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Clan History
a brief history of
clan fergusson
The name Fergusson and its history spreads from Antrim in northeastern Ireland to the shores of Dalriada under Fergus mor Mac Erc, into the Highlands and to Dunkeld. Through emigration, either forced or voluntary, the name Ferguson and its rich heritage have travelled throughout the world.
As with world history much of the Clan Fergusson history has been lost through time and The Fergustranslation. It is generally believed all Fergussons claim descent from a very early king of the Scots, Fergus mor MacErc. The “Scotti” were well established in Dalriada (Argyllshire and the islands of Jura, Islay and Iona) by 500 A.D. The Scots spread from Ireland in the third century throughout “Caledonia” leavening the country around the ancient seats on the Tay and the Earn, spreading into Carrick and Galloway. According to Mediaeval historians Fergus was the founder of the Scottish monarchy.
Ayrshire and Dumfries Fergussons alike claim descent from Fergus, Prince of Galloway. The grandfather of Duncan Earl of Carrick and in turn great-great-grandfather to Robert Bruce, Fergus, restored the see of Whithorn and founded the Abbey of Dundrennan during the reign of David I and Malcolm IV. He died as a monk at Holyrood in 1161. Through Robert Bruce passes the line of the Royal Family of Great Britain
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A good, short overview of the clan Fergusson history.
Mentions locations, and connections to Scotland, Ireland, and English royal households.
– Cathy
Friday 13th, 2009
Why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky?
It is a long-ago brutal reality that give Friday the 13th it’s ‘unlucky’ status.
It was the date the the Pope declared that all “Knights Templar” (also known later as Huguenots) were to tortured and executed for blasphemy against the Catholic church.
Despite careful planning — there were a few Huguenot Knights who escaped this gruesome fate. Some found sanctuary in Cyprus, and much later made their way to Scotland.
When they reached Scotland, they helped to train Robert Bruce’s men, and teach them the art of being soldiers. If not for this training, Scotland would have fallen to the English, without Robert the Bruce becoming king.
This is just brief summary of the events set in motion by the tortures and executions ordered (by the Pope in Rome) on Friday the 13th.
I will add more post with details. So you can learn for yourself the details that overshadow this ominous date.
– Cathy
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