In a message dated 1/31/99 3:13:24 PM Pacific Standard Time, barnie@saltspring.com writes: << I am trying to trace the Cowan family that emigrated to Armagh from Melrose,Scot. in 1600's. They then emigrated to Ontario in 1844? What clan do the COWAN'S belong to? and if anyone else has information that would help I would really appreciate it.Thanks. Barnie McDonald Cowan from Salt Spring Island, B.C. >> There is a Cowan tartan and the Name is a Recognized sept of MacFarlane, and Colquhoun. Le gach deagh dhurachd, Michael MacFarlane, Executive Vice President Clan MacFarlane Society, Inc. http://www.macfarlane.org http://www.celticsoul.com