Dear Ann, The only historically direct reference to the McClary family in Scotland that I've come across can be found within the Fellows family genealogy at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/5832/thefellowsfamily.htm as remembered by Mary Fellows Cavanagh: 'In the "McGaffey Genealogy" we read that the McGaffeys fought in the wars of Scotland in the Seventeenth Century. "After the defeat of the Covenanters at Brothwell Bridge, the extensive landed estates of these families were confiscated." Then my great, great grandfather, Neal McGaffey, fled to Ireland with his family."He was accompanied by his kinsman, McClary and family. They brought with them a good sized treasure of gold, which they had secreted and saved from the wreck of their fortunes." ' Other family information from this time is very scanty; Irish sources I've sought for specific members are scattered or destroyed. A fuller account of one McClary lineage is Horace P. McClary's "Four Generations of McClarys" referring to the family of Revolutionary War hero Maj. Andrew McClary. It mentions their involvement in the Siege of Derry in 1689 and eventual migration to the colonies in 1726 with a Presbyterian minister and his congregation. If this is of any help I would be glad to keep in touch off-site. Sincerely, Janet McClary Ontario, Canada Ann Milroy wrote: I have recently been doing some McChlery research. My gg grandmother was Isabella McChlery born 1809, Stoneykirk and I have traces her line back to my gggggg grandparents James McChlery and Isabel Tarbert. I am now attempting to compile a one name study. So far I have some 500 - 600 names - all McChlerys or married to one. Initially I have concentrated on McChlery families originating in Wigtownshire but will extend coverage. Variations include McChlerie, McChery, McCherie, McCleary, McClearie, Chlery Clerie etc. Any information on the family from list members will be gratefully received. Ann