In a message dated 4/12/0 10:28:33 PM, BORDER-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << Hi Listers, Would anyone on list know anything about the Black Watch Tartan, which family or clan are allowed to wear it etc. ? Family Legend says my family are, but need information to either prove or disprove this. Many thanks, Chrissie. >> Chrissie, Many years ago it seems that I read a book by Sir Harry Lauder that mentioned the Black Watch Tartan. While that is not an answer, perhaps it might be a clue. L&S Bob Davis Vancouver, WA

This has nothing to do with the Black Watch conversation, but I saw a mention of Harry Lauder -- could someone translate "wee doch and dooris" for me? Lucille Richmond ----- Original Message ----- From: <Davis1624@aol.com> To: <BORDER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2000 8:52 PM Subject: Re: BORDER-D Digest V00 #108 > In a message dated 4/12/0 10:28:33 PM, BORDER-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > > << Hi Listers, > Would anyone on list know anything about the Black Watch Tartan, which > family or clan are allowed to wear it etc. ? > Family Legend says my family are, but need information to either prove or > disprove this. > Many thanks, > Chrissie. >> > > Chrissie, > Many years ago it seems that I read a book by Sir Harry Lauder that mentioned > the Black Watch Tartan. While that is not an answer, perhaps it might be a > clue. > L&S > Bob Davis > Vancouver, WA > > ______________________________