Written by: Danielle Da Silva Community journalist — The Sou’wester It’s an iconic American image of patriotism and victory and has been reproduced in ways too many to count. Archibald Willard’s painting Spirit of ’76 is celebrated by our neighbors to the south but it also has a close connection to Winnipeg. DANIELLE DA SILVA – SOU’WESTERContinue reading “Winnipeg’s connection to the Spirit of ’76”
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New Jersey Colony
The New Jersey Colony The New Jersey Colony was one of the original 13 colonies located on the Atlantic coast of North America. The original 13 colonies were divided into three geographic areas consisting of the New England, Middle and Southern colonies. The New Jersey Colony was classified as one of the Middle Colonies.Continue reading “New Jersey Colony”
The Clydesdale Champion of Carp: Stan Carruthers
Born in 1940, Stan Carruthers of Carp, Ontario, was predestined to work with Clydesdales. “My grandfather was a stallioneer in Carp, and he used to have Percherons,” explains Stan. “In 1922, he sold his Percheron and bought a Clydesdale stallion. That’s how the love affair began.” As a young man, while Stan would put togetherContinue reading “The Clydesdale Champion of Carp: Stan Carruthers”
Clan Carruthers: The Battle of Arkinholm (Langholm)
October 7, 2018Clan Carruthers The Battle of Erkinholme was fought on the 1st of May, 1455. Red Douglas. Black Douglas (Supporters of James II) (Rebel forces) George Douglas Archibald Douglas, 4th Earl of Angus Earl of Moray Hugh Douglas Laird of Johnston. Earl of Ormonde John Douglas Lord of Balvenie The Battle of Erkinholme isContinue reading “Clan Carruthers: The Battle of Arkinholm (Langholm)”
Clan Carruthers: Scottish Clans & Families, what are they?
October 2, 2018Clan Carruthers Courtesy of Mercury News There seems to be a great deal of confusion by some with regards, amongst other things, what a Scottish Clan or family is, what it isn’t and who can use the collective term. The first thing that needs to be said, which seems to be very obviousContinue reading “Clan Carruthers: Scottish Clans & Families, what are they?”
Clan Carruthers: Scottish Clans & Families, what are they?
October 2, 2018Clan Carruthers Courtesy of Mercury News There seems to be a great deal of confusion by some with regards, amongst other things, what a Scottish Clan or family is, what it isn’t and who can use the collective term. The first thing that needs to be said, which seems to beContinue reading “Clan Carruthers: Scottish Clans & Families, what are they?”
The Lion and the Clans
The earliest recorded use of the Lion rampant as a royal emblem in Scotland was by Alexander II in 1222 with the additional embellishment of a double border set with lilies occurring during the reign of Alexander III (1249–1286). This emblem occupied the shield of the royal coat of arms of the ancient Kingdom of Scotland which, together with a royal banner displaying the same, was used by the King of Scots until the Union of the Crowns in 1603, when JamesContinue reading “The Lion and the Clans”
MOUSWALD: ANCESTRAL HOME OF CLAN CARRUTHERS.
Brought to you by your Clan Society; Clan Carruthers Society-International •INTRODUCTION Although Carruthers lands extended far beyond Mouswald, it was the home of our chiefs for many years. This description, in part from the 1800’s paints a picture that would reflect what it was like in ancient times. •CURRENT DESCRIPTION The ancient parish of MouswaldContinue reading “MOUSWALD: ANCESTRAL HOME OF CLAN CARRUTHERS.”
The History of Yetholm
Name – originally there was a route through the hills to England, so Yetholm was the ‘place at the gate’, from the old Scots ‘yett’ meaning a gate, and ‘holm’ or ‘ham’ the Anglo-Saxon for a settlement. Graveyard Record – Recorded by the Borders Family History Society in their ‘Roxburghshire Monumental Inscriptions III’. The 2ndContinue reading “The History of Yetholm”
The truth behind..AGNES DOUGLAS, COUNTESS OF ARGYLL
Another question from one of our society members: Did Agnes Douglas, Countess of Argyll (1574 – 3 May 1607) marry John Carruthers 8th of Holmains, eg was she a Carruthers by marriage? Sadly no. This is totally incorrect historically. It is therefore important to check the facts. Not every person out there is a ‘Carruthers’Continue reading “The truth behind..AGNES DOUGLAS, COUNTESS OF ARGYLL”
CLAN CARRUTHERS SOCIETY (USA) 