetime member Joseph P. Kincaid and co-hosted by Patrick D. Kincaid his siblings. Clan Kincaid Colorado Commissioner Our tent staged a variety of heritage objects. Visitors enjoyed Kincaid hospitality in the form of fine Scottish whiskeys, toffees, and a gourmet spread of goods from Scotland. Framed photos of Madam Arabella Kincaid of Kincaid, the Kincaid House Hotel, and the Kincaid lands were of interest to visitors as well as a clan map and many items adorned with our tartan. A large “flat” ancient Kin- Receipts for the quarter starting August caid in full regalia was propped up outside the tent- a real standout 16th and ending November 15th were admired by many! $1,875.31. Expenses for the quarter were The clan tents were situated along the sidelines of the games al- $1,578.62. The largest expense was the lowing for a great view of the competition. One athletic family printing and shipping of the quarterly member was inspired by the games and he vowed to pursue training newsletter at a total cost of $932.77. Re- to become a heavy games competitor. imbursements for shipping costs were One of the highlights for our family from Illinois was meeting our $310.82. And there was also $15.00 in Midwestern kin from Indiana and Ohio. These Kincaid visitors bank fees. This leaves a balance of $5,732.67 as of Novem- were happy to see the clan represented at this event. They learned ber 15th. Receipts were strong as everyone renewed mem- more about their Scottish heritage and shared stories of their ances- bership for the new year. The Life Fund Account had tors’ passage to America. receipts of $250.00 and we transferred $2,500.00 into the At the closing of the games, the Kincaids led the parade and shout- Life Account rather than keeping the Life and General Fund ed, “Aye, Kincaid!” as the procession of clans began across the in the same account. This leaves a balance of 2,750.13 in the field. It was a moment filled with gratitude for the lives of our fore- Life Account. bears, allowing us to be present at this time. The Clan Kincaid ban- ner was held by the sons (Sean and Bobby) of Robert E. Kincaid of Waukegan, Illinois with other Kincaid family members, relatives, and friends following along. The group included lifetime member Joe Kincaid of Naperville, Illinois; his older brother Robert (Bob) Kincaid; his sisters Mary Ann Sullivan of Glenview, Illinois; Teresa Happy Holidays! Corcoran of Wilmette, Illinois (with daughter Tara and son-in-law I wanted to wish you and yours an amazing Adam Smiley); and Meg Kincaid of Evanston, Illinois. The flat holiday season! I wanted to also thank our ancient Kincaid was carried along for the parade. With our banner wonderful Chief Madam Arabella, our Board held and our ancient one with us, we felt blessed to represent the members and our Commissioners for all of their hard work clan. in 2015. I am truly proud to be a part of an amazing Clan. While there seemed to be a consen- I wish you all a wonderful 2016. May your year be sus (at least among Kincaids) that we blessed! staged the best-looking and most Great Good Luck to the House. hospitable tent, it was our responsi- Good Luck to the Family. bility to select the prize-winning one Good Luck to every rafter in it, and to speak before the clans at the and to every Worldly Thing in it. closing ceremony. It was a great Good Luck to the Horses and Cattle way to connect with the other clans Good Luck to the Sheep in attendance. Good Luck to Everything It was a fun day for the Kincaids and Good Luck to all your Means. and we are looking forward to our Good Luck to the Good-Wife next clan event. Good Luck to the children In Kinship, God Luck to every Friend Joseph P. Kincaid /Meg Kincaid Kincaid Men at Indi Games

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would get a Life Membership this Kincaid Davidson had arrived to time. Not having his check book assist me in hosting for the day. It with him he took an application and was a most welcome relief for I I left Exeter, Ontario on Thursday said he would forward it to Steve could now venture out on my own morning and drove to the home of forthwith. I discussed the possibility (as could Shirley) to enjoy some Suzanne and Mike Hakeos in Swan- of his becoming the Commissioner of the games activities. Out tent ton, Ohio to pick up additional bro- for the State of Tennessee if he backed onto the athletic field so chures and a banner for Barbara could share the responsibility with we could watch some of the heavy Kincaid to use at the Alma, Michi- Shirley Kincaid Davidson . He indi- events from the comfort of the gan Scottish Festival this coming cated his willingness and would be tent. I had long conversations weekend. I then drove to Batavia, most agreeable to getting together with Clans McKinnon, Ramsay, Ohio in time to be greeted by Bev- with Shirley to discuss the future. Munro and McLeod sharing expe- erley Kincaid and Chris Smith who He was disappointed in not being riences in Scotland and working provided me with a wonderful able to meet Shirley. with our various Clan Associa- meal, great conversation and a com- After Hugh departed for the drive tions. The Ramsay DNA project fy bed for the night. Beverley and home, Steve Kincaid of Maryville was particularly impressive. I dis- Chris are moving to Florida and I arrived with his wafe Amanda and cussed the prospect of Shirley suggested the possibility of Bever- new son Sawyer. After learning becoming a co-commissioner for ley becoming the Commissioner for more about the Association he de- Tennessee and she agreed to pur- Florida. She indicated that she cided to join and completed an ap- sue the possibility with Hugh. I would give it serious consideration plication and made payment for the shall ask Suzanne to open lines of and agreed to receive the appropri- year. Small world - Steve remem- communication with Shirley and ate literature from Suzanne and to bered meeting me at the Long`s Hugh and provide the appropriate open lines of communication on the Peak Scottish Festival in Estes Park paperwork and guidance. topic. The first of several positives Colorado last year. I will forward One 15 year old gal approached for the trip. the application and payment to and advised that her best friend Departed Friday morning and Membership Director Steve later was a Kincaid. I gave her a pic- drove the remaining distance to today (along with others). Later in ture of the Clansman, a decal, an Maryville, Tennessee in time to the afternoon I was serving an inter- application form and my card. check into a pitiful motel - UCK!!!! ested visitor to the tent a `wee Who knows - maybe another then head to the College and set up dram`` when I was approached by member. We were then ap- my tent and tables saving the Kin- two gentlemen who had obviously proached by Brian Kinkead of caid display material for set up the made several trips through the beer Knoxville. He also took out a next morning (security). I met with tent. They indicated they wanted a membership after learning much several other clan hosts and vendors free `wee dram`and wanted to join about his Scottish and Kincaid and enjoyed the company, jokes Clan Kincaid even though they Heritage. and information about other games were not Kincaids. They willingly We began packing up shortly they attend. This is one of the great gave me $20.00 each and filled out after 3:00. I bid Shirley good-bye joys of hosting a Clan tent - sharing the application form. I spoke to with gratitude and then I drove with others and making new them again later and they assured back to Batavia to the home of friends. me their intentions were true so I Beverley and Chris for the night. Saturday morning early I was on am forwarding their money and In my weekend absence, they had site and set up for what was to be- forms as well. I was also visited by sold their home and are now start- come a very busy day. The weather the Chief of who came ing the process of packing for the forecast was for a high probability to these games from his home in the move in June. Beverley has decid- of rain but we only had one brief (1 Shetland Islands. He sent a lovely ed to sign up another member of minute) shower all day. The crowd greeting to Madam Arabella. her family but we did not com- was large and I was busy all day. Sunday morning dawned with plete the paper work as we got on The Elliot Clan next door was very storms threatening. I set up only a another topic and I forgot to pur- cordial and we shared lots of hu- portion of the tent while keeping the sue the issue. mour and drinks. Just before noon rain drops off valuable `stuff`. The Hugh Kincaid from Kingsport, Ten- rain came and went several times In Kinship, nessee arrived in his Kincaid . during the day and thus the crowds We had a lovely reunion. Hugh's were significantly smaller. After a James Brisbin membership had lapsed and he indi- breakfast of haggis and eggs I re- cated that he would renew but turned to the tent to find Shirley

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a game. They day went by fast and before we knew it the day was over. The drive home was beautiful and Clan Kincaid is ALIVE and well in Tammy and I still had the sound of Oregon! Co-Commissioners Joanne bagpipes in our ears. A few months Kincaid Lloyd and Charlene Kincaid later was the Enumclaw Games. The Johnson, were honored and pleased to biggest game/highland event of the have hosted former International Clan year. I was nervous but so excited at President James Brisbin. the same time. I got there a little late James was a wonderful addition to our in setting up the tent because Tam- Parade this year. He rallied our Family my had some car troubles and traffic to join him in repeating “AAAA… was a pain. That was behind us and KINCAID” three times, as we the morning had started. Fresh cof- marched in front of a huge crowd in the fee in hand and a tent to set up I stands. Our Clan representation in the went with my grandmother (Sherrye Parade of Clans has increased to 16. Dix) and got all set up. The first day Everyone was dressed in their finest was a bit slow and that was nice. I Kincaid and we proudly carried met a couple of new Kincaids. The the Clan Banner. parade of clans was awesome to During the day, several Family mem- walk in because I had my little sister bers came by the Tent and are prepared (Maci Shumate) with me and it was to join us next year in the Parade. The us two making trouble. Our banner Portland Highland Games has strict was made beautifully by my grand- dress rules for Parade attire. Just a mother and aunt. Maci and I walked heads up – WEE SHOPPER stock up! with Kincaid Pride. The rest of the We’ve got some proud people who will All though all the events are done, I day was slow and no one came in want to look their best in all things still feel the excitement of being a com- after 2 pm. but that was okay be- Kincaid!!! missioner and what the future brings. cause our tent neighbor was a lovely We also had many who could not join This year was different, being a new guy from cCan Gordon. The day us this year, but are planning on 2016! commissioner is a bit difficult. Finding slowly dwindled and then ended Joining us also was former Oregon events and gather supplies for tents. I with a beautiful torch ceremony that Commissioner Roger Kincaid. He will say it’s also quite invigorating and my grandmother, sister and I walked proved to be invaluable with his exciting. I loved meeting the people. It’s in. The next day was fast paced and knowledge of protocols and hints. going to be difficult here to get the Kin- full of sun. New Kincaids rolled in For our Tent, every year we add caids in Washington to come back be- and we even had a Lennox. We something new to enhance our dis- cause of the lack of them knowing we drew in people with our huge camp- plays. This is our third year and we are here but I am ready to take on the ing chair we dubbed Clifford since it invested in a purchase of Kincaid Tar- new year with a Kincaid bang! was well, big and red. I walked in tan yardage which became 3 table- This year was great and thrilling. The the parade of clans once more with cloths. Our Tent area looked great. Tacoma highland Games were a thrill. It pride. I even made a new friend James Brisbin brought several books was my first highland game as a com- from a neighboring clan tent. That for the table, large flags for hanging, missioner. With my best friend Tammy weekend went by too fast. I can’t children’s games, and lots of laughter in tow we set off to my grandmother’s wait for next year when I meet new and smiles to many who walked by our house. We got there stayed the night people and see old friends. Tent. He shared his vast knowledge of then set off with our things. The day Scotland and Clan Kincaid with a great began with a cold morning and then Chandler Shumate deal of people. warmed up with some coffee. Tammy Washington State Commissioner We added 3 new Clan members to the and I walked back to our tent and helped roster! A fourth took a sign up for her Clan Macnaughton set up their tent. I father who is a Kincaid. We will follow got to see my favorite Kincaids and -up and make sure they feel welcomed. more. Tammy was wondering if she was We added a former member (from Scottish as well and went to a booth to many years ago), a security guard who figure out what clan and to our surprise was working on the campus, and the she was a Macnaughton! That was fun- third new member has a brother and a ny to hear. The day progressed and I sister that are feeling the pull to be part went and watched my favorite event, the of this special group of Kincaids. So Caber Toss. Tammy was excited to see we’re not done yet!! all the vents since she has never been to Charlene Johnson

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packed up to leave the heavens opened. course of the runners in the Kilted Flood time and everyone and every- Mile competition. There are several Tacoma, Washington Highland Games thing was soaking wet! A case of just classes and of course all are wearing 26-27 June 2015 throwing everything in the back of the kilts. The sun was shining and it was HOT on SUV whether it was packed properly or In addition to all of the band, piping, th Saturday 27 June. Set up the tent and not. James decided we were too wet and drumming, and dancing competitions renewed acquaintances with various cold to cook dinner. After unpacking in every corner of the grounds there members of other attending clans. the wet goodies and changing into dry are a number of heritage groups who Clan Kincaid member Jack Green was clothes, he suggested a nice steak din- have static displays and as well put on the Chief of the Games (a well deserved ner (I did not argue the point). Thank roaming presentations all day. One of honor). Clan Kincaid sponsored medals you James. It was a great visit albeit the the largest is Mary, Queen of Scots, for 4 youth field events (must give en- rain and your two soakings. and her entourage of courtiers, nobles couragement where we can). We missed Sherrye Dix and warriors . Many eras are represent- signing up a new member - he had to Advisory Council ed from blue painted savages through hurry back to the pipe band competition Roman legions , kilted Brave Hearts , before we could sign him up. He said he armored knights, armies with black would see us at the Seattle Scottish High- powder muskets to WW11 soldiers land Games in Enumclaw. and sailors and equipment. There are Mary , Queen of Not a productive day for meeting new/ Scots and her many booths demonstrating the use of potential or Clan members, however, Court and, of course, selling ancient edged Jack did come and rest his weary feet a weapons. couple of times. This year we had a lot of help with the Clan tent. This was a good thing since I was still recovering from shoul-

Chandler Shumate der surgery and a hip bursitis and was Jack Green and unable to do much except talk to folks. Sherrye Dix at the Tacoma Games Presented by the Caledonian Club of Ray Zimmerman came from Monte- San Francisco every year since 1866 rey, CA and spent Saturday and Sun- This was a very special celebration this day greeting visitors to the Clan tent. year and the best bands and athletes in Keith and Elaine Hedlund from Colo- Seattle Scottish Highland Games Asso- the world were here. Many Clan chiefs th rado came and stayed with us. They ciation – Enumclaw, WA venue 24-26 were honored guests as well. The at- set up the tent and displays. They July 2015 tendance was 18,000 on Saturday and stayed in the tent and welcomed folks James Brisbin earlier gave his version 24,000 on Sunday. We had over fifty both days. They also packed up every- of these games. Unfortunately for the friends and clansmen sign our guest thing and returned it to our house. We first time in 4 years, it rained, therefore, book which is double that of any other could not have done it without them. ending our hot weather spell of several previous year. We also welcomed back Both the Hedlund’s and the Zim- months. Friday night is the calling of the the Marine band of Miramar from de- merman’s were on the Scotland tour clans, which is always well attended. It ployment in Afganistan. We always last year and had interesting stories to poured rain later in the evening and the have a marine band as one of our two tell visitors. tent collapsed on James side and he was featured bands. Traditionally it has The show ends each day with 700+ soaked (2am no less). The tent was put been the #3rd. Marine Aircraft Wing pipes and drums from all the compet- up in a hurry and also wrongly unfortu- Band- Miramar (California). ing bands playing Amazing Grace in nately James was the victim. Saturday Several times lately they have been front of the grandstand. It is really was a bit better. It rained lightly off and overseas protecting us and other bands something to see and to hear. Here is on and quite a few people stopped by to such as Twenty-nine Palms (California) a picture of Keith and Elaine Hedlund say hello. James gathered passerby with have filled in for them. This year our visiting Mary, Queen of Scotts. his wonderful wood puzzles. We signed featured Scottish band was the 1st. Bat- Jack Kincaid up three new members (hooray) and talion Pipes and Drums Scots Guards while John Hinkle signed up, his cousin from the same battalion that performs Christopher Kinkead watched the changing –of-the-guard ceremony (unbeknownst to John). Seems it had at Buckingham Palace in London. been 6 years since they had seen one There were 184 tents for Clans and another. Another happy Kincaid Scottish societies but some clans who (Kinkead) reunion. The three new mem- ordered late were not able to get a bers are: John Hinkle, Arielle Rea and space. We ordered ours last year and David Kinkade! Welcome to Clan Kin- were in our usual space, #2. caid Association International. Because the grandstand faces a race Sunday was a bit slower and as we track we are able to see the whole

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Chief of the Clan Kincaid Chief Commissioner Commissioners Steven T. Kincaid (L-74) Arizona 5201 Meadow Ridge Madam Arabella Kincaid of Suzanne Hakeos (1118) Karen Davis (L101) Edina MN 55439 Kincaid (L-01) 305 E. St. Clair St 84 W. Chitwood Trail [email protected] Woodfarm Swanton, Ohio 43558 Star Valley, Arizona 85541 Montana Caynton nr. Newport Chiefcommissioner@ clank- [email protected] Kathi Kincaid (608) Shropshire, TF10 8NF incaid.org Colorado 2118 S Higgins Ave England Patrick Kincaid (L-102) Missoula, MT 59801 [email protected] Advisory Council 1280 Humboldt St, Apt 5 [email protected] Denver, Colorado 80218 Ohio Board of Officers Sherrye Dix (652) [email protected] Michael Kinkaid (989) 14722 122nd Street E District of Columbia 3936 Mulryan Drive President Puyallup Washington 98374 John B. Kincaid, Sr. (L-05) Dublin, Ohio 43016 And 9231 Limestone Place [email protected] David R. Kincaid (73) College Park, Maryland [email protected] 6325 W. Rolston Rd James R. Brisbin (L-91) 20740 Northern California Linden MI 48451 245 Rivers Blvd. districtofcolum- Jack Kincaid (301) [email protected] Exeter, Ontario, CANADA [email protected] 17775 Mayflower Drive N0M 1S1 Illinois Castro Valley, California Immediate Past President pastpresi- To Be Announced 94546 [email protected] Indiana northerncalifor- James R. Brisbin (L-91) Suzanne Hakeos (1118) [email protected] 245 Rivers Blvd. Clan Shennachie 305 E. St. Clair St Ontario Exeter, Ontario Swanton, Ohio 43558 James R. Brisbin (L-91) CANADA N0M 1S1 Brig. Bill Kincaid (L-96) Chiefcommissioner@ 245 Rivers Blvd. pastpresi- 10 Crutchfield Lane clankincaid.org Exeter, Ontario, CANADA [email protected] Walton on Thames Surrey Kentucky N0M 1S1 KT12 2QZ Ann G. Prothro ( L-63) pastpresi- Secretary England 820 Covington St [email protected] ClanS Bowling Green KY 42103 Oregon Linda Hoskins (598) hennachieone@clankincaid. [email protected] Charlene Kincaid Johnson 5141 Midland Drive org And (822) Rand West Virginia 25306 Paul Wood (L-83) 3679 NW Talamore Terrace [email protected] Wee Shopper Manager 816 Covington Av Portland, Oregon 97229 Bowling Green KY 42103 oregon- Treasurer Rick Kincaid (1149) [email protected] [email protected] 500 Browns Lane Maine And Paul Wood (L-83) Louisville KY 40207 Louise Brown (17) Joanne Marie Kincaid 816 Covington Av [email protected] 46 Monarch Drive, Box 70 Lloyd (586) Bowling Green KY 42103 Augusta, Maine 04330 5623 North Burrage Avenue [email protected] Webmasters And Portland, Oregon 97217 Cathy McDaniel (209) oregon- Membership Director Grant and Marion Kinkead 2153 S. 13th Street W. [email protected] (1078) Augusta, Maine USA Southern California Stephen P. Kincaid (L-123) 181 Gold Street 04330 Steve Kincaid (L-22) 2017 Smith Mill Road Clifton Hill, Victoria 3068 [email protected] 3302 Jewel Street Glendale KY 4274 Australia Michigan San Diego, California 92109 member- [email protected] Barbara G. Kincaid (1179) Southern Californian- [email protected] [email protected] 6325 W. Rolston Rd [email protected] Linden MI 48451 Washington Communications Director Facebook Administrator/ [email protected] Chandler Shumate (967) Clan Legal Advisor Minnesota P. O. Box 5 Robert T. Kincaid., Jr. (760) Ronald Kincaid (L-27) Satsop, Washington 98583- 909 W King St Robert T. Kincaid III (1141) 11843 Silverod Street NW [email protected] Martinsburg WV 25401 1098 McCue Dr Coon Rapids, Minnesota West Virginia Communi- Great Falls VA2206 55433 Linda Hoskins (598) [email protected] facebookad- [email protected] 5141 Midland Drive [email protected] And Rand West Virginia 25306

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