We could compare, or you could compare with my mother’s results.I found this while expanding my family tree, my Sarah McKinnie (1677) married Isaac Ricks, from what I can gather she was the daughter of Michael, Barnaby, Michael and I have nothing after that. This produced the softer colours typical of the Ancient tartans, mossy greens and sky blues, a more orangey red and some would say showing off the pattern to much greater effect as as the contrasts are much brighter than the Modern tartans. The Brits made the switch to McKenzie after the McKenney’s left for the colonies. The main colors in this kilt are forest green and midnight blue that work in harmony to create a handsome, yet subtle background. The Black Watch or Gunn tartans are examples of these, whereas a tartan such as the Fraser is predominantly red and would not provide much cover for men out hunting. Thanks for the information I enjoyed itI am related to a John T Mckenney of Calvert County , Maryland. My maiden name was McKenney and my Grandfather was from West Virginia before moving to TexasI have been jumping back and forth on this blog from time to time, but I just wanted to take the time and thank you for sharing all of this. But anyway, that can’t be a coincidence that you have McKenneys in the Northern Neck too– we must be related, at least distantly. Any insight as to how to “break through” and find if Thomas is the first-born of an immigrant McKenney, or do I look for more “McCaney”, ? But anyway, that can’t be a coincidence that you have McKenneys in the Northern Neck too– we must be related, at least distantly. After the firing of James II by Parliament in 1688, the Stuarts led uprisings in Scotland. Not sure of the connection but they are cute.The McKenneys steadily rose to be one of the most important Highland Clans. We have very good selection of tartans to choose from. The first record of the name was Gillaspyk M'Kynlay and was documented in the date of 1493. The Scottish name McKinney is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Shimidh, a patronymic name from the Gaelic meaning 'son of Simon' (Simmie), of old Mack Himy.. Most of our families’ English Dissenters (Puritans) will pick up and head to New England at this time.William McKenney (1622-1683) , Peggy’s 10th great grandfather, will provide the Isle of Skye as his last mailing address before landing in Virginia. In the Highlands of Scotland lies the ancestral home of the McKenney Clan.Eilean Donan lies to the east of the Isle of Skye.KOriginally constructed in the 1200s, it was the stronghold of the Mackenzie (Mc Kenney) Clan who lost control of the castle after their involvement in the Jacobite rebellions of the 18th Century.

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I’d love to dig further!Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: The Mackenzie Tartan Kilt is a shining example of this. Clan MacKinlay is an armigerous clan which means that the clan, family or name is registered with the Court of the Lord Lyon, but does not currently have a chief recognised by the Lyon Court.From the gaelic Mac Fionnlaigh, which means son of Finlay.The name MacKinlay was first recorded in 1493 when Gillaspyk M'Kynlay witnessed legal proceedings involving Archibald, Earl of Argyll. Since they wove in plaid designs, you could describe them as men in plaid (Sorry). The pattern or sett remains the same across all variations of a single tartan, and only the shades or tones vary. Hopefully my Y-DNA test will assist in confirming that (or not). One thing to remember if you are ordering your tartan to match an existing kilt or accessory is that although the sett and colours are the same, there can be a slight difference in colour from one mill to the next.

The kilts of that day were still of the cloak over a tunic design. In the forefront are striking white lines with a crisp nature that clearly separate the different sections of patterns in the tartan. It is important to remember that Mary was booted out by the Scottish Kirk (Church) that was under control by the father of Scottish Presbyterians, John Knox.The McKenneys will find it convenient to align themselves with Catholics and then the Anglican Church of the Stuart Kings. The original McKenney base was around Loch Duich and the Eilean Donan Castle until moving to a more central location near modern Inverness.Scottish Highland Clan Map – click on map to see enlarged versionThe McKenneys continued their rise to power in the 16th Century by closely allying themselves with the Stuart monarchs of Scotland and England beginning with the notorious Mary Queen of Scots and the first Scottish King of England, James I. The castle was rebuilt by a rich person and now serves as a popular tourist destination and movie set.In 13th Century the clan immigrated from Ireland to Kintail, in the County of Ross. You can unsubscribe at any time. Coinneach in Gaelic means Fair One; therefore Mac Kenney means Son of the Fair One.This name was eventually corrupted by the English into Mackenzie even though the proper pronunciation is MacKenney.

Our complete kilt rental include Prince Charlie jacket or Argyle jacket, your choice of tartan, vest coat, ghillie brough, sporran, sgian dugh, flashes, tuxedo shirt, tie, belt, buckle, studs and cufflinks set. I am descended from a Caty McKenney, of Westmoreland County, Virginia. Despite heroic efforts have a child, she fails and dies leaving her half sister, Elizabeth, in line to succeed her. First of all to explain why there are so many tartans, way over 2000 in fact.

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