This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sigalarm1 Surnames: Henderson, Gunn Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.henderson/1041.1122/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The split between clan Gunn and the Henderson line happened in the early days of Scottish Caithness. After a bloody battle with rival clan Keith, the two oldest surviving Gunn brothers of the chief, William and Henry, decided to part ways with William assuming the chief station of Gunn and Henry forming his own group that would remove themselves from the constant war with the Gunns. The Sons of Henry, or Hendersons, became a staple throughout Caithness with several distinct bands. You will find little mention of the Caithness Hendersons in the Jacobite rolls, because they stayed out of the whole mess. For the most part (from my research) these Hendersons were too busy making money or running things to get very much involved with feuds and wars until WW1, when many Hendersons from Dunbeath served in the British Army and several died. To this day there is a large number of Hendersons throughout Caithness, where they continue to live, happily. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.