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Name: Jim Strachan

City: Montrose

State: Angus

Country: Scotland

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Date: 25 Jun 2008

Time: 01:11:24 PM

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Ceud mile failte Hello to all fellow Strachan's. Outstanding website, I never knew how far round the globe we are spread. Nice to read everybodies comments, Regards Jim Strachan

Name: Lady Claire l Mumberson
Member: No
City: Berwick upon tweed
Country: Britain
Subject: Strachan
Date: 13 Feb 2008
Time: 06:57:48 PM

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Hi to all Strachan's around the world. My name is Lady Clair Mumberson, nee Strachan. My father is Alan and his father was John (Jack) Strachan. John was born in Edinburgh and moved to Berwick and married a local girl Margaret Purves. They had 8 children. Both are dead now. But they're a 2 sets of Strachan's in Berwick, and each family claim to not be related to one another! I'm not so sure there are strong likenesses! I've traced back as far as the lairds I wonder what happened to loose our title? I bought it back.

Name: John Strachan
Member: Yes, Clan Strachan Member
Email: john.strachan1@bigpond.co
Phone: +61 2 42 729138
City: Berkeley
State: New South Wales
Country: Australia
Subject: Family Search
Date: 23 Dec 2007
Time: 10:54:47 PM

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Hi I am looking for any information on the descendents of my Strachan family.My Great grandfather James Strachan was born 1811 in Auchindoir and Kearn, Aberdeenshire, Scotland he was the son of Robert Strachan and Isobel Robb who were married on 25Th November 1810 in Auchindoir and Kearn. Their were four other children of this marriage,Jean 1813,William 1816,Robert 1820 and John in 1823 all born in Boharm Morayshire, Scotland. James Strachan married Isabella Hair in 1839 and came to Australia.Jean married and lived in Ireland, Robert joined the army, John ? and William, William married Helen Thompson in 1842 at Mortlach, Aberdeenshire, William & Helen Strachan had 12 children Jean in 1842, John 1844, Elspet 1846, Margaret Bennet 1848, William 1850,Isabella 1852 these children were born in Boharm, Morayshire. Other children James 1854, Helen 1856, Robert Smith and Elizabeth Smith 1859, George 1861 and Mary Christie 1864 were born in Fochabers, Morayshire. My great great grandfather Robert Strachan who married Isobel Robb, Robert was born 1787 in Rhynie and Essie, Aberdeenshire to William Strachan and Isabel Hay, their was a gap of 18 years between the births of Robert and the first born John 1769 in Tullynessle & Forbes & Kearn to William Strachan and Isabel Hay,I am sure other children would have been born within the 18 years but I am unable to find any or if there was any other reason why only two children were born so far apart. Any help, advice or information no matter how small would be greatly appreciated. Merry Christmas and a safe and healthy 2008 Kindest regards John

Name: Jane Strachan
Email: jnstrachan@yahoo.com
City: bronxville
State: new york
Country: USA
Subject: Ancestors
Date: 22 Dec 2007
Time: 10:55:48 AM

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Looking for information: My grandfather, John Strachan, was born May 7, 1899 in Renton (County Dumbarton), Scotland. He lived in Waterbury, Connecticut most of his adult life. His father was James, his mother was Jessie Blackwood. James Strachan's father was Peter (a boatman) also of Renton who was married to Mary L. McFarlane. I believe that Peter and Mary were married July 6, 1844 in Cardross. Any further informatin on Peter Strachan, possibly born in 1815 in Dunbarton, would be appreciated. Word from any Strachan relatives from around Renton/Alexandria would be welcome. My grandfather's sisters were Jessie and Lizzie Strachan (neither of whom married). I believe that Lizzie may have passed away around 10 years ago.

Name: John Park	Email: fettercairn@xtra.co.nz
From: Darfield, Canterbury (New Zealand)	Date: 6 Sept 2007
Subject: Strachans in Jamaica

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Charles Strachan christened at Fettercairn,31 March 1783, was the son of Charles Strachan and Elizabeth Smart. Elizabeth was from Edzell, and is buried there. Charles Jnr was the older brother of my great-great-grandfather, Walter Strachan, who later farmed and brought up his family at Cairnton of Balbegno (the farm was part of the Fasques Estate). Charles Jnr emigrated to Jamaica, where, by 1840, he was the owner of two plantations/estates. Elizabeth's tombstone in the Edzell cemetery states that Charles was living on/at Southampton, Island of Jamaica. I am keen to follow up any leads on Charles's Jamaican descendants, and to obtain a photograph of him, if one exists.

Name: David Thrower	Email: djthrower@yahoo.com
From: Largo, Florida (USA)	Date: 24 Aug2007
Subject: Strahin Derivative of Strachan

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Good Day Jim: It was a pleasure speaking with you on the phone earlier this week, and your information was very helpful and has opened up whole other areas for my own family tree research. As I have mentioned before, in 1983 a distant cousin of mine, Richard Strahin of Spring Lake, NC (now deceased) published a book on our immediate family called THE FAMILY STRAHIN. Some of the same information in it can be correlated on your site, and that definitely establishes a connection somewhere. Please feel free to keep in touch, and some information will be coming your way soon. Take care and God bless.

Name: Ian Murray Strachan (MEMBER)	Email: strachanim@shaw.ca
From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada	Date: 29 Jun 2007
Subject: hulllllloooo jimmmie

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Hi everyone....sure feels like family....a little about me ...my name is Earl....ooops Ian.....I was born in Edinburgh 1951, mother was Margaret Strachan (nee Duckenfield) and my father was Andrew Cowan Strachan and they both lived in Musselburgh. My Dad was on the railroad. We moved to Toronto Canada in 1955, came over on the Queen Mary. I lived in Toronto until 1974 and moved west to fabulous Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I have 3 daughters ....nicole 28, lauren 27 and lindsay 24. Mom and Dad have passed away now . I have been over to explore fantastic Scotland twice in the last 5 years and will come home again soon. Again, hullooooo to all. What a great site. Drop a line anytime. bye for now.

Name: Michael A. W. Strachan	Email: michaelstrachan3@hotmail.com
From: Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland	Date: 12 Mar 2007
Subject: Strachan Clan

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Hello, I'm Michael Strachan and I live in Fraserburgh. My family have been in this town since around 1890 and have been traced in Aberdeenshire back to c.1700. My great grandparents were Robert J. Strachan (1891-1953) and Margaret Bell Noble (1892-1934). He served for the full four years during WW1. His parents were Robert Strachan (1868-1917) and Bella Birnie (1870-1959). He was killed at sea when his vessel struck a mine during WW1. His parents were Robert Strachan (1848-1929) and Elizabeth McWilliam (1845-1885). He had 17 children to two wives in the countryside around Fraserburgh. The descendents of Robert span the globe. If anyone thinks they have a link feel free to contact me by email: michaelstrachan3@hotmail.com

Name: Sid Strachan	Email: SIDNEY@STRACHAN3620.WANAD
From: Inverness, Scotland	Date: 11 Mar 2007
Subject: THE FAMILY

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NICE WORK GUYS. FIRST TIME ON SITE, IMPRESSED! DOB 14/09/1956 FAMILY ORIGINATE FROM ALFORD. JOINED THE 1ST BATTALION THE GORDON HIGHLANDERS SEPTEMBER 1972 AS A BOY SOLDIER SPENT 21 YEARS IN VARIOUS THEATRES OF THE WORLD ENJOYING EVERY MOMENT. DEFENSE CUTBACKS GAVE OUR ENGLISH ESTABLISHMENT THE CHANCE TO DECIMATE OUR ONCE REVERED SCOTTISH REGIMENTS AND LEAVE MANY ? WHY. THIS WAS MY TIME TO LEAVE, TOO OLD TO MAKE THE NEWLY FORMED REGIMENT (THE HIGHLANDERS) I TOOK VOLUNTARY REDUNDANCY WHICH LEAVES A BAD TASTE IN YOUR MOUTH AFTER 21 YEARS AND 99 DAYS SERVICE. ANYONE WHO WISHES TO PLEASE FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL ONCE A FAMILY ALWAYS A FAMILY BYDAND. PS I LIKE THE BIT ABOUT PHOTOS BEING SUBMITTED AFTER ALL WE ARE FOR THE MOMENT A NICELY COMPACT UNIT.

Name: Kyle David Strachan	Email: xavierdragon2000@error! please reply with accurate email address
From: Glengarriff, Co. Cork (Ireland)	Date: 2 Mar 2007
Subject: Strachan

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Hi everyone, I have been searching desperately to find you all, and wish to make myself known. I am originally from Aberdeenshire, and I'm trying to contact family members in Scotland, and oversees that I have not seen since childhood or ever met. My Grandfather was Cpt. David Strachan of the Royal Scottish Navy from around the 1960's - 1980's. If any one can help me, feel free to ring or email. (Tel. 00353 860710844)

Name: Taryn Strachan	Email: goldilocks_78@hotmail.com
From: Plainfield, ON (Canada)	Date: 9 Feb 2007
Subject: Strachan

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my name is Taryn Strachan and I am 28 yrs old. I live here in Canada and am the last Strachan on my side. I am an only child my father is Christopher Riley Strachan(March24,1956) and his mother is Marilyn Elizabeth Strachan(Dec.18,193?) I have never met someone else with my last name (first either)so it was nice to see that i had a "Clan". Thanks.

Name: Stephanie Strain	Email: strainasylum@aol.com
From: Orlando,FL (USA)	Date: 5 Jan 2007
Subject: Hail and well met

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My family has been in the United States for a couple of hundred years, but may be related to the John Strain shown in the "Strain DNA Project" that came over from Scotland as part of the "Scottish Plantation Project" (1700-1770?). My first known ancestor here in the US was Andrew Strain (North Carolina). My most direct ancestor is my great-grandfather, (Andrew's grandson?) John K. Strain (North Georgia). Our line's family research came up with the stag coat of arms and information from Ireland, with the caveat that, while the name was shown in Ireland, it was of Scottish origin. At the time, I did not understand that, but this site is very helpful. It's a pity that women cannot request family coat of arms, since matrilineal descent is more easily proven. At any rate, I WOULD check the box and add to the request for family coat of arms and Clan Chief, were I able to do so. Thank you for the information and I will continue to support the clan's effort, as I can.

Name: Jack Alton Strawn	Email: bassoon28@aol.com
From: San Antonio, TX	Date: 14 Dec 2006
Subject: Hello

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It has been fascinating looking through this website. Best wishes to the Clan.

Name: Craig Strachan	Email: cstrachan2001@yahoo.com
From:	Date: 10 Dec 2006
Subject: Merry Xmas

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Hello All Strachans' (whatever spelling etc) Me and mine wish you all a very merry xmas and a happy new year. Craig Strachan

Name: Heather Strachan	Email: heather@bigpond.com
From: PERTH, W.A. (AUSTRALIA)	Date: 5 Dec 2006
Subject: LOST CONTACT WITH FAMILY MEMBERS OF MINE AND FATHER "GLEN FORBES STRACHAN"

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S.T.O.P!!!!! I KNOW YOUR SCROLLING DOWN THE LIST & CONSIDERED PASSING MY LONG MESSAGE, (FOR YOUR OWN REASONS) BUT I HOPE U CAN STAY LONG ENOUGH TOO READ ON (I KNOW, IN THIS DAY AND AGE, TIME, ISN'T EASY TOO FIND) THANK YOU....

THIS SITE IS EXTRAORDINARILY BENEFICIAL TO SUCH A VAST VARIETY OF PEOPLE, FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE, BUT WITH ONE COMMON DENOMINATOR---OUR STRACHAN HERITAGE SOOO.. I'M HEATHER STRACHAN & IM 32, AND RESIDE IN AUSTRALIA, & HAVE HAD MINIMAL INFORMATION REGARDING MY FAMILY HERITAGE (MEMBERS AND CULTURES OF THE "MIGHTY SCOTS") ALTHOUGH FOSTERED AT BIRTH (IN AUSTRALIA) MY FATHER, GLEN FORBES STRACHAN, & I HAD A CLOSE RELATIONSHIP AS WE WERE EACH OTHERS ONLY RELATIVES IN AUSTRALIA. I SAY "had" AS HE HAS PASSED AWAY. I HAVE HAD NO IDEA OR RESOURCES TO BEGIN TOO INFORM ANY "STRACHAN" RELATIVE THAT MAY/NOT BE AWARE THAT THEY HAVE ALSO LOST A "TRUE SCOTS" BUT MAY GAIN MORE MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILY....KEEP READING,,, I HOPE IM NOT TOO HARD TOO FOLLOW... I HAVE LITTLE INFORMATION ON ANY RELATIVES OF OURS.. ALL I CAN OFFER IS THE FOLLOWING; MYSELF- HEATHER TANYA STRACHAN- AUSTRALIA MY DAD- GLEN FORBES STRACHAN- EDINBURGH / AUSTRALIA MY GRANDMOTHER- MARGERET STRACHAN- EDINBURGH MY UNCLE- STEWART STRACHAN- EDINBURGH. I HAVE 5 CHILDREN FROM 14-5 GLENN, MEISHA, BRAYDON, DALE & (BONNIE) DEAN-- AUSTRALIA THEY HAVE NO BLOOD RELATIVES ON MY SIDE, ie NO GRANDPARENTS, AUNTY'S UNCLES COUSINS etc IN AUSTRALIA, SO WHEN I DISCOVERED THIS SITE, (AS I AM NEW 2 THE WEB) I THOUGHT "WHAT A FANTASTIC & ENCOURAGING OPPORTUNITY FOR MY FAMILY, AND MANY OTHERS, TO LEARN AND APPRECIATE ALL THINGS "STRACHAN!!!!" ANY PERSONAL INFO THAT I HAVE SUPPLIED, THAT U MAYBE ABLE TOO CONTRIBUTE INFORMATION TOO WOULD BE A DREAM & EDUCATION COME TRUE TOO EVERYONE AT MY END OF THE WORLD. I WILL KEEP VIEWING THIS SITE & TEACH MY CHILDREN AS MUCH AS I CAN IN THE HOPES THAT THEY WILL CARRY ON THE TRADITIONS & SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR "ROOTS" LONG AFTER I GO CHEERS TOO ALL, & A VERY, VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS

Name: Elizabeth Jane Strachan	Email: private
From: Buffalo, NY (USA)	Date: 9 Nov 2006
Subject:

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Hello, my grandfather came from Scotland William Joseph Strachan, he immigrated to Buffalo New York where he married Alice Wynn. They had 8 children, one of whom is my father... William G. Strachan born in 1936. I have three brothers William, Thomas and David. This website is great.

Name: Shireen Strachan	Email: shireen_jojo@hotmail.co.uk
From: Peterhead	Date: 8 Nov 2006
Subject: Read this please

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My name is Shireen Strachan, my father is Darrin Strachan . We stay in Peterhead, my grandparents are Dougal (douglas-wood) Strachan and my Granny Irene Strachan , I also have a Uncle Douglas named after his father who passed away last year. We know of, but don't know a lot of the Strachan family as most have passed away . More information: my grandfather has a few brothers one I know of was called BANDI! Please email me! MY DAD ALSO HAS 2 COUSINS I THINK MARK STRACHAN AND SOMEONE ELSE.. PLEASE GET IN TOUCH AND EMAIL ME ON shireen_jojo@hotmail.co.uk Thank You!

Name: Lesley Tate	Email: lesleytate133aol.com
From: Sedgefield (GB)	Date: 23 Oct 2006
Subject: Straughan

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My Great Grandmother was called Margaret Jane Straughan. She was born in County Durham in 1860. I have traced her ancestors back to Northumberland to the mid 1700s but then the trail goes cold. The name has been carried down the generations with my uncle having the name as his middle name then my cousin and now I have named my son Christopher Straughan. I feel very proud to have connections to this name. Excellent site.

Name: Michelle Elsey	Email: m_a_elsey@hotmail.com
From: Oregon (USA)	Date: 18 Oct 2006
Subject:

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Hello, I am trying to find out about my background. I was born in Scotland in 1977 to Kathleen Strachan and her Australian husband, Barry Scherini. My mother remarried when I was three and I have lived in the US since. I don't know much about my family and would like to know more. I know that my mother has brothers and sisters still living in Scotland and England. My mothers mother is still alive but her father passed away years ago. The last time that I visited Scotland was when I was in 4th grade which was a long time ago. I now have a husband and two little girls. I would like to visit Scotland someday and would like to meet all of my family so if there is any of you on here please contact me. I feel like I know nothing of my past and need help.

Name: Richard M. Williams	Email: rmwilliams4@yahoo.com
From: Martinsville, IN (USA)	Date: 16 Oct 2006
Subject: Strawn/Straughan

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I am a descendant of Lancelot Strawn/Straughan and Mary Buckman Cooper. Awsome site...my family tree is turning into a family thicket as the more I search the bigger the family.I do not currently know anyone named Strawn/Straughan or any related names. Lancelot's wife came to America at age 2 with William Penn and is said to have sat on his lap during the voyage (no,not for the entire voyage).

Name: Cheryl Louise McGhan	Email: cheryllmcghan@hotmail.com
From: Seaside, CA (USA)	Date: 15 Oct 2006
Subject: Response to Craig Strachan

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Hi Mr. Strachan, Thank you so much for the comment on the history of the Strachans. I am sure that we are connected and some day I hope to go back to Ireland a third time and meet the rest of the very big Strachan (I'll call it a clan even though...) bunch. My George Strachans were heading for Australia originally but the ship was full and so they went to the USA instead. I have pictures of MaryJane Strachan and a Tom Strachan. I am related to the Strachans on my father's side. John McGhan married MaryJane Strachan and they had my grandfather Lee Francis McGhan. More to come! Cheryl McGhan Tomorrow I go to Pismo Beach for a few days and then I will return back home. Sincerely, Cheryl McGhan

Name: Craig Anthony Strachan	Email: cstrachan2001@yahoo.com
From: Pimpama, QLD (Australia)	Date: 12 Oct 2006
Subject: STRACHAN/STRAHAN OF IRELAND

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Hello, My ancestors come from Kirkinriola, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland. The family lived for about 3 to 4 generations there, having come over from either SW Scotland, Ayrshire, or from NW England, maybe from the Linen Industry of those two areas? As far back as I can go at the moment, my gggrandfather was a Henry Strahan m Jane Gardiner, their son David m Sarah Christie and migrated to Australia, after David had tried his luck in North America (Canada?) with some of his brothers and did not like it, he came back to Ireland then went out to Australia. His brother Henry Strachan\Strahan also came out to Australia and married Eliza Christie, Sarah's sister or cousin. David and Sarah were married in the Wellington Street Presbyterian Church, Ballymena. David's son David Gardiner Strachan m Ellen Mary Morrison, Ellen's family came out to Australia from Mauchline, Stair, Trabochmains, Ayrshire area. Ellen's gradparents, James Morrison m Hellen Barclay at Mauchline, there are Morrisons buried at Stair Church, as well as Strachans. I am lead to beleive that the Morrisons were from Norway, a shipwrecked son of the King of Norway named Muirson, The name was anglisised to Morrison and they served as Breives for one of the West Scotland Clans. This might be of interest to Cheryl L McGhan, as her family comes from Kirkinriola I gather, we may be related Craig Strachan May your glass be always half full Farewell and haste ye back

Name: Rodney Strachan	Email: rodeomantx@yahoo.com
From: Fort Worth, Tx (USA)	Date: 11 Oct 2006
Subject: Fellow Strachan's

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My brother Michael Strachan sent me this site to enjoy and my other brother Bradley Strachan live fairly close to each other and they have alot of info on our family. My father was Robert Strachan and my grandfather was Donald Strachan ended up in Aberdeen S.D. and we have people all over the place. Thank you for this site is is fun!

Name: Jim Strachan	Email: private (MEMBER)
From: Waterbury, CT (USA)	Date: 07 Oct 2006
Subject: Looking for Strachans in CT

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Looking to get information from Strachan families in the state of Connecticut.

Name: Linda Castle	Email: private
From: Strachan, Scotland	Date: 07 Oct 2006
Subject: Strachan (Village)

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Just found your link and its super. My interest in Strachan is that I am actually residing there, has been the last 10 years. Its really lovely here and I absolutely love it. Anyone passing by Strachan , give me shout :) As an incomer resident of many years in Strachan itself, I am very interested in the history of the clan and pleased to have found this link one lazy saturday.

Name: Carlette Strachan	Email: Csaxxy@aol.com
From: Sacramento, CA (USA)	Date: 28 Sep 2006
Subject: getting to know you

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I would like to learn more about my heritage. My parents are Carribean and I realize that my surname comes from a slaveowner, meaning the Carribean heritage represents my ancestors as slaves who escaped to the Carribean Islands or were taken there by force to be used as chattel. Despite this grim picture, I would like to connect with the other side of my ancestry. I am contemplating taking a trip to Scotland, in search of my "heritage". Thank you for listening. Carlette Strachan

Name: Lillian Strachan	Email: mzlil@lycos.com
From: Cornwall, UK	Date: 22 Sep 2006
Subject: WOW!!!

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I always knew the name was Scottish, but learned so much more today surfing the net. Did you know that we tend to use the same names, there is John, James, Alexander, Janet, Lindsay and others in our family. This Strachan branch has roots in the Caribbean, Jamaica et.al. What is the connection to South Carolina and the Strachan Cargo ships ? What is the connection to Jamaica and the millions of Strachans who are African descended, just curious. I want this information for my children, more Strachans.

Name: Laura Strachan	Email: private
From: Cornwall, UK	Date: 16 Sep 2006
Subject: Heritage

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Wonderful website. Really interesting read. I have been tracing my father's family but being at the other end of the UK its not been easy getting hold of BMD and census records. My grandfather, George Edward Strachan was born in Glasgow in 1906 but before that the family is in Forfar and Kincardineshire, Fettercairn to be more precise. Nice to see they stayed in a Strachan stronghold for so long. Keep up the good work.

Name: Gordon Barclay Strachan	Email: gbstrachan@hotmail.com
From: Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand	Date: 16 Sep 2006
Subject: Heritage

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My Great Grandfather James Milne Strachan (tailor) emmigrated to New Zealand in 1875 aboard the ship Aldergrove. he was born in Stonehaven (near Aberdeen)Scotland in 1819 the son of Alexander Strachan (weaver) and Margaret Brown. He married Jane Cochrane in Peebleshire and had a daughter Jane Anne born c1851 and a son James (my Grandfather) born in 1853. Jane was the daughter of William Cochrane and Elizabeth Cochrane who were cousins also cousins of Dr Peter and Hugh Cochrane of Muckleree Perthshire. My Great Grandfather I believe lived for a short time in Glasgow before emmigrating to New Zealand with his family. My Grandfather married Helen Moir in New Zealand in 1882. Helen Moir was born at Orchard Cottage in Old Aberdeen in 1853 the daughter of George Moir and Bethia Reanie. I have very little information prior to my Great grandfather and would love to hear from anyone connected with that side of the family.

Name: Silje Strachan	Email: private
From: Oslo, Norway	Date: 18 Sep 2006
Subject: just a note

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its funny to see how many Strachans there are in the world. and from so many countrys! and I have the pleasure of being the first from Norway in this guestbook! (hurra=D) I know that there are two familys in Norway which have Strachan as their surname, my family and someone I never meet before... I think it's really interesting to read about the history of Strachan, to see where we come from. BTW: I've been in Strachan! one summer I was in scotland. and norwegians and scots pronunce it two different ways... and every time I meet a new person, I always (almost) been asked "how do you say that...??" =)

Name: Steve Strawn	Email: strawnsteve@hotmail.com
From: Kennewick, WA (USA)	Date: 19 Aug 2006
Subject: just a note

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Here we are. Near as I have found I am a from a long line. As far back as I can tell from Lancelot Strawn. When I find my "paperwork" that I have I will tell more. Just good to see a place to post messages.

Name: Donna Strachan	Email: dsb55w@yahoo.com
From: Somerset, NJ (USA)	Date: 12 Aug 2006
Subject: Strachans in Jamaica

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Hi my name is Donna Strachan, my Grandfather was James Strachan of Manchester Jamaica.

Name: Cheryl (Strawn) Zumberge	Email: czoomie56@yahoo.com
From: CELINA, OHIO (USA)	Date: 11 Aug 2006
Subject: Lancelot Straughn

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Hi, Wanting more info on Lancelot Straughan, wife Mary (Cooper) Buckman? anything would be appreciated. I found out that Mary Buckman and family did come over on the "Welcome" with William Penn in 1682. Would like more info from Scotland!!! Can anyone Help me? Thanks, Cheryl

Name: Ruth Strachan	Email: rstrachan@dodo.com.au
From: Ballarat, Victoria (Australia)	Date: 22 Jul 2006
Subject: Doubly Strachan

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I am descended from George Scorgie Strachan of Aberdeen, captain in the Merchant Navy. His father was a railway carter, his grandfather a crofter. I married William Strachan, doubley a Strachan descendant - from Strachan the boat builder on one side and Strachan the flour miller on the other. Would be pleased to hear from anyone who may be interested. Having looked at the pedigree of the famous Family of Strachan I saw that the last known Head of the Family at the time was someone living I think in Sweden in the 1930s. Or perhaps in Denmark. What happened to this man? Had been told that Strachans did not belong to a clan but to a tribe - the Tribe of Mar - and were referred to as a Family. Good to see us coming up to date! Cheers, Ruth

Name: Kyle Strachan	Email: kylestrachan@yahoo.com
From: Edinburgh (Scotland)	Date: 16 Jul 2006
Subject: Doubly Strachan

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great web page, I´m going to look into it a bit more and sign up, Im very interested in where we all come from. Im based in Edinburgh but travel a lot all over the globe, so it may be nice to meet some of you folks sometime. Cheers KYLE

Name: Graham Strachan	Email: graham@grahamstrachan.orangehome.co.uk
From: Scotland	Date: 8 Jul 2006
Subject: Website

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Hi, Great site, lots of info. regards Graham Strachan

Name: Kristopher Strawn	Email: promedqa@bellsouth.net
From: Bartlett, TN (USA)	Date: 30 Jun 2006
Subject: lineage

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Greetings from the American cousin. We have a rather large group of Strawn's here in west Tennessee and would like to be recognized as part of your family. The oldest ancestor that I am aware of is Christopher Columbus Strawn father or Earl Columbus Strawn, Earl was my grand father. My father is Jimmy Barlow Strawn. Please respond.

Name: Eddie Falk - Tel. +44 (0) 19756 41288	Email: eddie@theglenkindiearmshotel.com
From: Glenkindie, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire (Scotland)	Date: 7 Jun 2006
Subject: Strachan coat of arms

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Dear Clan Strachan, I am licencee at The Glenkindie Arms Hotel and we proudly display the STRACHAN of Glenkindie Coat of Arms on the front of our Hotel, ( as Dennis and Jim will testify to ) we have also incorporated it on our Polo shirts and are proud to wear the coat of arms of the Strachan family.

A note from Jim Strachan (Guestbook Moderator):
The hotel is called the Glenkindie Arms Hotel, and it's located right down the road from Kildrummy Castle and Glenkindie House (previous home to the old Strachan baronetcy of Glenkindie). A must stop for all Strachans visiting the area... even if it's for a quick pint with Buster.
http://www.theglenkindiearmshotel.com

Name: Nicholas E Armitage	Email: lipaudio@earthlink.net
From: Greeley, CO (USA)	Date: 1 Jun 2006
Subject: this is great

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I am 95% sure I am a Strachan even though I have an English last name and am truly proud to be one. It was great to get to know more about this clan which I again am almost positive I belong to.

Name: Betty Butler (MEMBER)	Email: betbutler@aol.com
From: Dallas, TX (USA)	Date: 21 May 2006
Subject: William Strachan

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So glad I found your website. I'm hoping to find more info on my husband's gr-gr-gr-gr-gr grandfather, William Strachan. His son, William, served in the Am. Rev. from NY, married into the Dutch family, Bogart. Have a lot on the family, but would like to find out if the elder William was the immigrant, and from where in Scotland he came.

Name: Jim Straughan	Email: jim@straughan.ca
From: Komoka, ON, Canada	Date: 04 Apr 2006
Subject: Greetings

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Greetings I am gratified that I Stumbled upon this site. It's gratifying to see someone take the time and money to offer such a resource to the public and posterity. I am a Straughan originally from from the Goderich area of Ontario Canada now residing near London Ontario. If anyone knows any history of the earliest Straughans who originally settled the Huron County area and/or moved from this area I would be most gratified to hear from you. Jim Straughan voice 519 641 4355 email sirmls@look.ca www.straughan.ca

Name: Patrick Archambeau	Email: archway@totalspeed.net
From: Longmont, CO, USA	Date: 22 Mar 2006
Subject:

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I am so proud of everyone for putting this site together! My gr. gr. granpa was a jailer for Bat Masterson in dodge city; Hotel de Straughn it was referred to. John Straughn also was the person who moved all the original occupants of Boot Hill to its current location. I have lots of other info about this line of Straughns if anyone is interested! Strachans Unite!!

Name: Trudy Houston	Email: [private]
From: Northern Ireland	Date: 17 Mar 2006
Subject: Hello

Comments:
My maiden name is Strachan. My family are from Dundee, Scotland, although the majority of them have moved away now. I came across this website by chance and I have found it very interesting. I know we have some distant relatives in Canada and some in Australia but I didn't realise their were so many Strachans from so many different countries around the world. I say hello to every one of you. Strachans of the world unite !!

Name: ALISON BUSBY	Email: alisonbusby1@aol.co.uk
From: Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland	Date: 3 Mar 2006
Subject: TRACING MY GRANDFATHERS FAMILY

Comments:
HI MY NAME IS ALISON I AM TRYING TO TRACE MY GRANDFATHERS FAMILY HIS NAME IS SIMON CAMERON STRACHAN HE MARRIED MY GRANDMOTHER GEORGINA MONTGOMERY AT LOGIEBUCHAN CHURCH ABERDEENSHIRE SCOTLAND ON THE 19TH JANUARY 1935 HE LIVED AT ARTROCHIE,ELLON ABERDEENSHIRE MY GRANDMOTHER LIVED AT LITTLE HADDO FOVERN ABERDEENSHIRE THEY HAD A SON ALISTAIR MY DAD MY DEAR GRANDMOTHER PASSED AWAY IN 1985 I NEVER MET MY GRANDFATHER I HOPE SOMEONE OUT THERE HAS SOME INFORMATION TO HELP. THANKYOU GREAT SITE

Name: Alan Bennett Strachan	Email: helenstrachan@msn.com
From: Buckie, Morayshire, Scotland	Date: 26 Feb 2006
Subject: n/a

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Hi. I'm Alan Bennett Strachan, born Aberdeen Scotland 1957. Father's Peter Bennett Strachan, born Bathgate Scotland 1933. Anyone interested contact me.

Name: Kelly Colleen Strahan	Email: Barrten@aol.com
From: Saint Simons Island, GA, USA	Date: 13 Feb 2006
Subject: Family Tree

Comments:
Hey to all Distant Cusz....... This is a wonderful site!!!!! My line as I know it is, starting with my Dad. Jimmy Paul Strahan Paul Castolin Strahan William Andrew Strahan James (Jeems) Edward Strahan Warren Strahan Cornelius Neal Strahan Moses Strahan Sr. Othneil Strahan Alexander Strahan David Strahan Alexander Strachan (this has been my road block till now, any info would be a Big help. B:abt 1620-1625 from Glenkindie, Aberdeen??? Arrived in Virgina,U.S.A. in 1657)

Hugs to all,

Kelly

Name: Bobbie Kay Roberts	Email: [private]
From: Michigan, USA	Date: 9 Feb 2006
Subject:

Comments:
Hello, my maiden name is Straham. Quite some time ago, one of my college professors told me that I should research my background. His last name was "Stroyan, " a professor of Educational Administration at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. He wrote out the original origin of the name and explained how the name was shorten over a period of time. He also said that our family was one of the first Blacks to arrive in America. After a number of years, I tried to contact him for more information and his wife told me that he had died. I wish that I had asked her for more information. He told me some of the same information that I have read at this website (about Ireland) If possible, I would like more information. Thanks, Bobbie

Name: Jared Strachan	Email: j_fstrachan@bigpond.com
From: Nyngan, NSW Australia	Date: 27 Jan 2006
Subject:

Comments:
Hey Strachans, i am a Strachan that lives in nsw australia my famliy is from glasgow scotland and other side is mongomery that lives in glasgow,tain,perth scotland just like 2 say this is a great website cheers mates.

Name: Guestbook Moderator - Jim Strachan	Email: jim@clanstrachan.com
From:	Date: 6 Jan 2006
Subject: Response to Question

Comments:

I recently received a question from a person who was married to a Strachan, had children, and later divorced. Specifically, she wanted to know if she and the kids could become members of the Society. Unfortunately, the return email and telephone number were not provided.

To answer your question, all membership applications are processed by the Member Secretary and approved by the Board. From a genealogical perspective, once you are married into a family you become part of that family tree forever, regardless of divorce, and especially if you have children! Furthermore, the bylaws of the Society have no exclusion clause pertaining to divorce (I helped write them). So, I think I'm on fairly solid ground saying, you have a VERY good chance of being accepted as a member.

Moreover, the Clan Strachan Society is an inclusive organization. Even those with no blood, marriage, or adoption ties to the Strachan clan can join under a "Non-Voting Affiliate" membership... however, in your case I don't think that would be a problem.

Finally, I think it admirable that you want to provide your children a sense of history and culture. I know it was very important to me when I was growing up. As you read the notes below, I think you will find many who feel the same way.

Name: Geraldine Shandor-Strachan	Email: gernjim@earthlink.net
From: San Diego, CA (USA)	Date: 2 Jan 2006
Subject: Family Pride

Comments:

Family pride and history are an important part of life. I'm glad you are doing this while family members are still alive to participate. I didn't start early enough, and my maternal side of the family will probably remain a mystery.

Name: Durham Strachan	Email: durham@peterstrachan.com.au
From: Melbourne, Australia	Date: 15 Dec 2005
Subject:

Comments:

Interesting to look at your Site, My grandparents came from Auchinleck Scotland to Auckland New Zealand around 1905 Grandfather was a coal miner in Scotland I have the marraige cert and am interested in following the line.

Name: Lindsay Strachan - SCC Member's daughter	Email:
From: Temecula, CA (USA)	Date: 13 Dec 2005
Subject: hey there...

Comments:

hey dad! well since Alesia has commented, and Keith has commented, I decided I would too. I was looking all over the site, and its really cool. You and Dennis did a GREAT job on this. I definitely know which site I will go to if I have to a family history project! Really, really good work. Ok well I'll talk to you later...

Name: Dennis Strawhun - SCC Member (Co-Founder & President)	Email: dennis@clanstrachan.com
From: Carlsbad, CA (USA)	Date: 12 Dec 2005
Subject: Welcome!

Comments:

Welcome to all!! Jim and myself have finally gotten together after about 3 years of emails and gotten this site and the Clan up and running. I will say that Jim is the brains and most of the work behind this site. I'm more of an idea guy.

Jim is a (Straken) and mine is (Strawn) so we have two guys with both pronunciations!

And, yes... we look alike! I will say that the male line of Strachan has certain characteristics. high eye ridges and cheek bones, deep set eyes and in sonme cases very large ears!

I got lucky and got my moms ears! poor Jim! LOL!

When I first met Ben (my fathers and grandfathers name also) he looked just like my great uncle! no doubt we are related!

I have been into the Scottish Highland Games and Clan Gatherings on the west coast for about 15 years now and I was the grounds director for the San Diego Scottish Highland Games for 4 years. We will be at most of the games in the San Diego, Orange County and L.A. area this year with our new Clan tent. We were riding on the coat tails of the Tribe of Mar clan tent because of our affiliation with the Tribe of Mar but have decided to branch out. We hope in the future to have Clan Tents at the games nearest you. The Strachan tartan is the Mar district tartan with blue added. You can properly wear both.

I have just returned from Scotland this past summer where I met and became friends (well family) with Ben and asked him if he would be interested in becoming our chief. Being the humble man, he said that he would accepted if, we would all have him. By the way he is the only Strachan (Strawn) in the town of Strachan (Strawn) and cannot claim at this time any tie to the last chief Admiral Richard Strachan of Thornton. At this time all 5 house's of Strachan are extinct. We might be starting a 6th house in nominating Ben!! we will keep all informed as we walk through this process.

My line and spelling come from Missouri by way of the Carolinas in the early 1700's. Another group of Strachans came over in 1699 with William Penn and still reside in Pennsylvania but have change the spelling to the phonetic Strawn. As Jim has written in his book, most in Scotland and around Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire pronounce it Straken but a few still say it the old way as does Ben. The name comes from "the Strath of Awen" or the valley of the river Awen. By the way the picture that I took of Ben on this web site has him standing in that valley with the river in the back ground!

A wee bit of fun history for you all. Do you all recall the movie "Cat Balou" ? Lee Marvin and Jane Fonda? anyway Lee Marvin plays two characters "Kid Shaleen" and the bad guy with the silver tipped nose...thats right STRAWN!!! if you havent seen the movie rent it...worth the time.

as for my side of the Strachan clan in the late 1800's along the Kansas/ Missouri border a certain Samuel Strawhun was shot and killed by Wild Bill Hickock. in the newspaper article about the fight his name was spelled 4 different ways!

as far as we can gather Sam and Bill had had previous run ins with each other and rumor has it Sam had once bested Bill in a fist fight. so the blood was bad. Sam and his cronies went into the local saloon and ordered beers on a hot summer day. the bartender had just gotten in a new batch of glass beer mugs from St Louis and asked Sam not to take them out of the bar. Sam refused and went out with mug in hand. Bill rides in and goes in for a drink. the bartender ask Bill to help him out with Sam. one word led to another and Bill pulled and fired hitting Sam right in the forehead killing him instantly! pure murder and it almost caused a riot in the town where Sam was well known and liked.

I encourage you all to continue in your search for your family and I can guarantee this... every year that goes by you will learn something new and wonderfull about your heritage and yourself. I was hooked when I discovered our clan motto "non timeo sed caveo" I do not fear but am cautious. That pretty much sums me up. I do not fear much but I am a cautious guy.

once again welcome to you all and I hope that I have the chance to meet you all at some time or another.

talk soon d

Name: Cauleen Strachan

Email:

Date: 17 Nov 2005

Comments

I'm just doing some exploring of the Strachan name and Tartan as I have a new nephew coming soon. He will be half Strachan and Half MacMillan, what a combination. There are a few of us Strachans here in Edmonton Alberta (Grandma & Grandpa, 7 children and 6 grand children. My Mother will really enjoy this site.

Name:: Julia Strachan
Email:: juliastrachan1983@gmail.com
Date:: 14 Nov 2005

Comments

Hi, I'm in Kings Mountain, NC. I'm the daughter of Richard W. Strachan, who was born in 1936. Please feel free to e-mail me, especially if you're nearby.

Name:: John Strachan II
Email:: tw0f1sh35@hotmail.com
Date:: 28 Oct 2005

Comments

Hello Family :) This site is wonderful, thank you so much. Scotland Forever!! John Stuart Strachan II Atlanta, GA Feel Free to Email Me anytime, love to hear from any Strachans.

Name:: Amanda Strachan
Email:: amandagrace1999@yahoo.ca
Date:: 25 Oct 2005

Comments

Hi im looking for information on my great grandfather William George Brebber Strachan born July 5,1892 who married Annie Lawley, July 5,1915 and died July 3, 1967, and had 11 children including my grandpa George Alexander Strachan. Im living in Calgary,AB Canada and born in Halifax Nova Scotia. This is a great site

Name:: Amanda Strachan
Email:: amandagrace1999@yahoo.ca
Date:: 25 Oct 2005

Comments

Hello everyone.I live in Calgary Albeta Canada, Born in Nova Scotia. Im the grandaughter of George Alexsander and Violet Strachan. I am really into my family history and find that the Strachans are a great clan to belong to. Great site!

Name:: JOHN STRACHAN
Email:: goldenboy639@yahoo.co.uk
Date:: 24 Oct 2005

Comments

HI THER I AM LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY GRANDFATHER JOHN STRACHAN BORN 1890/1892 IN IRELAND MOVED 2 SCOTLAND 1920 LIVED AT EAST AVE VIEWPARK LANARKSHIRE WIFES NAME WAS ANNIE OMLY HAD 1 SON MY FATHER ROBERT BORN ABOUT 1925 MARRIED ROSE O,HANLON thank u all in advance for any info JOHN STRACHAN

Name:: Brad
Email:: brad_strachan@optusnet.com.au
Date:: 23 Oct 2005

Comments

Hello fellow Strachans. My name is Brad and I'm from Croydon in Victoria, Australia (about 30km east of Melbourne). My grandparents (Gus & Margaret Strachan) settled in Wandin North (about 45km east of Melbourne) about 1920-30. Not sure how i/we fit in the "Strachan" scheme of things, but interesting to know this and other sites are around.

Name:: Emily Strachan
Email:: synthesizer88@yahoo.com
Date:: 17 Oct 2005

Comments

oh and just an idea--you should allow people to post pictures. It would be very fun to see what everyone looks like!

Name:: Emily Strachan
Email:: synthesizer88@yahoo.com
Date:: 17 Oct 2005

Comments

Its funny because two people used "strachan2@hotmail" as their email address and their names were Emily and Bruce. My name is Emily and my fathers name is Bruce Strachan. Just found that interesting. We are Detroit natives (now I'm in Los Angeles)..I believe my great grandfather moved over from Scotland to Michigan with his son Donald Strachan. I'm the last in my family to carry on the Strachan name and that makes me quite sad. Perhaps I will keep my maiden name. great site!

Name:: Susan Straughen
Email:: tbearent@ezy.net
Date:: 12 Oct 2005

Comments

I am the daughter of William Lewis Straughen of Penns Grove, New Jersey, USA. While the name is spelled slightly different, that has always been an issue in my family; the spelling of the name. Next time that my husband and I visit Scotland, we must get up to the clan lands of the Strachan's.

Name:: Fraser Strachan
Email:: fraser.strachan@mto.gov.on.ca
Date:: 09 Oct 2005

Comments

Great site and very informative. My name is Fraser Strachan and I'm 30 years old. I was born in Canada but am a dual citizen (United Kingdom and Canadian). Born my parents are 1st generation Scots. My dad was adopted by the Strachan's in the Govan area, and located his real mother (Fleming) 20 years ago. Can't wait to find out where I fit in the family tree! Thank you.

Name:: debbie reid
Email:: debbiereid@sasktel.net
Date:: 08 Oct 2005

Comments

Just saying hi from granddaughters of James C. Strachan. He was born in Edzell Scotland. Anyone interested contact debbiereid@sasktel.net

Name:: Donald Patrick Strachan
Email:: ybfc@coastalnow.net
Date:: 01 Oct 2005

Comments

This is a fine site. I had no idea the family had spread so far across the globe.

Name:: David Strachan
Email:: strachan@rosehearty.com
Date:: 23 Sep 2005

Comments

My Strachan family have their early origins in Gamrie Banffshire. Most of the known history is that the family farmed at Peathill (close to Fraserburgh) from around 1810 to the 1970's when the family connection with the Peathill district seemed to come to an end. Families connected by marriage are Lawrence, Birnie, Mair, Milne, Rae and Walker. My search for family is stalled so I hope this message can start it moving again.

Name:: Thomas Strachan
Email:: tjstrachan8@hotmail.com
Date:: 20 Sep 2005

Comments

Good to the Clan is so strong (so many of us). my grandad was called william jame strachan and my great grandad was called John. would like to find out more about the family.I live in Brighton. South of England

Name:: Terry J Strachan
Email:: strachat@telus.net
Date:: 17 Sep 2005

Comments

Hi, I'm from Toronto and don't know much about my family history,but find it very interesting. I'm Terry J Strachan son of James F Strachan (1935 - 1992) who is the son of Frank J Strachan (1900 - 1980). Please feel free to email me, I am now living in Calgary.

Name:: Jeremy Strachan
Email:: jamcats21@hotmail.com
Date:: 08 Sep 2005

Comments

Hello I don't know too much about my family. This site has opened my eyes and now I have a need to find as much as posible.I do not talk to my father(Robert John Strachan) of Ottawa,ON Canada. But I wish to find out more about The Strachan Clan. Please fell free to email me. I am 26, married and have too kids [boy(Konnor)2 in December, girl(Vanessa)8 in September] I wish to inform them as much as I can about our great family. Thank you so much Jeremy Robert Strachan

Name:: Megan
Email:: meg_helena@hotmail.com
Date:: 05 Sep 2005

Comments

Hello! My mother is Janet Strachan, born 1951 in BC, Canada, as was her father (Alexander Strachan, born 1918) before her. His father was Charles Strachan, born 1879 in Peterhead, Scotland and his parents were Bella Stuart and ? Strachan, also of Peterhead. If anyone has any info relating to my family, it would be much appreciated if you could email me. I'm trying to put together a family tree and don't have much information.

Name:
Email:
Date:: 21 Aug 2005

Comments

Thanks so very much for taking your time to create this very useful and informative site. I have learned a lot from your site. Thanks!!

Name:: Llonella Strachan
Email:: llonella@hotmail.com
Date:: 15 Aug 2005

Comments

Hi i am a strachan from the Bahamas who did not know my name came from so far away. I am trying to do a family tree to see how far back i can go. Its nice to know my name comes with a interesting history. Thank u.

Name:: Caroline Strachan
Email:
Date:: 22 Jul 2005

Comments

Hello hello from The Open University. I'm from Glasgow but live in Northants now with my English partner. But, you can take the lassie out of Scotland, but you'll never take Scotland out of the lassie. Alba Gu Brath

Name:: Alesia Louise Strachan
Email:
Date:: 21 Jul 2005

Comments

Hi Daddy!!!! he-he oh my gosh this is an awesome website... the next time I have 2 do a report on my family history I think you'll probably be my main source. Good job and I look forward on more updates. You also need to put in Sean. okay well love ya see ya lata your favorite daughter. :) j/k.

Name:: David Strachan
Email:
Date:: 14 Jul 2005

Comments

umm... hi...

Name:: jacqueline strachan
Email:: jacquisbliss@yahoo.com
Date:: 10 Jul 2005

Comments

hello! i am a strachan from the philippines. have you ever heard of any strachans from asia? my great-grandfather was caucasian who married a filipino woman and so we are light-skinned filipinos. im so proud of the strachan family. please email me anytime!

Name:: Michael Korabek
Email:: KorabekKorner@charter.net
Date:: 28 Jun 2005

Comments

Hi, are any of my cousins from Western New York still around? Drop me a line.

Name:: Regan Strachan
Email:: regan_strachan@yahoo.com
Date:: 28 Jun 2005

Comments

Hi there I am a Strachan from South Africa in my late 20,s. My fore father were the first of to brothers to come to South Africa from Scottland.It is very interesting to find out so much of the family and where I originate from,I did not know we were such a big family. feel free to contact me via email if I could be of any help thanx guys keep up the good work Regan

Name:: Tina
Email:: tinabug62@yahoo.com
Date:: 14 Jun 2005

Comments

I have a question about the ship Gildart. I would like to find a list of where each of these indentured servants were transferred to. I found the list here previously on another sites links. My aunt is doing reserach on a man that is listed on the manifest as one of the indentures servants from the 1747 voyage. And I know he escaped about a year after he was placed there. I have info after he was there and before he was captured however I have nothing of where he was indentured. If you have any of this info it would be greatly appreciated.

Name:: T Collins
Email:: tcollins@aol.com
Date:: 05 Jun 2005

Comments

Nice website! Best of wishes to you.

Name:: Anonymous
Email:: tom@gmail.com
Date:: 04 Jun 2005

Comments

You have done a very nice job with your website, I enjoy seeing where other people are from who visit your site. Keep up the good work! It will be interesting to watch your website grow as more people find out about it.

Name:: Debbie Strachan
Email:: minniemydog@hotmail.com
Date:: 02 Jun 2005

Comments

My father was Douglas Morrison Strachan, born May 3, 1926, died March 24, 1990. He was one of two sons of Helen MacCormack and William Strachan, both of Paisley. William died in 1958, Helen in the 1980s. His brother's name was Ian Strachan and he died in 1976. They both came to Canada in the 1950s and married Canadians. I have a brother and sister and we all live in Ontario with our families, and my uncle had three children, Maureen Strachan (presently married and living in Georgia), a son William and a son John, both in Ontario.

Name:: Robert Daniel Strachan
Email:: bstracha@enetis.net
Date:: 29 May 2005

Comments

Great site! Funny, my father's name is Don, his brothers name is Dee, they didn't even know there were rivers in Scotland by that name.

Name:: Stephanie Straughn
Email:: stephanie_straughn@hotmail.com
Date:: 28 May 2005

Comments

This is a really interesting site that I just found. I live in North Carolina and I am doing a senior memory book. Thanks for all the great information about my history and my last name has a new spelling not listed on this site!

Name:: Keith Michael Strachan
Email:
Date:: 27 May 2005

Comments

Hey Uncle Jimmy this is a really cool sight at first i didnt know anything about us haha but this is cool i dont know many strachan's and just seeing all of this is so cool ill talk to you all later

Name:: Sherry Strachan Doty
Email:: mom-cahummingbird@pacbell.net
Date:: 25 May 2005

Comments

Hi Jim! I met your brother John on the phone today. I was blown away when I found he has the same name as my father! My grandfather was John Brown Strachan. I know he had a brother but not much more than that. You have done an excellent job with your site. Thanks so much! Perhaps since I'm in Anaheim, one day we will meet!

Name:: David Strachan
Email:: david1300@optusnet.com.au
Date:: 20 May 2005

Comments

Born in Tillicoultry,Clackmannanshire 6 Nov 1929.Educated at Alloa Academy. Emigrated to Australia 1962.Had one son David Arthur now living in Queensland.Found the information on this site very informative.

Name:: Paul Strachan
Email:
Date:: 19 May 2005

Comments

I didn't know there was so much info on my name. This is great. I can't claim relation to the clan though ... I'm Jewish. I know my grandfather, George Strachan, was from Edinburgh, and he moved to the US after WWII. Either his father or grandfather moved to Scotland from Russia/Poland/Lithuania (depending on what time period you check) and I believe the name was changed to Strachan at that time. Does anyone know anything else regarding this? I am in NY,