This CD contains both the first and second editions of "History of the
Mathesons, with Genealogies of the Various Families". The first written in 1882
by Alexander Mackenzie, the second edited and largely rewritten by Alexander
MacBain in 1900. Mackenzie's first edition is included as it contains material
which was not included in the larger, second edition.
The Mathesons in fourteenth century Scotland rivalled their neighbors the
Mackenzies, but the aggression of the MacDonalds in the fifteenth century broke
their power and reduced them to a more limited or minor status. Here, Alexander
MacBain first deals with the origins and traditions of the chiefly branch of
Bennetsfield and the chiefship. He then turns to the Mathesons of Lochalsh and
Attadale, including not only the Scottish but also the Canadian branches. He
then considers the families of Matheson of Iomaire, of Glas-na-muclach, of
Sutherland, and of Shiness, Achany, and the Lews.
There are extensive appendices dealing with controversial issues relating to
the Mathesons, their history, and their genealogy. Finally, there is an account
of the Matheson tartan and the armorial bearings of the family.
This CD consists of scans of the original books, which can be browsed,
enlarged and printed if required. Please note: it is not searchable.
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