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18.01.2022 Old family photos collage - cousins from across the world

15.01.2022 PLANNING a trip to SCOTLAND this year! THEN mark your calendars to attend this event...in addition to learning about a momentous occasion in Scottish history, you may see some information on the Menzies. https://arbroath2020.com//declaration-of-arbroath-family-/ 3 July - 14 August 2020, 9.30 am - 5.30 pm, Arbroath Abbey.... Declaration of Arbroath Family History Project Exhibition: The exhibition will display biographies, genealogical charts and coats of arms of 16 individuals associated with the Declaration, as well as information on another 33 'signatories.' Based on research carried out by staff and postgraduate students of the University of Strathclyde’s Genealogical Studies Postgraduate Programme.

15.01.2022 Menzies International Genealogy Under Study Inc. (MINGUS Inc) have launched their website - excellent information and reading for our Menzies families. http://www.themingusproject.com/

13.01.2022 This created digital image is part of a digitised photographic catalogued collection belonging to MINGUS Inc. Menzies International Genealogy Under Study, Inc. is an IRS approved 501(c)3 nonprofit public charity. Incorporated under Virginia law. Federal EIN: 84-2768659.

12.01.2022 FAMILY BIBLES The family Bible is a key item of genealogical documentation. The reason is that it was the spot where most families recorded births, marriages and deaths -- the very stuff of genealogy! In fact, a family bible might be the only record of such events in those years before the states started keeping vital statistics (mid-1800s). Even after the states started keeping vital statistics, families recorded their comings and goings in the family Bible. ... If you are fortunate enough to have a family Bible available to you, then cherish it! See more

10.01.2022 This may be of interest - don't forget to check the time difference between Australia and the USA - https://www.facebook.com/281099242666/posts/10158045286097667/?d=n

08.01.2022 Last minute ideas to do for Easter ! Tiered basket of goodies, hand painted and decorated farm eggs, get a Kids Kommittee organised to do the egg roll or egg hunt.

05.01.2022 Sometimes you find 'gems' when researching. This old newspaper clipping from a John Menzies, late of Crieff Volunteers, Scotland, making his 'comment' to The Editor on The Crieff to Comrie Railway. And quoting Elihu Burritt at the end. I looked up John Menzies in Crieff - and there is still a John Menzies listed as living there - so must be a relative. I'll send him a copy!!

04.01.2022 GENEALOGY INSIGHT When researching, or enquiring about your family heritage, are you aware of ‘Tanistry’? This is something that any genealogist researching into Scots Ancestry should be aware of, because of the twists and turns it created in genealogy. ... In this system the Tanist (Irish: Tánaiste; Scottish Gaelic: Tànaiste; Manx: Tanishtey) is the office of heir-apparent, or second-in-command, to succeed to the chieftainship or to the kingship. The genealogist should take care to note, that Scots Tànaiste is different from the Irish and Manx Law. The Gaels exported tanistry and other customs to those parts of Scotland which they controlled after 400 CE. The Picts (the other indigenous people of today's Scotland), did not share the succession principles of their neighbours of Ireland and Scottish Gaels. No female succession, or male succession via female lines, is allowed in the Irish and Gaelic succession model. By contrast, Pictish succession often used links through females (maternal grandson was apparently preferred heir of grandfather; and/or maternal nephew of uncle in Pictish custom. The royal succession in Celtic Scotland was limited to the elective agnatic or male line of the Siol Alpein (House of Alpin) until the accession of King Malcolm II in 1005. This monarch was the first to introduce the concept of hereditary monarchy in Scotland. He did so to try to eliminate the strife caused by the elective law, which encouraged rival claimants to fight for the Throne. Since Malcolm had only daughters, he also introduced the right of female-line succession in Scotland. This gave rise to conflict by competitors for generations thereafter. The Irish monarchies never at any stage allowed for female line succession, a position which is maintained to the present day. The Scots originally had ‘Tanistry Law’ and King Malcom II in 1005 introduced the right of female-line ‘Tanistry’ succession in Scotland because his descendants were daughters. Further readings: http://www.scotlandforvisitors.com/history/tanistry.php https://www.historyfiles.co.uk/FeaturesB/GaelsMacbeth01.htm http://allempires.com/article/index.php?q=macbeth http://www.thefullwiki.org/Tanistry

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