Hi folks, Yet more Davidsons. Mine farmed at Clunes in Nairnshire. By the way I assume you all know the Davidsons are associated with Tulloch Castle in Dingwall, Ross-shire. The landed family was Davidson of Tulloch and they sold out to the Vickers of Vickers Armstrong fame. Merry Christmas to one and all Mark John M. Sutherland-Fisher Past President and Genealogist: Clan Sutherland Co-Genealogist: Clan Mackenzie Professional Genealogist and Director: Fisher (Holiday Enterprises) Ltd web-site: www.highland-family-heritage.co.uk email: info@highland-family-heritage.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: Anne Burgess [mailto:anne.burgess@btinternet.com] Sent: 21 December 2004 10:05 To: MORAY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [MORAY] RE: Davidson Since we are swapping Davidsons: In my direct line I have John Davidson (1781-1861), born Tofthill of Auchline, Clatt, Aberdeenshire, son of Alexander Davidson and Margaret Wright. He married Christian Wright. Anne ==== MORAY Mailing List ==== MORAY OPR's. The OPR's for the Moray area are now starting to be transcribed and volunteers are needed. Would anyone interested in transcribing the OPR's for our area please contact me via my usual email address or visit the Moray Rootsweb pages and contact me via the mailing list Admin. ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

From what I can understand, the DAVIDSONs originated around 1350, one theory being that they originated from the Comyns, proscribed by Robert the Bruce. The DAVIDSONs of Camray and Tulloch were believed to have originated around 1396 after the Battle of North Inch. Before the end of the 14th century, the DAVIDSON name was known around the east and NE coastal towns of Perth, Dundee and Aberdeen. My DAVIDSONs of Cruden, Abd, I presume, would descend from those around that area before the end of the 14th century, while others have spread to other areas. I can't seem to find how the Banffshire DAVIDSONs originated unless they moved up from Abd or Dundee. I tend to enjoy the histories because it does help to pin down the particular line and to see where they originate. May you each enjoy the remainder of the 12 Days of Christmas, and happy genealogical hunting to you all. Shalom Chris Ridings -----Original Message----- From: Mark Sutherland-Fisher [mailto:info@highland-family-heritage.co.uk] Sent: Wednesday, 22 December 2004 10:21 To: MORAY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [MORAY] RE: Davidson Hi folks, Yet more Davidsons. Mine farmed at Clunes in Nairnshire. By the way I assume you all know the Davidsons are associated with Tulloch Castle in Dingwall, Ross-shire. The landed family was Davidson of Tulloch and they sold out to the Vickers of Vickers Armstrong fame. Merry Christmas to one and all Mark John M. Sutherland-Fisher Past President and Genealogist: Clan Sutherland Co-Genealogist: Clan Mackenzie Professional Genealogist and Director: Fisher (Holiday Enterprises) Ltd web-site: www.highland-family-heritage.co.uk email: info@highland-family-heritage.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: Anne Burgess [mailto:anne.burgess@btinternet.com] Sent: 21 December 2004 10:05 To: MORAY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [MORAY] RE: Davidson Since we are swapping Davidsons: In my direct line I have John Davidson (1781-1861), born Tofthill of Auchline, Clatt, Aberdeenshire, son of Alexander Davidson and Margaret Wright. He married Christian Wright. Anne ==== MORAY Mailing List ==== MORAY OPR's. The OPR's for the Moray area are now starting to be transcribed and volunteers are needed. Would anyone interested in transcribing the OPR's for our area please contact me via my usual email address or visit the Moray Rootsweb pages and contact me via the mailing list Admin. ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx ______________________________