The results of my investigations I desired to lay before those who belong to the same worthy lineage. I had an anxiety to learn of my ancestry, in which I took a deep interest. This history is not written under the patronage of any one, neither was it suggested by any one. In some respects this may be regarded as an advantage for a judgment might be formed more correctly when not influenced by the pressure of immediate surroundings. Being removed a distance of four thousand miles adds also to the perplexity. Due efi"ort has been made to remedy them but this in some instances has been found impossible owing to the want of accurate information. Quarterly, 1st, Argent, a rock Gules 2nd, Argent, a dexter hand fesswise couped Gules holding a cross crosslet fitche in pale Azure. I am fully aware of the many imperfections contained in this volume.
#Clann macclean full
Owing to the repeated recurrence of the same name an index would not be of so much value as a full table of contents and it is believed that in the latter, the reader will experience no difficulty in finding the desired information. The clan takes it name from its first recognised chief, Gilleain na Tuaighe, meaning ‘Gilleain of the Battle Axe’, who was born in the early 13th century, though its roots can be traced back even further. Instead of an Index a copious Table of Contents is given. The chief of Clan MacLean is Sir Lachlan Maclean, and his seat is Duart Castle on Mull.
In some of those given, it was found next to impossible to reach the descendants now living. In some instances an account could not be obtained owing to the carelessness in preserving the records and hence, unwillingly, I have been forced to pass them over. The various cadets or septs have been presented as fully as it was possible.
Having presented the clan proper, the other histories could readily find a beginning. To treat of the MacLeans in other countries would require several volu&es-AmericaĪlone would demand a large one. The family histories of whatever branch must necessarily begin with the clan itself and as the clan history does not extend outside of Scotland, the foundation must necessarily be laid in the land of its birth. You can see the Clan Maclean brick in the monument area, noted by five standing granite blocks, behind the grandstands in the area normally where the fiddlers and country dancers perform during the Scottish Games. It will be observed that this volume is almost wholly confined to the MacLeans of Scotland. Alexander MacLean Sinclair, not only fully informed on the history of the clan of which his maternal grandfather was a worthy and honored member, but also ever ready and willing to impart bis knowledge along with many valuable suggestions.
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