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From: hettrickhill <>
Subject: Re: Name origins
Date: Sun, 14 Sep 1997 15:19:56 -0700


Paula Barker wrote:
>
> Now you will probably be swamped with requests...if you have the time
> and inclanation (sp) could you please see if the book says anything
> about the FAULKNERS of Antrim County. I know that not all Faulkners are
> kin since it is a job title. But would really like to know.
>
> Paula
> in Texas

Hi Paula,
I don't mind looking up the names - it's repeating the bibliographical info
that makes me cross-eyed.
This is from *Scots Kith & Kin*

FALCONER: Kincardineshire 13th c.; KEITH
[This means that Falconer was a sept of the Clan Keith. Clan Keith was
located primarily in Kincardineshire and dates to the 13th century]

Keith: "In the time of David I, Hervey de Keith possessed half of the lands
named Keith in southwest East Lothian, and his great-grandson acquired the
other half by marrying its Fraser heiress. As hereditary Grand Marishals of
Scotland, the chiefs took a prominent part in the country's affairs and
battles, and attained vast possessions...The tenth and last Earl forfeited title
and all estates for active support of the Old Chevalier in 1715."

Diane

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