No. 94 Clan Macfarlane Society, Inc

A Quarterly Publication of the International Clan Macfarlane Society, Inc.

"For that is the mark of the Scots of all classes: that he stands in an attitude towards the past unthinkable to Englishmen, and remembers and cherishes the memory of his forebears, good or bad; and there burns alive in him a sense of identity with the dead even to the twentieth generation." -Robert Louis Stevenson Winter 2005 -2006 No. 94 Clan MacFarlane Society, Inc. Officers

Michael R. MacFarlane, FSA Scot- Elizabeth Macfarlane" President Director of Genealogy 4916 Laurel Canyon Blvd 37 Mill Road Valley Village, CA 91607 USA Lloyd Harbor, NY 11743 USA (818) 980-2658 (631) 427-6152 presiden [email protected] [email protected]

Brian J.W. Macfarlane- AJLandeck* Executive Vice President Director of Gatherings Bridge Cotrage 5611 Thistle Drive Main Street Prescott, AZ 86305 USA Carnock, Dunfermline (928) 778-5263 Fife, KY12 9JG Scotland [email protected] [email protected] Richard G. Kilby, FSA Scot * Kevin]. McFarlane, CPA, FSA Scot- Director of Membership Treasurer P.O. Box 285 P.O. Box 351205 Muskego, WI 53150 USA Westminster, CO 80035-1205 USA (262) 971-1284 (303) 466-8636 [email protected] Fax: (303) 484-3619 [email protected] Richard Landeck * Librarian ancy Mcl arland-Reeser- 1941 Fox Hollow Dr. East Secretary Auburndale, FL 33823 USA P.O.Box 44 (863) 967-6359 Freeport, Pennsylvania 16229 USA [email protected] 724-295-4333 [email protected] Past Presidents": Ian MacFarlane, 1973-1983 Rev. Christopher MacFarlane-Tuttle * Mary Thomas, 1983-1985 Chaplain John L. Harris, Jr. 1985-1988 P.O.Box 460084 Raymond McFarlin, 1988-1990 Escondido, CA 92046 USA Michael McFarlane, 1990-1995 (760) 580-8697 Richard A. Miller, 1995-1999 (888) 782-8129 [email protected] - Indicates a member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors * Indicates a member of the Board of Kent Macfarlane, FSA SCOt- Directors Director of Heritage 802-1625 West 13th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6J 2G9 Canada (604) 731-0139 [email protected]

MacFarlanes' Lantern 2 No. 94 Table of Contents

President's Message Page 04 Vice President's UK Report Page 05 2006 AGM and World Gathering and Tour -Scotland Page 06 Membership Report Page 11 2005 AGM Minutes _.Page 12 From the Chaplain Page 13 Treasurer's Report Page 14 From the Lands' Down Under Page 16 News and Reports from the Field Page 16 Genealogy and DNA Study Report Page 18 Order of the Claymore Page 25 Battle Standard Appeal Page 29

The Clan MacFarlane Society, Inc., is an educational, secular, society formed to promote the perpetuation of Gaelic-Scottish culture, tradi- tions, customs, literature, and music. It is incorporated as a non-profit organization under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (SOIc3).

MacFarlanes' Lantern is a quarterly publication for study, research and the exchange of information among members of the Clan MacFarlane Society. It is normally published in the second week of March, June, September, and December. No items in this publication may be repro- duced without the express written consent of the Clan MacFarlane Society. Please write to the address below for details or to obtain per- rrussion.

Letters and Contributions may be sent to: MacFarlanes' Lantern Michael R. MacFarlane, FSA Scot, President 4916 Laurel Canyon Blvd Valley Village, CA 91607 USA Email: [email protected]

MacFarlanes'Lantern 3 No. 94 President's Page Michael R. MacFarlane,FSA Scot, President [email protected]

Tha mi an dachas gu robh Nollaig Chridheil agaibh, agus gu'm bith cuideach am Bliadhna Mhath Ur dhuibh, Em bhearrais, shonais agus slainte, (I hope that you had a Merry Christmas and also that the New Year is full of prosperity, happiness and health for you)

My how this year has flown by! Just about 8 months left until our Gathering in Scotland. I am really looking forward to this trip and spending time with our members from around the elobe. The final itinerary and pricing is published in this issue and deposits are due on March 15,2006. Special thanks once again to Laurie '-. McFarland-Jackson for all of her hard work and planning of what promises to be an ourstanding tour.

We are still waiting to hear back from the planning committee from the Loch Lomond National park on the development that our proposed Heritage Centre will be part of. I have been assured that we will have some definite progress just after the new year. We are however progressing nicely on the claim we are making on Island I Vow.Our Solicitor is currently circulating the paperwork that needs to be filed, to all of the Trustees of Clan MacFarlane Heritage Trust, for our signatures so we can proceed with our claim on the island. I arn including some pictures of the recent damage to the castle ruins. We need to do everything we can to regain ownership of this Island to prevent further vandalism. The casde on I VOW was originally builr by our l-ith Chief Andrew, the Hero of the Battle of Langside where he was awarded the Crest and Motto that our clansmen around the world still indentify with to this very day. The vandalism to such important parts of our heritage are an insult to every member of our clan and our ancestors. The Clan MacFarlane Society will do everything in it's power to see that our heritage is given the proper respect that it deserves. Thank you very much to all that have submitted journal entries that have visited the island previously.These will be a great help when making our case that our membership uses the island. If you have visited Island I Vow in the past, please create a journal entry detailing your visit and send it to me at presidenrrs'macfarlane.org.

We are also making good progress with our appeal to raise funding for the preservation work on our Clan's Battle Standard. We have raised over $1,500 to date and we hope to present a check for the full amount to the Museum in Edinburgh in July during the tour. We will be contacting the National Museum of Scodand shortly and are hoping to arrange a private visit to see the Standard in Edinburgh for alJ those on the trip. Please keep the donations coming in for the Battle Standard Project as well as the Heritage Centre Project. Our success is depending on you.

MacFarlanes' Lantern 4 No. 94 Vice President's UK Report Brian J.W Macfarlane, Executive Vice President [email protected]

Just a message to let you know I'm still alive and kicking. In fact Sheena and I have become grandparents for the first time on 9th November when Shaun Aidan Kane was born. He, untorrunareley for him looks just like his Macfarlane grandfather. We can all but hope age changes him, thankfully it certainly worked that way with his mother Claire:) Our youngest daughter Fiona is also expecting on Christmas Eve so hopefully Santa will bring us a granddaughter safe and well too.

My wife Sheena and I attended the Cowal Highland Games and ran the clan tent with our good friends and fellow members Ken and Linda Macfarlane from Lanarkshire, Scodand and Glenn and Nicole Miller from CA, USA on the 27th August. This really helps to show the international flavour of this society. A great time was had by all and a great deal of interest shown, We welcomed 2 new members. My personal thanks to both couples.

I have designed a Silver "Clan MacFarlane" pendant which we have had made with the help of Michael MacFarlane our Pres idem. These are being used as part of the donation package we have put rogerhcr to fund the restoration of the MacFarlane Bau.le SlallJarJ which is in Scotland's National Museum.We need approx £l5,OOOI$25,OOOUS for this very worthwhile cause.

There wouldri'r be a great deal of point in creating a museum if we have nothing to show in it so recendy we as a Society have been acquiring MacFarlane related artifacts which we hope will take pride of place in our future Museum. Any of you who have anything interesting to offer in this regard please get in touch with either Michael or myself As I said in die meantime though we have acquired an Ancient document written in Latin on Vellum in the year 1462 from the Bishop of Glasgow, Andrew di Durisdeer. He had been asked to seek authorisation from Pope Pius II for the Consanguinious marriage (Both party's sharing the same Ancestor) of Gilbert MacAllan and Agnes MacFarlan. At that time only chiefs and their immediate families would have felt the need to go to those lengths rather than merely jumping the broom so to speak. It looks very much as if these two were probably first cousins (This wasn't allowed in Scodand right up until the last Century) and indeed descended from John our Srh Chief. I believe legend has it that Allan MacFarlane a son of a chief resettled in Aberdeenshire and his progeny adhered to the name MacAllan (son of Allan) from him. it would look like to me rhar Gilbert MacAllan would likely be his son.The exciting thing about this is it is probably the earliest documentary Froof that MacAllan is connected to MacFarlane by blood. We will be getting the tul Latin Text translated shortly to see it there is anymore interesting details therein. The condition of this 54.5 year old letter is remarkable. We can all be very proud that this society now owns this ancient Document. Other things we have done recently is to save the World War I Death plaques of trag- ic father and Son Capt/QMR William McFarlane of the Duke of Welling tons regiment and 2nd Lieutenant William Arthur McFarlane of the Cameron Highlanders from being split up and sold separately. This along with the Kings Scroll and the father's superb masonic apron will be a &ood addition to our museum display. We also have the medals of 3 other MacFarlane soldiers from this terrible war.

Macliarlanes' Lantern 5 No. 94 I am building a portfolio on one of the greatest Lightwei~hts/Welterweights in the his- rory of boxing, Boxing Hall of Farner Packey McFarland trom Chicago IL USA, This great boxer went 11 Jears and 93 fights between 1904-15 unbeaten. Only his MacFarlane inherite integrity stopped him from throwing selected fights in order to get a chance at a world tide. This fascinating man only lost one fight in his whole career in a prelim for 16 year olds. He should be In our Hall of Fame roo. I am gathering information too on an American Civil War Lt Colonel R.W McFarland of the Ohio Volunteers. He went on to have a distinguished career as a mathematician and indeed Astronomer. These all serve to show the impact our people have had on the World. If you can think of anyone else whose interesting life would grace our future museum, again drop us a line.

We have some signed art prints by MacFarlanes too. One exciting piece by an A. Macfarlane, depicting the Glasgow University Belfry Steps. It is thought to be from the eighteenth century. It would be great if it rurned out to be Alexander Macfarlane (Glasgow University Student, Astronomer, Plantation owner, and brother of one of our Chiefs)We will attempt ro research it as you never know.

My grateful thanks to society member Jennifer McGowan from Ontario Canada for her invaluable assistance designing the pendant, She also discovered the 1462 letter and is indeed responsible for the subsequent research.

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Scotland Gathering 2006 I~

For rhe 10 day rour, July 15, 2006-July 26,2006, rhe cosr is US$2400* per person. This includes airfare on Continental Airlines from Newark, NJ airport to Edinburgh. It covers all rransport (16 seat coach, ferries, boars, and trains) and guiding services, all accom- modations, all entrance fees, and all meals.

For those that can only join us for the first five days, July 15-July 20,2006, the cosr is US$1650* per person. The deposit is US$1 ,000 per person.

*U.S. Travellers:This price does not include your transportation from your home city to the airporr in New Jersey. Our travel agent, Diana from Travel Stop, has arranged for special deals from rhe major airporrs near you ro get you ro New Jersey with prices ranging from $100-300 per person. If you need to rravel separately from the group, say to leave on a different day, she can make those flight arrangements roo. Changes need ro be made before tickets are issued. She is finishing up a website so that we can get up co date informarion and make our arrangements.Upon registration, we will put you in rouch wirh her.

Travellers outside of North America may contact our travel agent direct for special flight arrangements.

CMSI Members Residing Outside of the UK: You will need a passport to make this trip. US Passport Application forms are available ar mosr US posr offices. It is nor roo soon to take care of rhis! Passports musr be renewed every 10 years. The U.S. Stare Department is rhe official source abour passports. Their website is wwwrravel.state.gov. Ttus websHe Clearlyoutlines [he process, requirements, fees, etc. Canadian Passport Information: www.ppt.gc.ca Australian Passport Information: www.passports.gov.au New Zealand Passport Information: www.passporrs.govt.nz

We will be moving around to different locations, so coming with a "pack light" frame of mind will make your rrip much more enjoyable.

Please read on to discover all that has been planned for you. We hope you'll join us.

MacFarlanes' Lantern 6 No. 94 Scotland 2006 Trip Registration

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MacFarlanes' Lantern 7 No. 94 Itinerary for Clan Macfarlane Gathering July 2006

Week One:

**Day One - 16/7105 - Sunday Group arrives into Scotland via Edinburgh International Airport, and will be met by guides and coaches.

From Edinburgh the group will take the journey up Loch Lomondside to Arrochar. The group will book into the Arrochar Hotel and settle in.

Afternoon visit to local Clan sites, to be arranged by the Clan Society. Any guiding and transport provided by Scottish Routes

Overnight - Arrochar

**Day Two - 17/7/05 - Monday For ease of logistics the group will be split into two or three coaches (at this stage we'll assume two)

Coach One Depart Arrochar at around 9.00am

Head east to Stirling, and the Bannockburn visitor centre, where the guide will explain the background leading up ro the battle and the actual events of the battle in 1314.

From Stirling the tour will continue east to Edinburgh, for lunch (can be booked) and a visit to Edinburgh Castle (2 hours in total). Then we will make the short journey to Rosslyn Chapel for a visit (about 1 hour). From Rosslyn we will make our way back to Arrochar

Estimated rertrr n time - 6.00pm

Coach Two (sees same sites as Coach One, but in opposite order) Depart Arrochar 9.00am

Head from Arrochar straight to Rosslyn - estimated arrival time 11.15am

Visit to Rosslyn Chapel (l hour)

From Rosslyn head to Edinburgh for lunch and visit to Edinburgh Castle (2 hours)

From Edinburgh we will head west to Stirling for a visit to the Bannockburn Battlefield visitor centre.

From Stirling head back to Arrochar

**Day Three - 18/7105 - Tuesday There is no need on this day for two separate itineraries, bur a 15 minute stagger would be advisable.

Depart Arrochar at 9.00am Head over the Rest and be Thankful to the Capital of old Argyll, Inveraray.Here we have the optional visit to Inveraray Castle, seat of His Grace the Duke of Argyll. ChieF of the ITliShry Clan Campbell. The alternative would be to spend some time in the town. 1 hour

From Inveraray the tour continues south along the shore of Loch Fyne to Lochgilphead before heading north into Kilmartin Glen. We will Visit Dunadd Fort (for those who are fit for a short climb) ancient seat of the Celtic kings of Scots, and the standing stones of Kilmartin, taking you back almost 6000 years to the world of the first farmers in Scorland. From Kilmartin we will head north to Oban for lunch and a wander around (1.5 hours)

From Oban we head to Connel (if the tide is out we can look at the Falls of Lora), and east through the mountains of Lorn and Breadalbane to Crianlarich and then sourh to Loch

MacFarlanes' Lantern 8 No. 94 Lomond and Arrochar (with a break at Tyndrum).

**Day Four - 19/7/05 - Wednesday This is a clan-based day, which has been arranged by the Society. Again, Scottish Routes will provide all required guiding and transport. We will take a boat trip to the islands of Inveruglas and I Vow (Ellan Vhow) to see MacFarlane castle ruins built as strongholds at the end of the 16th cenrury. While on I Vow we will hold our 33rd Annual General Membership meeting (AGM). From the islands we will drive up to Loch Sloy, for an inspiring chance ro truly hear our ancestors calling us home ... you won't wanr to miss this.Our ceilidh will take place tonight... a gathering with your best Scottish dress, haggis, food, music, dancing, and celebration.

**Day Five - 20/7/05 - Thursday Depart Arrochar at 9.30am

Head south to Glasgow for a city tour and a visit to Glasgow Cathedral, plus free time in Scotland's largest city (great for shopping) (probably spend 2.5 hours in Glasgow, but lon~er if the group wish it). From Glasgow the tour will head south to Ayrshire and die land of RObert Burns (Scotland's national poet, author of 'Auld lang syne'), and we can visit his cottage and the famous Brig 0' Doon (From Tam 0 Shanter) and hear stories of ghosts, witches and close shaves. From Ayr we will head east to New Lanark, a World Heritage Villaze showing what life was like in Scorland during the Industrial Revolution. As you will spend most of your time in Highland Scorland, it will be good to see how differenr Lowland Scotland is.

From New Lanark we will head north through Clydesdale,Glasgow and back to Arrochar

Those on the 5 Day Trip will leave us today. Departure times and transportation to the airport will be worked out as air travel details are firmea up.

Week one ends Week Two:

**Day Six - 2117/05 - Fr.id;ur Depart Arrochar at 9.30am

Head north along the length of Loch Lomond to Tyndrum, before crossing the wild Rannoch Moor and down into Glencoe. We will go for a walk (for those who are able) at Lochan Glencoe and go to the new visitor centre, which will bring to life the story of the infamous massacre of Glencoe in 1692, which shook the Highlands to its very core.

From Glencoe we shall make the short trip to Lirirmore forest and give you a Jacobite murder mystery to solve. We will also arrange lunch in the Ballachulish area.

After lunch will then cross over the Atlanric Ocean and on up to Fort William, arriving around 3.00pm. Some may wish ro check inro the hotel and take a wander around the town. Some might like to go inro Glen Nevis and go for a walk. We can take a small group Out to Glenfinnan to see the Jacobite memorial and the Glenfinnan Viaduct.

Overnight - Fort William - (we are checking on laundry facilities here).

**Day Seven - 22/7/05 - Saturday Leave Fort William at 9.00am Head north up the Great Glen to the Commando Memorial, and then at Invergarry we will head west to Eilean Donan Castle (an early lunch at the castle would be an option) for a visit (1.5 hours (including lunch)).

It is then a short run through the Kyle of Lochalsh to the Isle of Skye. The trip would then turn south onto the Sleat Peninsular and Armadale Castle. Everyone will have a look around the cenrre, but a few can be given a 'behind the scenes' look around by the archivist.

From ArmadaJe head back through Sleat to Broadford and overnight.

Macbarlanes' Lantern 9 No. 94 It is difficult to judge exactly when you will get back to the hotel, bur resr of the day is free

**Day Eight - 23/7/05 - Sunday Depart Broadford at 9.30am

Head north through the Cuillin Hills to Portree. For those who would like a walk, we will head up to the Old Man of Storr (this really is only for the ablest). Others will head north past the Storr to Kilt Rock and then on up to Duntulrn and the Museum of Island Life, which will show you in an open air display whar life was like in a genuine crofring village on Skye.

Then we will head along the top of the island to Dunvegan Castle, seat of the Chief of the Clan MacLeod. We can lunch here.

From Dunvegan we will head south to Talisker distillery for a tour and tasting. The views of the dramatic Cuillin Hills from this area are truly breathtaking.

Those doing the walk will also head north to Dunrulru, and then head down to Talisker (a lunch option still to be found, but perhaps the Flodigarry Hotel).

From Talisker we will make the short journey to the Sligachan Hotel for a couple of drams (this is a famous stopping place on Skye and it is traditional to have a drink at the Slig).

Then it is on back to Broadford

Day Nine - 24/7/05 - Monday Depart Broadford at 9.30am Board the Harry Potter Train via Armadale, catch the ferry to Mallaig where we will then rake the train back to Fort William. We will meer up with rhe coaches and head for rhe Highland Capital, Inverness. We should ger rhere in mid afrernoon, giving rhe group rime to have a good look around.

(We are checking to see if rhere will be rime in rhe day to go to Loch ess)

Overnight - Inverness

**Day Ten - 25/7/05 - Tuesday Depart Inverness ar 9.00am The morning will begin with a visit to Culloden, sire of rhe last battle ever foughr on British soil in 1746, and rhe guide will rake you though rhe background and logistics of rhe barrle, and rhe inevirable aftermarh. (spend 45 minutes)

From Culloden we will head south on rhe Great North Road to Aviemore and the Cairngorm National Park (Britain's newesr and largest national park). The group will head 4000fr up rhe mountains on the new funicular railway to the highest cafe and visitor centre in rhe UK.

Then we will rerum rhrough the ancienr Caledonian Forest to Aviemore for lunch (l hour)

Then we will conrinue south rhrough rhe bleak Grampian Mounrains to Dunkeld, where we will pay a visir to Dunkeld Cathedral; an ancienr church in an amazing setting and 700 years ago rhe mosr imporranr church in Scotland.

From Dunkeld we will conrinue sourh past Perrh and onto Stirling, and the overnight stop. HDaX Eleven - 2617105 Transfer to the Edinburgh Airport and farewell to Scorland.

*Piease note that this itinerary may be subject to slight variations as we may have to react to unforeseen circumstances.

*If you questions, please contact Laurie McFarland Jackson 1-209-863-0341 (evenings) or [email protected].

MacFarlanes' Lantern IO No. 94 Membership Report Rick Kilby, FSA Scot. Membership Director [email protected]

The Postcard Renewal Program continues to be a wonderful success! I would like to welcome back over 150 members, some from as far back as 1998! A lot has changed recently and we continue to improve how we manage the Membership Programs in our society, especially how we use the postal system to send our communications across the world.

The most current Membership Roster is used when it is time to post The Lantern, POStCards, and Membership Cards. Since we still receive new dues payments after the roster goes to the mailing house, a few members receive a membership card showing an expiration date that is not current. Some members believe this as an error when in fact it is not. The definitive proof of your society membership is your processed dues, in whatever payment method used.

An increasing number of Members have been using PayPal to renew their dues. Members who are familiar with PayPal normally use it to pay for an item on eBay or other shopping websires. This type of payment is called a "one time" payment, or one payment for one item. PayPal has other payment options, one being the "Subscription" which reoccurs at a regular interval. This option allows our Members to schedule their dues payments and they are noti- fied by email that their dues have been paid.

Now that 2005 is near its end 1 will summarize some of the accomplishments that have been made for the Society. The Membership Roster is completely computerized and updated which has allowed us to automate how the society manages communication to our worldwide membership. This is through The Lantern, Post cards, Membership Cards, and email. We have also added additional payment options where members can renew their dues via PayPal and Credit Card. Members can also use these methods to make contributions to society projects. We have created a new Prospect List to stay in contact with members of our clan even though they are not yet society members. The emaillist is still growing with new members & prospects who would like to be kept up to date via electronic measures. We have also added the dues amounts, by type, inside each Lantern Edition.

Are your dues coming up for renewal?

eMSI Dues Rates (USD$) Individual: $15.00 Family: $25.00 Junior: $12.00 Associate: $15.00 Life (over age 65): $150.00 Life (under age 65): $300.00

Please check the expiration date on the label of yotlr T.a n rer-n ro .c:pp \.Vh~H >'Ol1t current s cc r c s is. Post your renewal to Clan MacFarlane Society, Inc. clo Rick Kilby, Director of Membership P.O. BOX 285, Muskego, WI 53150 USA.

Online Renewals: http://macfarlane.org/applicationl.htm.

CMSI Members in the UK,Australia, and New Zealand that wish to pay via check in their own currency may contact their local representative for payment options.

UK: Vicel'residenrts'macfarlane.org AU/NZ: [email protected]

MacFarlanes' Lantern II No. 94 2005 Annual General Meeting Minutes Clan Macfarlane Society, Inc. October 1, 2005

The 32nd Annual General Meeting of the Clan Macfarlane Society, Inc. was held at the Loch Lomond Highland Games at Ben Lomond, California, USA. The meeting was called to order, by Presidenr, Michael MacFarlane, at 3:00PM local time on Sar., October 1, 2005. The minutes of the 2004 AGM were read.A motion by Kenr Macfarlane, seconded by Gordon Selcage to approve the minutes as read, carried.

The sociery financial report, was given by CMSI Treasurer, Kevin McFarlane. A motion by Kent MacFarlane, seconded by Michael McFarlane of Colorado, ro accept the report, carried. The report will be filed for audit. A motion by President, Michael MacFarlane, to increase the scholarship amount from US$500 to US$l ,000 and to broaden the requiremenrs to include those students already in a four-year program was seconded by Dorothy Selcage. Motion carried.

Rick Kilby gave a report on the membership of the Sociery. Although the membership number is always in flux, he estimated about 732 memberships with over 1,000 actual members. Some discussion was held about giving more information on the Life Memberships and making them more attractive to the members.A new program of sending quarterly dues reminders is quite effective. Discussion of the need for a dues increase ensued. On a motion by Kevin McFarlane, second by Gordon Selcage, it was agreed that the proposal would be on the agenda for the 2006 AGM. Motion carried. The costs of producing the Lanrern are climbing.

Presidenr Michael MacFarlane gave a report on the Heritage Cenrer. We are in negotiations with the National Park and developers to construct a large complex which would contain a hotel, restauram and our heritage cemer and should get final approval in October. This will be ill Tarbet at the A84/A82/A83. Our attorneys feel that we have a reasonable claim for Island I Vow and will file same. Negotiations with the owners ofInveruglas are also underway.Perhaps the next generation of owners will look more kindly on our proposal.

A report on the proposed tri p to Scocland in 2006 was given by Laurie Jackson. Plans are shap- ing up and it looks to be a really great trip. More information and the cost will appear in future Lanterns.

Furure AGM's are as follows: 2006 Scotland 2007 Estes Park, CO USA 2008 Sydney, NSW Australia 2009 Vancouver, BC Canada 2010 Possibly Brunswick, Maine USA

Elizabeth Macfarlane gave a repon on a DNA project she would like to see the Sociery under- take. This would be for male Macfarlane's to trace the line back, possibly to a common ancestor and also aid in the search for a chief. The cost would be in the neighborhood of $125 bur only one male in the family would need to be tested. The presidenr announced that the Banquet would be held at 7pm in the Sanra Cruz Hilton that CYClll111). A motion to adjourn was made by Michael McFarlane of Colorado, at 3:50PM local time.

Respectfully submitted, Nancy McFarland Reeser, Secretary [email protected]

MacFarlanes' Lantern 12 No. 94 From the Chaplain Scotland and Christmas Rev. Christopher MacFarlane Tuttle Chaplain - Clan MacFarlane Society [email protected]

If we Scots will be known for anything about Christmas; it will be that we didn't celebrate it!

Christmas was not widely celebrated in Scotland until the mid-20th century. Scottish history shows us that in Scotland, John Knox put an end to Christmas in 1562 and, as an act of Parliament in England in 1644; Christmas was forbidden. Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector, declared Christmas was "an extreme forgetfulness of Christ" and Officer's were sent to the streets to make sure vendors were open for business on Christmas day and to prove their point, Parliament was in session.

For some 400 years, Christmas was not part of Scottish culture. (Mass was forbidden (Christ-Mass) the word used was "Yule".)

But that was then .Today, Scotland is in celebration on Christmas Day sharing in the same customs and celebrations. Families attend Church in celebration of Christ's birth, Decorations are hung, food, drink and parties are planned months in advance. And let us not forget, our wee lilttlc ones are waiting for auld Saint Nick to share his bounty.

Scottish poet]. K. Annand (1908-1993) wrote this wonderful poem:

YULE Has brocht me for my play. I'm gaun to hing a stockin up, I'll borrow my big brither's, I hope he'll mind a cuddly bear, It's bigger nor my sister's ane And cups for dolly's tea And strang-er nor my rnither's, Wi lots a ither bonnie toys For a guid wee lass like me. I'll be in bed on Yule E'en When Faither Christmas comes. I do 'Wishyou and your family many I ken he'll wale oor chimley oot blessings for a Christmas season full of Arnang the irher lums. Love and fellowship and for a prosper- ous and healthy 2006! On Yule richt early I'll be up More the screich a day To see what ferlies Santa Claus

MacFarlanes' Lantern 13 No. 94 Treasurer's Report Kevin]. McFarlane, CPA, FSA Scot. Treasurer [email protected]

Clan MacFarlane Society, Inc. Statement of Revenues and Expenditures As of September 17,2005 2004 YTD 2005 2006 Budget

All Cash Balances $21,298.90 $26,231.34

Income: Memberships $14,713.79 $11,809.63 $14,000.00 Heritage Trust 11,031.23 2,100.00 Interest 18.59 5.83 Advertising 250.00 0.00 500.00 AGM Revenues 3,460.00 1,200.00 5,000.00 Miscellaneous 660.00 177.00

Total Income $30,133.61 $15,292.46 $19,500.00

Expenditures: Grants to Heritage Trust (56,876.48) 0.00 - Scholarship Grants (500.00) 0.00 (1,000.00 Accounting Fees (875.00) 0.00 Supplies-Admin / Games (530.18) (14.22) (50.00 Genealogy (152.66) 0.00 (250.00 Library Books (145.00) 0.00 (500.00 Heritage Trust Supplies (1,115.00) (414.00)(1,000.00 Treasurer (1,178.44) (556.57) (800.00 Telecommunications (206.65) (53.28) (250.00 Postage (195.57) (215.60) (250.00 Mailing Services (1,341.90) (2,076.60) (2,400.00 Printng & Copying (1,957.92)(1,042.26) (2,400.00 Highland Games Support (2,142.21 ) (4,864.66)(5,000.00 AGM Expenses (4,987.36) (625.00)(5,000.00 Misc (288.00) (3.15) (200.00 Advertising (600.00) (207.15) ($300.00

Total Expenditures ($73,092.37) ($10,072.49) ($19,400.00

Excess of Revenue over Expenditures ($42,958.76) $5,219.97 $100.00

Clan MacFarlane Charitable Trust 2001 Report: September 2005

Account Balance £93,187.04 $167,736.67

Interest Earned £1,864.24 $3,355.63 Expenditures £000 $000

All GBP translated @ 1.80/$ All A$ translated @ .75/$ I

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Guests at the Grand Scottish Ball this year will include The Much Honoured John MacNeacail of MacNeacail and Scorrybreac, Chief of Clan MacNicoll, and his wife Jenni. Another guest will be Mrs Elizabeth Roads, Carrick Pursuivanr and Lyon Clerk.

There is a Kirkin at Mosman. Mosman is a lovely harbour side suburb in Sydney and is the home to the Scotland-Australia Cairn in Rawson Park Mosman. Sunday afternoon Mrs Elizabeth Roads will give a talk on Scottish Heraldry.

Monday at 12noon Sydney will see the Heraldic Display in Marrin Place where a Parade of Arms and presentation to Carrick Pursuivanr for recognition will be held, and the Arms of The Clan MacFarlane Sociery Inc (International) will be there.

There are many events during this week culminating with the Kirkin' 0' the Tartan on 4th December and afterwards the March of the Clans and Bands along Macquarie Street to Hyde Park where a Clan Village is set up and all things Scottish will take place. There is also the Official Citizenship Ceremony at l2.30pm.

New Zealand will start the New Year off with the Waipu Highland Games near Auckland. I have also received a complete list of our New Zealand members and they have received my latest newsletter and I will be contacting them in 2006. I found amongst my Great Aunts belongings a clipping taken from a Dumbarton Newspaper on the Inauguration of Loch Sloy Hydro-Electric Scheme and next year I will in serial Form put it into the MacFarlanes' Lantern.

As the festive season is almost here, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy 2006. NEWS and REPORTS from the Field

On the evening of November 19th, Megan Wolf, daughter of CMSI members, Patrick and Mary Ann Wolf was presented to the Caledonian Club of Sacramento during the club's annual Tartan Ball. Megan was chosen to be the J r. Dancer to the Chief and is the youngest dancer to receive this award in the club's 130 yr history. Megan performed a solo choreography for this special occasion. She will also be performing for the Chief, Marlene Myers, on Tartan Day in downtown Sacramento. Me5an conrinuee to prohrcoo in her study of 5CUlli~h I lighland Dance with her reacher, Kyla Groeschel of Kyla's Schoof of Highland dance. She has been competing for the last two years and has placed respectably in her current level. In addition ro many competitions, she dances for many different areas of entertainment to include performing for the Clan MacFarlane AGM in Santa Cruz, dancing with the Wicked Tinkers at assorted Highland Games, dancing for the retirement homes in the Sacramento Area, Heritage Preservation Days for schools and ciry func- tions and TV promotions in the Sacramento area to increase the public awareness of the Celtic Arts. For the past two summers, she has danced with her family and dance school in Reno, Nevada representing Sacramento area dance schools. In October, after a warm welcome and "Macfarlane Dancers" introduction from the Wicked Tinkers, Megan and her family danced in Rio Rancho, NM which encompassed the only Highland dancing seen at the Games.

MacFarland Lantern 16 No. 94 Scotland Embraces Star Trek Le~end Actor James Doohan, known worldwide as c Scotty" in the cult-classic series Star Trek, was the Scottish chief engineer of the starsh ip Enterprise. He was fond of saying such things as "the engines cannae take it," "that'll put the haggis in the fire" and "hae a bonnie trip" in an accent that sends shivers down the spine of every true Scot. But just two weeks after the Canadian born actor died last July at the age of 85, towns allover Scotland began embracing the fictional char- acter Doohan played.Aberdeen's education and leisure leader Pamela Macdonald suggested a statue to the space-traveling star after learning that Scotty described himself as "an Aberdeen pub crawler" in one episode. But the Elgin councilor Alastair Bisset called for a plaque in his fair city based on an interview in the 1970's in which Doohan said Scotty was from "Elgin, near Aberdeen."But council leader Willie Dunn of Linlithgow countered,"I do not understand where the Elgin claim comes from. We did a lot of research into this. His parents are from Linlithgow and moved to Aberdeen later "(after Scotty was born in rhe year 2222). And then there is Edinburgh. According to www.scifi.corn, the capital city is Scotty's real birthplace. Which prompted Edinburgh's Lord Provost,Lesley Hinds, to get into the ace "If he really is from Edinburgh," she said, "we shouldn't let those other places claim him."Then she had an idea: "We should put up something in recognition of his Edinburgh connections." Wimer 2005 - Scottish Life www.scottishlifemagazine.com

How the Wizard Lost His Shadow Kent Macfarlane, FSA Scot Director of Heritage [email protected]

I have a folk-tale I found in a copy of the Celtic Monthly (the 19th Cenr, publication). One of the frequent contributors was the poet/Gaelic scholar, Malcolm MacFarlane, aka Calum MacFarlane. His story is "How the Wizard Lost His Shadow". In summary, "There were two chiefs out walking one day. One was Andrew the Wizard of Arrochar and the other was Alasdair nan Cleas of Keppoch. They came around a bend in the trail and came face to face with the Devil himself. The Devil, always looking for easy prey said: "I shall give you wealth and success, but I'll take one of you with me."

MacFarlane said: "My friend, Keppoch, and I'll both take your offer, and thanks very much"

The Devil asked: "Then who will you give me?"

MacFarlane replied: "I'll give you the thin man there, on the ground"

The Devil shrieked with his rage, and left with MacFarlane's shadow.

Interestingly, according to the MacDonalds' tradition,Alasdair nan Cleas is reputed to have had no shadow at noon. There is also a tale referred to in Rev. John Gregorson Campbell's Superstitions of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, 1900, p. 286, in which the protagonists are Cameron of Lochiel, MacDonald of Keppoch and MacKenzie of Brahan.Apparently they were all students at "An Sgoil Du Shairan" (Satan's Black School) and tricked him into free tuition in a similar manner.

Andrew, the 12th Chief, was known as 'The Wizard'. He gained his soubriquet on account of certain tricks of legerdemain, acquired in his travels abroad with one of the MacDonnells of Keppoch. There is an aurograph letter of a Miss Josephine MacDonnell, written from London, in which 'one of the MacFarlanes from Luss' is frequently mentioned as being the friend and college companion of one of the Chiefs of Keppoch, known as Alastair-nan-cleas. According to the stories, Andrew and Alasdair MacDonald were educated together in Rome, and learned many slight of hand tricks, with which they astonished and frightened the country people, who ascribed these things to witchcraft. It is this same Andrew who is credited with having written our clan's plobreachd "Thogail nam bo rheid sinn" (To lift the cattle we shall go). To hear this song and to read the lyrics please visit: http://macfarlane.org/song.htm . . . Recently, I was sent an e-rnail from the current MacDonald of Keppoch askmg for information about these stories of Andrew the Wizard and Alasdair nan Cleas. I gave him the above information, bur noticed that he was referring to Alasdair as living in the 17th Century. This didn't concern me tOOmuch, but did mention that Andrew was firmly dated in the early 16th Century, that is, a century earlier than Keppoch was placing Alasdair. It came as a surprise when he wrote back saying that Alasdair MacDonald was firmly dated as having died in 1648. This is 103 years after Andrew passed away. We agreed that the legends of Andrew and Alasdair were, MacFarlanes' Lantern No. 94 therefore. and unfortunately, "history as it ought to have been; not history as it was".

It does leave some interesting unanswered questions, though, doesn't it. I pray that we can dedicate some researcher's time to collecting and preverving information like these stories and the accurate history of the MacFarlanes. First though, we really need a Heritage Centre. Please help achieve this goal sooner rather than later.

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Genealogy and DNA Project Elizabeth Macfarlane Director of Genealogy [email protected]

Have you made your contribution to the MacFarlane Heritage Trust? If not, do it NOW and please be generous. Your support is still needed to helP make our Heritage Centre and Museum of Highland Life in Scotland a reality - not just a dream. We haven't given up. It just won't be in the place where we expected it to be. Who knows, maybe it is all for the better.

The AGM and Visiting Family I was able to once again join our Clan members for the AGM and banquer/ceildh held in October this year in Santa Cruz, California. The Loch. Lomond Highland Games were located in a beautiful spot in the mountains above Santa Cruz. And the weather was perfect. I always enjoy these events where I renew acquainrances with friends from far and near and make new friends. At the AGM I presented the proposal for a MacFarlane Clan Society sponsored DNA Project, described in my last column, to the members. This was very well received. A show of hands indicated that I could count on at least seven participants as soon as I get the project up and running. When I had finished talking, Dorothy Selcage, our Commissioner in Ontario, Canada, surprised me with a tee shirt emblazoned with: "SCOTTISHDNA - Better than Life Insurance"! Thank you, again, Dorothy. She is a Lennox and will get her brother ro join the project.Hope thut we vrill hem; muny more joiners once they receive the duails which I will wrlte about below. I am very enthusiastic about this Project and believe that we will have some exciting results. As I usually do when I travel a long distance, such as this trip across the country, I try to do some sightseeing or visit family. Since I do not know when I might travel to the west coast again, I tried to touch base with all of my relatives living out there. On my last afternoon at the hotel in Santa Cruz, my cousin Bob Venter and his wife came to visit me. (As I mentioned in my pre- vious column, he was the one who brought ro my attention the use of DNA testing as a tool in family research.) Bob has put together a beautiful book on the results of his family research, which includes my mother's line. It is inspiring and I hope that I can find the time to write up the work I have done on my paternal line. (It doesn't look hopeful if I keep finding other proj-

MacFarianes' Lantern 18 No. 94 ects to work on!) We had a very pleasant dinner together in a restaurant in Santa Cruz before they returned to their home in Livermore which is about an hours drive from S.c. The next day I left Santa Cruz for the airport in San Jose.(I was so pleased to be able to take an airporrer limo with Kent Macfarlane as I didn't know how I was going to get rhere.) From there I flew to Spokane, WA via Seattle. There 1 was met by Susan, my cousin's daughter-in-law, who volunteered to pick me up as she was working near the airport. I was confident that there would be someone there to meet me but I didn't know who! I spent a lovely evening with Susan and David Barnes and the next morning my cousin, Marjorie Barnes, arrived from Sandpoint, 10 to take me back with her. (Marjorie is my Dad's sister Dorothy's daughter and my only Macfarlane first cousin.) I had a wonderful 10 days relaxing with Marjorie and Joe on their Christmas Tree farm (no longer operating) in northern 1D - fifty miles from the Canadian border. The weather was beautiful the whole time I was there (while they were having heavy rains and flooding back home!) and the autumn leaves of the cottonwoods and aspens, in different shades of yellow but no reds as I'm used to back home, along with the many evergreens were a lovely sight. I made friends with Nugget, the golden retriever, and Frosty, the all white cat, while I was there. And, of course, I couldn't help talking about the Macl-arlane DNA Project. 1 also spent some time reading The Seven Daughters oJ Eve by Bryan Sykes and report- ing to them on his findings which are most interesting. I think that I have convinced Marjorie to take the Mitrochondrial -- mtDNA test -- in order to find our which "daughter of Eve' the maternal line of her mother and my Dad line is descended from! My holiday was nearly over. We went back to Spokane where I spent two days with Marjorie's daughter Patty and her husband Mike and their two sons, Joey (9) and Mark (16). Andrew (18) was away at college. All have been home schooled and are very good students! It had been 6 years since I had visited them so the boys didn't really know me. It was good to see and get to know them. And, of course, I had to attend a soccer game in which Mark was play- ing. And so my lovely holiday on the west coast ended with Mike whisking me off to the airport for a 7:00 am flight home!

MacFarlane DNA Project Ready for Participants The idea of a Clan Macfarlane Society sponsored DNA Project was described in my last column. On October 1sr, 1 presented the proposed Project to the members assembled for the AGM.It was well received and at least seven indicated that they would participate. Since then I have proceeded with implementation of the Project. The Clan MacFarlane Society sponsored project is for Y-chromosome DNA restinz for surname ancesrry. This test confirms paternal lineage and common ancestry on the male fine since the Y-chromosome is passed on from father to son through generations. All Y-DNA tests allow you to identify your ethnic and geographic origins, both recent and far distant on your direct male descending line. This project is being conducted 111 association with Family Tree DNA (FTDNA), one of the most prominent research firms in this field. This Houston, TX based company was found- ed strictly for performing genealogical DNA testing and analysis. They work closely with Dr. Michael Hammer of the University of Arizona, a highly respected geneticist who is actively pur- suing DNA surname research. Analysis of DNA samples submitted to FTDNA is done by the laboratory at the University. Who can participate in this Project? Those eligible for participation in the project must be MALES of MacFarlane or associated Sept surname descent in the PATERNAL line. This means that the participant's father, his father's father, erc., as far as the line can be traced were named MacFarlane (or other associated surname). Females and males of MacFarlane/Sept surname descent through maternal lines may participate in the project by having a male relative of MacFarlane/Sept surname descent in the strictly paternal line supply the DNA sample for testing I am your Group Administrator for the Project. In this capacity I am Family Tree DNA's direct link to the Project. 1 will handle the data management of the project and am here ro answer your questions. I have access to a secure page where the project's status is updated daily. fTDNA will dlstrlbure legal release forms with the test kits allowing for the sharing of test resulrs with me. You will need to sign and return this form along with your DNA sample so that your data can be compared with others and you can be contacted if an exact genetic match is found now or in the future. Because thelroject is self-funded, each participant is responsible for the cost of the Y- DNA test selecte .As a participant in the MacFarlane DNA Project you are entitled to a special price. The cost per participant is dependant on the number of markers tested, bur all tests include an estimate of the Haplogroup (an indication of deep ancestry) to which you belong. In order to obtain more meaningful results, it is recommended that participants select the 25- marker test as a minimum. The 12-marker test is not considered sufficient w establish relation-

MacFarlanes'Lantern 19 No. 94 ships and will ultimately require an upgrade. The cost for a 25-marKer Y-chromosome test is $169 plus a $2 postage charge for US res- idents and $4 for mailing the test kits to non-US addresses. The cost for the 12-marker test is $99 + postage and for the 37-marker test, $219 + postage. To upgrade al2-marker resr to a 25- marker test, the COStis $90, and to a 37-marker test, $149. To upgrade a 25-marker test to a 37-marker rest the COStis $59. An upgrade may be done at a larer date without having to resub- mit your DNA since the samples, identified by kit number, are stored at the laboratory for 25 years and are available for additional testing. It is suggested that participants locate other members of their own family who are willing to share the cost for a family "representative" to join in the project with the recommended test or better. Females can also order a test for themselves at a reduced COSt- the mtDNA for $129 or the mtDNAPlus for $189 - but the results of this test can not be tied to the Surname Project. These tests trace female lineages for both males and females, through the X-chromosome inherited from the mother, so males might wish to order th is test as well. After you have placed your order with FTDNA, a genetic test kit and instructions will be mailed to you. The kit consists of a cheek scraper and a collection tube. You will perrorrn a painless cheek scraping. A back-up scraper & rube is also included to insure that a good sample is obtained by the lab. You must use them both! After taking your samples, put the rubes back in the envelope provided, along with your signed Release Form, and put it in the mail. When your sample has been received in Houston, you will get an e-rnail from FTD A. This will give you your personal page assignment at FTDNA where you can see your results and compare them to others in the project. From the time you rerum your rwo specimens to FTDNA it will take approximately seven weeks to test your DNA sample, analyze the specimens and compare the results to data in the existing genetic library. You will get an e-mail from FTDNA with a certificate and a report containing your personal test results when they are available. Staff will help you with the interpretation of the mean- ing of these results.I, the Group Administrator, will also receive a copy of your test report - providing you have signed the Release Form. You will also receive an e-mail if a genetic match is found berween you and another individual. Both parties will be given the information that a potential match is in the database provided BOTH of you have signed the Release Form. However, contact information (e-rnail address or postal address) will be made available to each of you ONLY if both of you agree. Only FTDNA has the ability to cross reference your unique test kit number with your personal information in order to provide this contact information. OW, it is time to join the project and order your test kit. How do you do it'Simply go to www.familytreedna.com/surname.aspandclickonM.This will bring you to a listing of all projects for surnames beginning with M. Scroll down to MacFarlane and click again. And, voila, the official Clan MacFarlane Society Project Page! At the borrom of this page there is a "Request to Join" form. On this page you will find, first of all, the number of members in the project. We already have 7 membJis. I took over as the Group Administrator of the McFarland Project, as of November 11t ,and changed the name and description. There were already 6 participants in the project: 2 McFarlands, ancestry not Jlrovided; 2 Millers, ancestry not provided; and 2 McGaws, 1 with earliest known ancestor horn Ireland. (I will request ancestral information from these individuals.) A new McFarland joined as I took over and I know nothing about him, except name, as of this writing. Second on this page is Website (www.familvtreedna.com/publiclMacFarlane).I have elected to use the public site provided by FTDNA. As soon as we have the Project up on the Clan MacFarlane website, www.macfarlane.org, a note calling attention to this main site for the project will be added. At this public site you will find a more detailed description of the project and goals. Also, test results will be posted here as they become available -- much sooner than we will be able to add them to the Clan MacFarlane website. Bookmark this site and check it out regularly to get Project updates. This is followed by a brief Description of the Project with requirements for participation, a li~ting of Surnames in the Project (M'Farlauc and assuciatcd SCpl SUlllalllc~), and ihc RC'Iuts[ ro loin form. Complete this form and click on "Join". The request will be sent [Q me, as Group Administrator, to review. I will be in touch with you and if we agree that you should be part of the project, I will send you a "web address" and a "join code" which will allow you [Q join the project and order your DNA test at the reduced group price. When you join the project you will receive from me a code identity (M-_) which is assigned in order of receipt of your order for a test. (We already have 7 individuals in the group - M-1 (Q M-7.) In posting your resulrs your code, instead of your name, and your FTDNA kit number will be used. You will not be identified by name at the sire bur your earliest know ancestor from your pedigree will be shown as well as the identity of the researcher listed with the pedi-

MacFarlanes' Lantern 20 No. 94 gree -- who can be you or someone else. The more people who take part in this project the more we will understand about our origins. Why not take part in the adventure' I quote an interesting response which the McGregor Group Administraror gave to an enquirer: "Kinsmen are united by blood or by community, by descent or association, but DNA is about exploring our deeper past." Sign up NOW so we can all learn more about our past. Overwhelm me with your response!

ATTENTION: All those wishing to participate in the project BUT who are not users of the internet and do not have a family member who can access the site. You can still join by sending me a letter, addressed to 37 Mill Road, Lloyd Harbor,NY 11743-1034, with the personal information I will need in order to place your order for (he test kit you desire with FTDNA and have you billed for the cost. Please provide the following information in your letter: You, the participant's, personal information (name and complete mailing address) EXACTLY the way the shipping label and certificate should be printed. Phone number Type ofY-DNA Test you wish to order and price. Why you want to join this surname project. A brief statement, please. A pedigree chart with your PATERNAL ancestry back to the earliest known ancestor with dates and places of birth. A signed copy of this statement: By submitting this order I understand that I am allowing the MacFarlane Group Administrator to see my results for the purposes of comparing with the other members of this Surname Project.

Wanted ... a Co-Group Administrator It is recommended that we have a Co-Administrator to assure continuation of the project over time. This person would have access to the secure Group Administrator Page (GAP) where the project's status is updated daily and help with the data management of the project. I would like to hear from anyone who is interested in assisting with this project. Tell me about yourself, why you would like to do this, your availability, and how you might help with the administration tasks, with the handling, interpretation, and presentation of test results to our membership, and with the recruiting of participants.

The SMGF Database Project The Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation (SMGF) is a non-profit organization, located in Salt Lake City, UT, which is committed to developing the worlds foremost database of correlated genetic and genealogical information and making this information freely available to the public. The database uses sophisticated DNA analysis to link individuals together while maintaining strict confidentially of participants' information. This SMGF database, currently the 1argest in the world, will allow genealogists to use their own genetic profile to identity possibleJenealogical links. DNA samples with associate four-generation pedigree charts have already been collected from over 50,000 volunteers by SMGE Up to 170 genetic markers on all the chromosomes are analyzed for each individual and staff genealogists extend the corresponding pedigree chart as far as genealogical databases allow.Extended pedigrees currently include over one million ancestral records. The database will be released in stages and free access will be available through the SMGF website. The first release included data for more than 13,000 individuals. This database can be searched, for example, for information on MacFarlanes and Septs which we might wish to add to the results of participants in our MacFarlane Project. When you have the results of your DNA test you could use them to search the database for any matches.You can also add your test results to this database. I did a little search to see what 1 could find. Without test results I did a surname search and found genetic profiles for two McFarlands. Access to the pedigree of each was made by clicking on the "pedigree button" attached to the profile. The individuals in one of the pedigrees I Checked had an AFN number. A click on this number takes one to the Ancestral File record at FamilySearch.org. To learn more about this SMGF project or do a search of the database go to: htpp:/smg.org. The Genographic Project The National Geographic Society, IBM and geneticist Spencer Wells, with the support of the Waitt Family Foundation, have launched the Genographic Project, a five-year effort to under stand the human journey - where we came from and how we got to where we live today. This

Macliarlanes'Lantern 21 No. 94 unprecedented effon will map humanity's genetic journey through the ages. The fossil record fixes human origins in Africa, bur little is known about the great journey that took Homo sapiens to the far reaches of the Earth. How did each of us end up where we are? Why do we appear in such a wide array of different colors and features? Genetic markers allow geneticists to trace our common evolutionary timeline back through the ages. It has been found that different populations carry distinct markers and following them through the generations reveals a genetic tree whose many branches may be followed back to their common African root. With genes the ancient human migrations from Africa across the conti- nent have been traced. To fully complete the picture the pool of genetic samples available from around the world must be greatly expanded. Time is short. In a shrinking world, mixing populations are scram- bling genetic signals. Genetic samples from the world's indigenous peoples, whose erhnic and genetic identities are presently isolated, are urgently needed. For this purpose, the Genographic Project has established ten research laboratories around the globe. Scientists are visiting Earth's remote regions in a comprehensive effort to complete the planet's genetic atlas before it is roo late. The Project also needs our data to add to the global research database. Thus we'll help to delineate our common genetic tree, giving detailed shape to its many twigs and branches. For more information go to: www5.nationalgeographic.com/genographie.

Thanks for your Pedigrees Acknowledged here are pedigrees received recently plus catch-ups on ones received earlier. Onlyredigrees with minimal information about the ancestors are included. It would be appreciated i more of those whose surnames show their Clan connection, i.e.MacFarlane (any spelling) or a Sept, would also provide data on their ancestral line as called for on the membership application form. This information is needed to build up the Clan MacFarlane Data Bank ana identify more family connections. (NOTE: For those whose surname is not MacFarlane or a Sept, a pedigree, back to an accepted surname, is essential to establish their eligibiliry to be a Clan member. Unless this information is provided on the membership application I have no way of knowing how you are connected.) Acknowledgments are listed according ro rhe surname from which rhe submitter is descended followed by die name of the submitter. The names, Il1 brackets, show the lineage (direct ancestors) of the subm itter starting with the parent and proceeding to the earliest reported ancesror. Maiden surnames of married female ancestors are shown in parentheses. The generations are numbered in order of descent; superscript 1 refers to the first immigrant ancestor (to the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand), superscript A refers to the first reported ancestor of the immigrant in Scotland or Ireland, ere. The generations are nor numbered if it is not clear that the earliest ancestor shown on the chart was the immigrant. For members living in Scotland, the earliest reported ancesror has a superscript 1. Note: In translating from my submitted copy, to the ptogram used by the editor, these numbers/letters do not show up as superscripts in rhe printed copy but as a number or letter following the given namets).

ALLEN ... Mark E. Allen ... [Daniel E., Charles E. Edward P] All b in Zanesville, OH; the earliest in 1893 and the next b 1912.

BRYCE ... Michael John3 Bryce ... [John Thomas2, James 1,JohnA)#A b abt 1800 in Scotland; #1 b 1830 in Glasgow, Scotland;#2 b in Sydney, Ausrralia. Michael lives in Brisbane, Aust. His wife is the Governor of Queensland.

LAPPER ... Sarah W6 (Lapper) Brenzo ... [Richard W5 Lapper, Watson William4,William George3, Arnasa+, William George1) #1 b 1820 in Aberdeen, Scotland; all the others b in VT; #2 in 1850, #3 in 1877 and # 4 in 1899.

MACFARLANE ... Kathryn Ann (Macfarlane)Clarke ... [Ivor Macfarlane. Williaml Borh h in Oldham, England, the earliest in 1900. Kathryn lives in Wellington, NZ. Also acknowledging the pedigrees of her brother Ian who lives in Guisley, England and the children of Gordon Macfarlane, the son of Ivor, who all live in Lee d s , England -- Sarah Linsay Macfarlane, Amy Patricia Macfarlane, and James G 0 r don Macfarlane.

MACFARLANE ... Linda (Bentley) Buckland .. [Gwen May (jackson) Bentley, Leslie Joseph Jackson,Adelaide Ann (McFarlane) Jackson, John 1 Macfarlane) The earliest b 1830 in Aberdeen, Scotland; the next b 1873 in ?; the next b 1905 in Gunbar,NSW, Ausr. Linda lives in Bomaderry, Australia.

MacFarlanes' Lantern 22 No. 94 MACFARLANE ...Katherine Shaw Macfarlane ... [Ross Andrew, David Walter, Walter James, Walter Leon] The earliest b 1871 in Montreal, Canada; the next b 1895 in Montreal; the nexr bl926 in Chicago, IL

MACFARLANE ... John5 MacFarlane ... [William James4, George-', Duncan2, Robert+] #1 b 1813 in Ayr, Scotland; #2 b 1838 in Sydney, Australia; #3 b 1882 & #4 1908 in Sydney. John lives in Adamstown Heights, NSW, Australia

MACFARLANE ... Tania3 MacFarlane ... [ Robert2,RobertI) #1 b 1904 in Dunbarton, Scotland;#2 b 1931 in Dunedin, NZ.Tania lives in Victoria, Australia.

MACFARLANE ... Scott Alex Macfarlane ... [Willard Miline, Samuel Alexander] The earli- esr b ca 1866 in Sr. George, UTi rhe next b 1914 in Sr. George.

MCFARLAND ... Steven Wayne Thompson ... [Robert Gene Odom, Willie Belle (Odom) McFarland) The earliest b 1899 in Shelby, NC. Sreven was legally adopred by his step-father Thompson. He would like to find our about his grandmorher's relarives in North Carolina. MCFARLf,.NE... Agnes Wilma3 (McFarlane) Smirh ... [Wilbert2 McFarlane, Neill, Alexander+] #A & #1 b in Scotland; #2 b in Bismark, ND

MCFARLANE ... Glenn McFarlane ... [Ian, Robert, Robert, Robert] The earliest b 1847 in Glasgow, Scotland; rhe next b 1870 in Glasgow; the nexr b 1900 in London,England. Glenn lives in Sunbury,Australia.

MCFARLANE ... Raymond Edwin4 McFarlane ... [Murray Parker3, Richard2,William 1) #1 b ca 1815 in Ireland; #2 b 1856 in New Brunswick, Canada; #3 b 1908 in New Brunswick. Raymond lives in Hamilton, Ontario,Canada

MCFARLTN ___ John T. McFarlin [John L., John T., George W., George w.] Date & place of b unknown for rhe earliest: rhe nexr b in TN; rhe nexr rwo bin IN.

MCGAW ... Patricia McGaw5 (Robinson) Hughes ... [John A1fred4 Robinson, Grace Whitburn3 (Lean), Jane~2 (Morrie) Lean, Maryl (McGaw) Morrie] The earliest b 1830 in Garehouse, nr. Kircudbright, Scar. and arrived in Australia with her parents in 1854; Grace b 1885 in Sydney. Patricia lives in North Turramurra, NSW, Ausrralia.

MILLER ...Malcolm Andrew3 Miller ... [Andrew Craig2, Adami)#1 b 1877 in Ayr, Scotland; #2 b 1911 in Rockhampton, Q, Ausrralia. Malcolm lives in Beachmere, Q. MILLER ... Dawn Marie. Miller ... [John Gary, Elmer Augusrine, John Francis] The earliest b 1883; the next b 1804 & d 1988 in MD.

ROBB ... Lila Marie (Robb) Fordyce ... [Theodore Robb, Silas E., Silas Clarke] the earliest b 1833 in OH; the next b 1877 in IL; the next b 1901 in Washington, D.C.

Queries

I am seeking information about my McFarland ancestors - Jane and Mary Elizabeth - who emigrated from County Tyrone, Ireland. Jane married, before 1769, Marhew Law and they died in Harrison Co., OH. They are reputedly buried there in Mr. Hope Cemetery where her daughrer Jane Law and husband, Francis Grace, are buried. Mary Elizabeth, born about 1740, =.arried Tho=.as Si=.pson about 1760 in County Tywuc. IIc died dICIG ill 1765 and Mary Elizabeth emigrated, with her sons and daughters, from Ulster, near the town of Omagh, County Tyrone, in 1793.Initially they settled near Washington Co, PA before going to Harrison Co. OH. Bishop Mathew Simpson was their grandson. I have also found that when Jane's daughter and husband, Francis Grace, emigrated in 1823 they first went to Sr. John's, New Brunswick where they stayed for six months with his sister who had married a McFarland! This McFarland family had emigrated to New Brunswick in the early 1790's.Can anyone help me locare these McFarlands in New Brunswick, County Tyrone, Ireland or in Scotland? Any leads will be mosr appreciated. James T. Lawrence, 345 High Chaparral Loop, Prescott, AZ 86303-5326 e-mail: [email protected]

MacFarLanes' Lantern 23 No. 94 If you listen carefully you can hear your ancestors calling you ...

Help preserve the past by investing in the future. Join the international Clan Macl/arlane Society, lnc.

Find your ancestors in the Clan MacFarlane Museum of Highland Life in Scotland. This Museum and Heritage centre will be a focal point for all MacFarlanes and septs worldwide and will aid the preservation of Scottish/ Gaelic Culture, Artifacts, Genealogy and Archaeological studies.

For more information, or to join in the effort, Clan MacFarlane Charitable Trust 2001 find us on line at www.macfariane.org Recognised Scottish Charity # SC 032498

Board of Trustees Michael R. MacFarlane, President FSA (Scot) Valley Village, CAUSA Brian Macfarlane, Vice-President Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland Kent Macfarlane, FSA (Scot). Director Heritage Burnaby, B.C. Canada Nancy McFarland Reeser, Secretary Freeport, Pennsylvania, USA Elizabeth Macfarlane,Genealogist Lloyd Harbor, NY, USA Gordon MacFarlane, Commissioner for Europe Leeds, UK David Millar, Commissioner for Wales Glumorigan, Wulc~ Ian Macfarlane, FSA (Scot), Tosgair Dunfermline, Fife Scotland Michael McFarlane, Past President Aurora, CO, USA Kevin McFarlane,CPA, FSA,(Scot) Westminster, CO USA visit us on-line at www.macfarlane.org ORDER of the CLAYMORE

Each of us involved in the Clan MacFarlane Society is here because we wish to share in and preserve our proud legacy inherited from those that have gone before.

If we wanr to see our heritage preserved so FUTURE GENERATIONS will benefit from it, much help is required. Some people are able to donate their time, others donate financially. Some do both! CMSI's Order of the Claymore is the means to donare financially.

All money donated goes directly to the Clan MacFarlane Heritage trust ro fund the acquisi- tion of a Bldg. which will be home of the Clan MacFarlane Museum of Highland Life in Scotland. This Museum and Heritage centre will be a focal poinr for all MacFarianes and septs worldwide and will aid the preservation of Scottish/Gaelic Culture, Artifacts, Genealogy and Archaeological studies.

This will be YOUR cenrre and this is your chance to help.

Donations of all sizes are welcome. We are offering some beauriful commemorative gifts with donations which are listed below to thank you for your support.

DEFENDER of the ARMS $10,000 Donation Recognition at the Cenrre with a personalized name plaque. Hand Crafted Sterling Silver MacFarlane Crest Badge Hand Crafted Sterling Silver CMSIOrder of the Claymore Kilt Pin Embroidered Polo Shirt with Order of the Claymore logo

HIGHLAND WARRIOR $5,000 Donation Recognition at the Cenrre with a smaller personalized name plaque. Hand Crafted Sterling Silver MacFarlane Crest Badge Hand Crafted Sterling Silver CMSI Order of the Claymore Kilt Pin Embroidered Polo Shirr with Order of the Claymore logo

ARCHER $1,000 Donation Recognition at the Centre on the Roll of Honor (Archer) Hand Crafted Sterling Silver CMSIOrder of the Claymore Kilt Pin Embroidered Polo Shirt with Order of the Claymore logo

STANDARD BEARER $500 Donation Recognition at the Cenrre on the Roll of Honor (Standard Bearer) Hand Crafted Sterling Silver CMSIOrder of the Claymore Kilr Pin Embroidered Polo Shirt with Order of the Claymore logo

SWORD BEARER $250 Donation Recognition at the Cenrre on the Roll of Honor (Sword Bearer) Embroidered Polo Shirt with Order of the Claymore logo

Those making donations less than $250 will receive recognition at the Centre on the Roll of Honor. MacFarlanes' Lantern No. 94 Order of the Claymore Roll of Honour

CMSI Would like to thank all those who support the Heritage Centre Project

Defenders of the Arms Paul Funkhouser, IL USA in loving memory of Mary Virginia Funkhouser $20,000 Zane Albion Thompson, Roque Bluffs, ME USA $10,525.77 Elizabeth Macfarlane, Lloyd Harbor, NY USA $10,000 Vernon and Eleanor McFarland,Shreveport,LA USA $10,000

Highland Warriors Ian and Dottie Macfarlane, Atlanta, GA USA $7,500 Kent Macfarlane, Vancouver, BC Canada $6,500 The Lord Macfarlane of Bearsden, KT, Glasgow Scotland UK $7,760.00 David A. Robb, Pleasanr Ridge, MI USA $6,000 Lanning Macfarland, Jr., Chicago, IL USA $5,000

Archers Colin C. Jensen, Sioux City, IA USA $3,500 Linda Craig, Azusa, CA USA $3,560 Michael and Kim MacFarlane, Valley Village, CA USA $2,950 Gordon and Judith MacFarlane, Leeds, Yorkshire UK $2,548 George McFarlane, Sacramento, CAUSA $2,500 Dave and Moyra Miller, Mid Glamorgan, South Wales UK $1,794 Brian and Sheena Macfarlane, Fife, Scotland UK $1,500 Ian and Margaret Macfarlane, Fife, Scotland UK $1,000 Robert Emmett Walters Memorial Fund, Glendora, CA USA $1,500 William and Grier McFarland, Vera Beach, FL USA $1,500 Joe and Nancy Reeser, Freeport, PA USA $1,900 Jason and Christine Knox, Mission Viejo, CA USA $1,150 Matthew and Nadine Miller, Stockton, CA USA $1,050 Charles and Harriet MacFarland, Adamstown, MD USA $1,000 Joan MacFarlane Isaacson, Sudbury, MA USA $1,000 C. Robert and Ruth McFarland, Auburn, AL USA $1,000 Danny Joseph Weaver Boucier, North Port, FL USA $1,000 Rick and Jennifer Kilby,Muskego, WI USA $1,000 Donald and Mary Neal McFarland, Warwick, NY USA $1,000 Marcy A. Beck,North Windham, CT USA $1,000 AI and Bobbie Landeck, Prescott, AZ USA $1,200 Sandy McFarland - Morgan, Amarillo, TX USA $1,000

Standard Bearers Dawn Macfarlane and Baldur Van Lew, Netherlands $500 Wayne H.Macfarlane,Wayzata, MN USA $750.00 Jim, Teresa, Aislinn, Allison, and Annika Hoerricks, Canoga Park, CA USA $700 David D. Franklyn, Logan, OH USA $600 Allyson Page Holt, Placentia, CA USA $590 Robert McWilliams, jonesboro, GA USA $500 Alexander Galloway, Denville, ] USA $500 Douglas MacFarlane and Christine Janis, Quincy, MA USA $500 Clan MacFarlane Society of New Zealand, Inc. $500.00 Lynne MacFarlane Penney and Dr. Curtis Penney, Quincy, MA USA $500 Jean C. and Douglas R.Sherman, Madison, WI USA $750 Malcom and Marjorie MacFarlane, Lakeland, FL USA $500

MacFarlanes' Lantern 26 No. 94 Alma T. Johnson and Genie J. Vye, Columbus GA USA $500 Robert and Muriel Kremb,Glendale,AZ USA $500 A.J.B. McFarland, Carmel, CA USA $500 Dorothy F. Smith, Grand Junction, CO $500 Darlene Lander, Frewsburg, NY USA $500.00 Morris and Maureen McFarlane, Prairie Du Chien, WI USA $500 Jennifer L. Stalker, Denver, CO USA $500.00 Robert J. and Hettie MacFarlane, Aurora, CO USA $500 Stephen MacFarlane Marsh, Colorado Springs, CO USA $500 John F. McNair III, Winston Salem, NC USA $500 Eric Funkhouser, IL USA $500 Sonja A. Wood, $500 Alan D.Hyslop, Springfield, VA USA $500 Sherie A. Tyler, Los Angeles, CA USA $500 Allison and Mary Beth Robb, Valley Village, CA USA $500 John and Kathy McFarland, Waco, TX $750.00

Sword Bearers Raymond McFarlin, Ironton, OH USA $365 Ken and Linda MacFarlane, Stonehouse, Scotland UK $359 Gregory McFarlin, Catlettsberg, KY USA $325 Rob Macfarlan, Q.c. Sydney, NSW Australia $324 Jane Collier Welch $300 Mildred Catherine Harris, Roanoake, VA USA $250 In Loving memory of Dr.John Harris, Past President CMSI Joseph and Patricia Lactaoen, Modesto, CA USA $300 Glenn and Nicole Miller, Oakdale, CA USA $300 Richard and Christine Landeck, Auburndale, FL USA $250 Harold Grant McFarlane, Arvada, CO USA $250 Rob Burrows, LockPort, NY USA $250 Layle L. Robb, Lakewood CO USA $250 Elva Rae Egbert, Naples FL USA $250 Laura and Erin Knox,Mission Viejo, CA USA $250 RoseMarie McLean, Calgary, AB Canada $250 Dr. M. David MacFarlane, Palm Desert, CA USA $250 Anjanette McFarlin,Burbank, CA USA $250 Robert W MacFarlane, Falls Church,VA USA $250 C. Robert and Rurh McFarland, Auburn, AL USA $250 R. Bruce McFarlin,Houston, TX USA $250.00 Edward Knox, Cincinatti,OH USA $250 Mary Helen Haines, Dallas, TX USA $250 ].W Billy MacFarland, Jr., Tuscaloosa, AL USA $250 Donna Parlin Spilman and David Spilman, Petaluma, CA USA $250 Krisry MacFarlane,Quincy, MA USA $250 Erik Douglas McFarlane, Quincy, MA USA $250 Blair and Barbara McFarlane, Leesburg, FL USA $250 Ian J.R. MacFarlane, Pakenham, ONT Canada $250

Below $250 Ralph and Nell Galloway, Cincinatti, OH USA Malcolm MacFarlane, Wimslow, Cheshire UK Mrs Louise, Woddbury, CT USA Robert and Vallie Welch, Kingstree, SC USA Andrew Niall MacFarlane, Lancashire, UK Emily Calhoun,Alto, GA USA Erwin and Marjorie Miller, Worchester, MA USA

MacFarlanes' Lantern 27 No. 94 Donna Parlin Saunders, Media, PA USA Michael Mayberry,Phoenix, AZUSA Arvey McFarland, Salt Lake Ciry, UTUSA Keith M. Callender,Englewood, CO USA Nancee Thompson, Overland Park, KS USA M. David and M. Kay MacFarlane, Reno, NV USA T.E. McFarlan, Denver,COUSA Carol Meyder, Jacksonville, FL USA Samuel C. Wylie, Arlingron, TX USA Steve Miatech, Nunearori UK Ian Macfarlane, Isle of Lewis, Scotland UK Richard McFarlane, Victoria, Australia Thomas Blake McFarlane, Deroche, BC Canada Ian MacFarlane, Nunearon, UK Leslie and Elsie MacFarlane, Niantic, CT USA Kenneth WMiller,Loveland,CO USA Dwight Scott Miller, Byran, TX USA Jesus and Judith Garcia,Whittier, CA USA Donald M. Cossette, Olympia,WAUSA Donald MacFarlane, Meredith, NH USA Linda McFarland Ellis, Orange Park, FL USA Maxine McFarland Matthews, Sidney, ME USA Corey Bartholomew, Huntington Beach, CA USA Jean N. Raynes, Savannah, GA USA Dorothy Walters, Glendora, CA USA Richard A. Miller, Highland Heights, KY USA Joe A. Osborn,Austin, TX USA Dr. Donald R. McFarland, Dayton, OH USA Peter N. McFarlane, Evergreen,CO USA Julie Fiero, Orinda, CA USA James and Elaine MacFarlane, EI Dorado Hills, CA USA Emily a. Wallis (Miller), Pebble Beach, CA USA Sandra McLean, Chico, CA USA Mary Palmer,Salome, AZ USA Helen C. Havers, Aurora, CO USA Joe McFarlane, Renfrewshire, Scotland UK Robert C. Macfarlane, Harriman, NY USA lain MacFarland, Fife, Scotland UK Michelle R. Mason, Gardiner, ME USA Peter McFarlane, Marietta, GA USA Robert W McFarland, Marietta, GA USA Nancy Mc air Helm, Frederick, MD USA Marcia McFarland, Mansfield OH USA Andrea MacFarlane-Grieve,Pickering, ONT Canada Dick and Marilyn MacFarlane, Sa uk Ciry, WI USA Richard and Karol Brown, McLeansboro, IL USA Erwin C. MacFarland, Broomfield, CO USA As you can see, the list is growing.We'd love ro see your name listed in the next issue.

MacFarlanes' Lantern No. 94 Clan MacFarlane Battle Standard Appeal

Cost Analysis From The ational Museum of Scodand Restoration of Clan MacFarlane Battle Standard

Condition: the flag is in fair condition. The paint is generally sound, although the gold paint appears to be in poor condition.There are a number of areas of weakness and loss of silk, notably around the painted figure and the rop section of the flag. The flag is stitched along all edges, around the painted motifs and through weak areas to a backing fabric. Treatment required: the flag should be removed from the frame and its condition and treatment reassessed, and a detailed treatment proposal prepared. The paint should be consolidated and the flag wet cleaned, subject to tests. Creases should be eased out. The flag should be given a full stitched support using fabrics dyed to match. The flag should be stitched to a padded board for display. All stages of the treatment should be documented and photographed.

Treatment estimate 250 hours @ £33 per hour + vat £9693.75 Total £9693.75

Materials estimate Most materials will be covered by C&AR. Hexalite board (2) £360 Total £10053.75

Framing estimate If the flag is not to be displayed in a traditional exhibition case then it will require a frame. Frame - aluminium and glass £5000 Total £15053.75

Total £15,053.75 British Pound = $26,514.20 US Dollar

As you can see, CMSI will need to raise the sum of £15,053.75 in order ro restore our ancient bat- de standard. This work must be completed as soon as possible to avoid further deterioration and is a requirement for CMSI ro be able to display this part of our past in our heritage centre and museum. The funding we have raised via the Order of the Claymore has been earmarked to purchase property and a building ro house our heritage centre. Therefore, The Clan MacFarlane Society would like to make the following appeal for donations to fund the restoration of this most important Artifact.

All money received for this appeal will be direcdy applied ro the Clan MacFarlane Heritage Trust Battle Standard Fund.

Donations of all sizes are welcome. We are offering some beautiful commemorative gifts with donations, which are listed below ro thank you for your suppOrt.

Donation, of U$l 00.00 or more; Will receive this beautiful Hand cast limited edition Sterling Silver pendant depicting the shield from the MacFarlane Chiefly arms designed by CMSI Vice President, Brian Macfarlane

Donations of US $500.00 or more: Will receive the limited edition Sterling Silver Pendant as well as a beautifully framed Limited edition giclee art print on fine art canvas of "The Tarbet Hotel" painted by CMSI Member, Linda Craig.

MacFarland Lantern 29 No. 94 eMSI Would like to thank the following individuals who have contributed to the Battle Standard Restoration fund:

Brian Macfarlane, Fife, Scotland UK Ian Macfarlane, FSAScot, Fife, Scotland UK Gordon Selcage and Dorothy Lennox- Selcage, Hamilton ONT Canada Al and Bobbie Landeck, Prescott AZUSA Joe Reeser & Nancy McFarland -Reeser, Freeport PA USA Glenn & Nicole Miller, Oakdale CA USA Michael R. MacFarlane, FSA Scot, Valley Village CA USA Linda Craig, Azusa CA USA Raymond F. McFarlin, Ironton, OH USA Lanning Macfarland Jr.,Chicago, IL USA Douglas A. MacFarlane, Quincy, MA USA Anjanette P. McFarlin, Burbank, CA USA

Donations to the Order of the Claymore or the Battle Standard Appeal may be made via credit card on our secure server at: http://macfarlane.org/claymore.htmorby Phone/Mail at the addresses below. Please specify which fund you are contributing to when submitting your donation.

Donations by phone or mail from within the USA

Make Check Payable to: The Clan MacFarlane Society, Inc. Send to: Kevin J. McFarlane, CPA Treasurer PO Box 351205 Westminster, CO 80035-1205 USA (303) 466-8636 [email protected]

Donations from outside the USA Make Check Payable to: Clan MacFarlane Charitable Trust 2001 Recognised Scottish Charity # SC 032498 Send to: Brian Macfarlane, Vice President Bridge Cottage Main Street Carnock, Dunfermline Fife, KY12 9JG Scotland [email protected]

MacFarlanes' Lantern 30 No. 94 Highland Engraving

HighJand Engraving sells all manner of engraved items. Our library of clan Coats of Arms and crests can be be applied to any of our stock products. We also have an extensive library of stock artwork including Celtic designs, Oriental artwork, medievil artwork, fantasy themes, and much more.

The HighJand Engraving product line includes • Wood Plaques -- includes swordholders • Weapon Engraving -- Swords, knives, rifle and gun stocks (items supplied by customer) • Glass and Acrylic Products -- coffee mugs, beer mugs, drinking glasses • Stone Items - marble office accessories • Metal Accessories -- keyrings, bottle openers, Maglites, keyring flashlights, multi-tools, and metal business card holders • Wood Boxes, Treasure Chests, Jewelry Boxes Laser Tile Products -- Coaster sets, wood boxes with tile inlays • Custom Engraved Cabinetry -- Doors, drawers and knobs • Engraved Pictures -- Fine art or photographs can be engraved onto a wood plaque, laser tile or other materials.

Tills lists only some of the items we can engrave with a clan coat of arms, clan crest, stock artwork, or custom artwork supplied by the client. Please stop by our website: http://www.highlandengraving.net and look over our product catalog. You can also call, write, or fax Grant McFarland at the following email, street address, or phone numbers.

Phone: (303)422-2515 Fax: (303)422-4704 Email: [email protected] Highland Engraving 7654 Vance Dr. Arvada, Colorado 80003 U.S.A.

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