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 Clan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Most clans are exogamous, meaning that its members cannot marry one another.
The word clan, comes from the (Goidelic) Gaelic 'Clannad' meaning family, especially extended family.
Often, the distinguishing factor is that a clan is a smaller part of a larger society such as a tribe, a chiefdom, or a state.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Clan   (570 words)

  
 Scottish clan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Clans identify with geographical areas originally controlled by the Chiefs, usually with an ancestral castle, or manor and clan gatherings form a regular part of the social scene.
The clans emerged from the turmoil of the 12th century and 13th century when the Scottish crown pacified northern rebellions and re-conquered areas taken by the Norse, and after the fall of Macbeth the crown became increasingly Anglo-Norman.
Scottish clans give a sense of identity and shared descent to people in Scotland and to their relatives throughout the world, with a formal structure of Clan Chiefs officially registered with the court of the Lord Lyon, King of Arms which controls the heraldry and Coat of arms.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Scottish_clan   (3395 words)

  
 Clan Davidson
MacIan, in his Costumes of the Clans of Scotland, is evidently seeking a pretext when he asserts that it was mortification at defeat on the North Inch which drove the Davidsons into obscurity, and finally induced the chief with some of his followers to remove further north, and settle in the county of Cromarty.
This heiress in 1291 married Angus, the young sixth chief of the Mackintoshes, who along with her received from Gilpatrick, his father-in-law, not only the lands of Glenlui and Locharkaig, but also the chiefship of Clan Chattan.
Tulloch Castle, in Dingwall, Ross-shire, was the residence of Clan Davidson Chiefs from 1762 until the death of Duncan VI of Tulloch in 1917.
www.electricscotland.com /webclans/dtog/davidso2.html   (3339 words)

  
 Clan Products by Clan Store
The clans were distinguished by the badges in their bonnets, and the tartans or plaids they wore - a tradition that is celebrated to this day.
In the 17th century the chief of the clan held his territory by consent of the clan whose members were his tenants, who gave their loyalty in return.
Even though the clan system has lost the power it once had, we still wear the tartan of either our clan (or, today, some other body to which we belong) whether as a tie or a kilt to proclaim our pride in ancestry and in a vanished world.
store.clan.com   (288 words)

  
 clan donald-usa - history
The power of the clan survived and formed the backbone of the army of the Marquis of Montrose, fighting for the survival of the Stewarts in the 17th century, and, though divided, it was an important factor in the Jacobite Rebellions of the 1700's.
Clan Donald is one of the oldest, and probably the largest and most famous of all the Highland clans.
Clan Donald, greatest and largest of the Highland Clans, begins it's recorded history with Somerled, a descendant of Conn of the Hundred Battles and Clan Colla.
www.clan-donald-usa.org /history.htm   (574 words)

  
 A History of Clan Cameron
John Cameron did march, with a part of the clan, to join an unsuccessful expedition to harry the Campbell country round Inveraray under General Gordon of Auchintoul but nothing was achieved, and the General's small force joined the main army mustering at Auchterarder prior to the Battle of Sheriffmuir.
Donald Dubh was the first "authentic" chief or captain of this confederation of tribes which gradually became known as the Clan Cameron, taking the name of their captain as the generic name of the whole, until the clan was first officially recognized by that name in a charter of 1472.
Lochiel, who had had ample warning, raised his clan, and with the assistance of the Glencoe men and some MacGregor volunteers, faced him with 1000 men on the Achnacarry side of the river at a spot called at that time the Fords of Arkaig.
www.clan-cameron.org /history.html   (9262 words)

  
 Fàilte! Welcome to Clan Gregor International!
Their object was to extend "to the Poor of the Clan the benefits of a sound and Christian education." To this worthy end, large sums were subscribed and distributed, and this benevolent work contributed greatly to the rising fortunes of the clan throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Suaicheantas - badge of Clan Gregor, is Giuthas - Scots Pine.
A Clan is a social group whose core comprises a number of families derived from, or accepted as being derived from, a common ancestor.
www.clangregor.com   (875 words)

  
 Clan Raven
Clan Raven faced Rapax today in the 2nd round of the CWC, 3 matches were fought with the wins all going Ravens way.
Also, in other site news, the clan has moved forums, though this might only be temporary, as with the purchasing of the new domain www.clan-raven.com means that on-site forums might be used instead.
As RTW approaches, the clan is ever getting stronger, a lot of clan members are playing once more, honing their skills.
www.clan-raven.com /totalwar   (394 words)

  
 Clan Cameron Online - The Clan Cameron Association's Electronic Branch
Of the reported 700 Camerons fighting under the command of Donald Cameron of Lochiel, XIX Chief of Clan Cameron, approximately 225 were killed and 150 wounded (Lochiel was among the wounded).
April 22: On this date in 1948 Lady Cecil Kerr, 2nd daughter of the 12th Marquess of Lothian, the wife of Donald Angus Cameron, XXVII Chief of Clan Cameron, was born.
April 22-23: Clan Cameron New Zealand Annual Gathering: Holly Trinity Church Hall, Devonport,
www.clan-cameron.org   (318 words)

  
 World of Warcraft Guild - Earthen Ring - Roleplay - Alliance - Clan Blackstar
Clan Blackstar is a roleplaying guild on the World of Warcraft European realm of Earthen Ring.
Clan Blackstar joined forces with Semper Ardens yesterday to tackle general Drakkisath and his minions in the upper Blackrock Spire.
Candidate Brimona has been promoted to Clan member during yesterday's meeting as she prove herself to be very active and worthy of the Clan.
wow.clan-blackstar.org   (1987 words)

  
 Wolf Clan -
Both Clans fought with the ferocity of the ghosts from the Refusal War.
In accord with Clan ritual, Wolf meets the Hell’s Horses on the field of battle.
In accord with Clan ritual Wolf meet the Bears in singular combat.
www.wolf-clan.com   (1627 words)

  
 Official Cassidy Clan Website: Céad Míle Fáilte
The next Cassidy Clan Rally will be held in August 2008 in Irvinestown, County Fermanagh, which is slightly north of Ballycassidy, the ancestral home of all Cassidys.
Unless otherwise noted or attributed to a specific author, all text is copyrighted the Cassidy Clan.
The Cassidy Clan is a perpetual hereditary association comprised of persons that bear the Cassidy surname or are descended from an ancestor with the Cassidy surname or any of the variant spellings of Cassidy.
www.cassidyclan.org   (479 words)

  
 Clan E
We are a relaxed clan, and are not playing the game to win - rather to enjoy ourselves.
Hello all and welcome to the clan page of Clan.E. - Experts.
Details of upcoming matches and clan news will be delivered by email, but we may have a slight problem with time differences, as we recruit from all over the world.
e_clan.tripod.com   (250 words)

  
 Cooperating Libraries Automated Network
With a CLAN library card, you can use a broad range of Gale Group research databases, including full text newspaper and periodical articles, for free.
CLAN operates with an annual budget of $1.45 million derived from local support
CLAN's online catalog offers access to materials in all of the public libraries in Rhode Island.
www.rilibrary.net   (171 words)

  
 Clan Donald USA welcomes you!
Clan Donald USA is a nationwide organization of nearly 4,000 families who trace their ancestry to any of the branches of Clann Domhnaill.
Questions about Clan Donald USA should be directed to the appropriate officer or staff member.
Clan Donald logo and Lordship Map graphics copyright 1997 by The Highland Connection; used with permission.
www.clan-donald-usa.org   (172 words)

  
 ScotClans - Clan MacKay - Clan History
During the nineteenth century, the clan MacKay suffered greatly as a result of the Highland clearances, and by 1875 the direct line of the clan had died out, with the entire MacKay country being in the hands of the Lords of Sutherland.
The warlike reputation of the clan is echoed in the family motto, "with a strong hand".
The MacKay clan were both numerous and powerful and theirs is a history of continual strife with their neighbours.
www.scotclans.com /clans/MacKay/history.html   (418 words)

  
 Using CLAN
The first part is the CLAN editor which can be used to edit files in either CHAT or CA (Conversation Analysis) format.
To learn how to use CLAN, you should focus on the tutorial chapters in the CLAN manual.
The CLAN Programs are downloaded, installed, and used as a single application.
childes.psy.cmu.edu /clan   (367 words)

  
 Clan Star
Clan Star is a level 5 clan on the Lionna Server.
Contact me in order to get the IP information, or, look under the "Clan Members" section of the forums and it will be posted there.
Your name MUST mirror your player name in order to have access to the clan section of the site.
www.clan-star.net /index.php   (463 words)

  
 LoKi Clan Ltd
Now 2 years later we are an established Multi-Gaming Community, providing a place for Clan and Non Clan members alike to come and interact and have a little fun.
Clan members can read all about it on the forum.
Congratulations to Djeronimo who is now a full clan member.
www.loki-clan.com   (897 words)

  
 Axis & Allies RTS KMA Clan Kiss My Ass
KMA is a different clan concept than the others playing axis and allies at the present time.
As it stands now we are still a new clan with new concepts.
It was to tell all the other clan members to kiss my ass.
www.kma-clan.com   (1206 words)

  
 The Clan MacLeod Society of Scotland
To encourage all those interested in their heritage to meet socially, to follow up genealogical or historical, literary or cultural interests related to the Clan and to provide charitable help to members, Clanspeople or their dependants who are in need.
Every four years the Clan MacLeod Parliament is held at Dunvegan Castle, when members of the worldwide clan meet to discuss matters of mutual interest.
In the late 19th century Clan MacLeod Societies were founded in both Edinburgh and Glasgow in common with many other Highland Clan and Area Associations.
www.clan-macleod.com /soc-scotland.html   (661 words)

  
 Clan {UO} Website - Home of The Urban Outcasts: News
For those that didn't know, the core of our clan used to be Clan G.O.T for 9 months before it GOT deleted.
Our clan has lost a few member or they went AWOL in the last few months.
Clan {UO} would like to welcome jedi375 to the team.
www.clan-uo.com   (501 words)

  
 Technorati Tag: clan
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I'll make better homepages to my clan when I have time to do it. If anyone wants...
Posts tagged Clan per day for the last 30 days.
www.technorati.com /tag/clan   (499 words)

  
 Clan Currie
As a member of the Clan Currie Society, you'll have access to all of this website, through which you'll be able to communicate with others who share your interest in news of the clan and Scottish heritage.
The Clan Currie Society Web site is more than a place for Currie descendants to learn about their ancestry.
Like any fine story, this Web site is not merely about one family but about the extended connections we all share.
www.clancurrie.com   (359 words)

  
 Clan-Stealth we are a Counter Strike Source Clan, We are recruiting!
The 2 Leaders of the clan are Yury455, Houston.
CLAN-STEALTH Clan stealth tags are the 3 S's .
Please visit our join us page to find out all the details for geting recruited and joining the clan.
www.clan-stealth.com   (152 words)

  
 Battle.net Clan ][)estiny Home -- Join Our Fun StarCraft Clan!
When I saw that I had 11 clan E-mails I thought it was just some idiot who pressed submit too many times but it was actually separate people joining.
The Clan will be promoting members who are good leaders in this matter and help keep the Clan running.
Vote on whether you like it or not on the Clan Poll!
clan.destiny.tripod.com   (845 words)

  
 Gathering of the Clans - Devoted To All Things Scottish :: Gathering of the Clans - Devoted To All Things Scottish
Patrick Munro : Chief of the Clan Munro
Posted by: TizMe on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 01:17 PM There is a new website for Clan Fraser Society of Australia.
New Site For Clan Fraser Society of Australia
www.tartans.com   (202 words)

  
 Clan Aran Sweaters
closely guarded within clans and passed down from mother to daughter, generation to generation.
Welcome to Clan Arans, your link to the authentic Irish family craft.
These individual clan patterns have been recorded and registered with the Aran Sweater Museum on
www.clanarans.com /ca/catalog   (250 words)

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