Guestbook
Name:
Benjamin Strachan
Member:
No
Email:
bstrachan3@yahoo.com
City:
Waterbury
State:
CT
Country:
USA
Subject:
Please Email Me
Date:
01/31/2012
Comments:
I plan to become a full member soon. My
grandfather is John Strachan who was born in Liverpool.
I'm told that his father was a professional footballer in
Scotland and his family came from Gordon, whom my father was
named after. Any
Info respond.
Name:
matson strain
Email:
mjunky_13@yahoo.com
City:
sandy
State:
utah
Country:
USA
Subject:
I am searching for family to get to know
Date:
11/12/2011
Time:
11:13 PM
Comments:
Hello my name is matson and i am searching for family. i am eighteen and live in sandy utah usa if you live anywhere near or even are able to e-mail me please do i would really love to meet you.
Name:
Terry Strachan
Email:
terrystrachan@yahoo.com
City:
Aurora
State:
Colorado
Country:
USA
Subject:
Strachan
Date:
10/30/2011
Time:
11:11 AM
Comments:
Hello,
Name:
Judy Jones
Email:
prosignjudy@aol.com
City:
Raleigh
State:
North Carolina
Country:
USA
Subject:
Birth parent Strachan
Date:
09/25/2011
Time:
06:37 PM
Comments:
I am helping a friend find there
birthparents from Detroit Michigan area back in 1961. Boy
born May 1, 1961 and the parents were possibly music
students, any Strachans that this might be would like them
to write me at the above email or contact me.
THank you Judy
Name:
rebecca strachan
Email: private
City:
nassau
State:
caribbean
Country:
BHS
Subject:
strachan, strachan
Date:
08/16/2011
Time:
03:40 PM
Comments:
I am sooo pleased that this site exists. i
am a bahamain strachan and i am overjoyed to find out that i
have so many cousins and aunts. it has been really good
finding out that there are so many branches to this strachan
tree.
Name:
Janet Zimmerman
Email:
jzghs69@yahoo.com
City:
Newtown, Bucks County,
State:
Pennsylvania
Country:
USA
Subject:
Paternal Grandmother Was a Strachan
Date:
08/02/2011
Time:
10:19 PM
Comments:
I would appreciate any advice locating my
paternal Strachan family in Aberdeen. I am on Ancestry.com
but I am overwhelmed with all the Strachans in Scotland.
Perhaps someone can offer some suggestions. Thank you.
Name:
sharon
Email:
sharonkindle@msn.com
City:
erie
State:
pa
Country:
USA
Subject:
Strachan
Date:
07/07/2011
Time:
11:29 AM
Comments:
Hello I am the last Strachan in Erie, Pa.
We have been the only ones here.
Would love to hear from anyone who knew Charles J.
Strachan who was
married to Laverna Smith Strachan of Erie, Pa
Name:
robert alexander strachan
Email:
bob.strac@tiscali.co.uk
City:
seaford
State:
east sussex
Country:
England
Subject:
Clan Strachan
Date:
07/02/2011
Time:
12:14 PM
Comments:
I am intrigued by the site and wonder why
there is not one for the UK. I have managed to trace my
ancestors back to the 1700s and may utilise your
recommendations on genealogy. I am a Banchorian as is my
father and his father too. Slange
Name:
George Lewis Thornton Jr
Email:
mcret@hawaii.rr.com
City:
Honolulu
State:
Hawaii
Country:
USA
Subject:
Looking for answeres
Date:
06/14/2011
Time:
01:19 AM
Comments:
I the site because I've been told that we
are part of Clan Scrachan.
I see the history shows the House of Thornton was
within the clan, I'm still not sure how I fit.
I decended from William Thornton 1385, married to
Mary Kirby 1390.
I hope someone can help me see how we fit.
Name:
Isobel Strachan
Email:
private
City:
Los Angeles
State:
California
Country:
USA
Subject:
Strachan in Los Angeles
Date:
06/13/2011
Time:
02:05 AM
Comments:
Hello all my fellow Strachan's all over
the globe ... May God be with you tonight and my the moon
shine brightly on your hometown.
Enjoy the moments of your lives. Isobel
Name:
John Tyler Pearce
Email:
johntylerpearce@comcast.n
City:
Tallahassee
State:
FL
Country:
USA
Subject:
Genaology
Date:
05/09/2011
Time:
07:02 AM
Comments:
My Great Great grandfather was Pinkney
Straughn whose father was Richard Straughn III.
Name:
george singleton
Email:
g.singleton.qtown@xtra.co
City:
queenstown
State:
otago
Country:
NZL
Subject:
Strachan history
B1:
Submit
Date:
04/08/2011
Time:
11:58 PM
Comments:
Hi.
My wife descends from Elizabeth Strachan
who married William Forbes 4th Laird of Corse and would like
to learn more of
her ancestry. Can anyone help with a copy of her family tree
or direct me me to where to obtain one. Many thanks for the
opportunity to access this site.
Name:
eleazar Strachan
Email:
private
Phone:
0827392412
City:
johannesburg
State:
gauteng
Country:
ZAF
Subject:
not afraid ,
Date:
03/17/2011
Time:
07:38 AM
Comments:
yea yea all the strachans,
there is a village in the old country
named strachans ville, i would love to get some strachans
whiskey from there again ,if anyone is close,, non timeo sed
caveo
Name:
Patricia Bimbi
Email:
pbimbi@optusnet.com.au
City:
Mildura
State:
Victoria
Country:
Australia
Subject:
Strachan Family History
Date:
03/12/2011
Comments:
I visited Brechin in 2005 to look up my
family history, found lots of graves with the Strachan name.
Would like to get in touch with any other Aussie Strachan's.
My Grandfather was William Christie Strachan, and his father
was James Strachan
Name:
Jimmy Paul Strahan
Email:
jpaulstra@hotmail.com
City:
Shelton
State:
WA.
Country:
USA
Subject:
Kilt???
Date:
03/05/2011
Comments:
What colors are the Tartan for our Kilt?
Blue and green with yellow, and red borders. See
tartan at top of page
Name:
Karilyn Frances Carnegie
Email:
kprats@people.net.au
City:
Geelong
State:
Victoria
Country:
Australia
Subject:
re Strachan history
Date:
02/27/2011
Comments:
I am the 2nd daughter of Capt. Marcus
Knight Carnegie Strachan, son of George Francis Carnegie
Strachan and his father was George (Scorgie) Strachan who
drowned as the Captain of the steam ship Yesso in 1894 off
Ilfracombe.
I
have some history if you want it.
Name:
Buddy Strachan
Email:
cowboyministry@gmail.com
City:
elbert
State:
co
Country:
USA
Subject:
Looking for relatives
Date:
02/12/2011
Comments:
I am looking for any information on my
father Wallace Strachan. I know he had at least one brother
Felix and may have come to Colorado (Pueblo area) from Iowa.
I have a half brother that I have never met named Jeffery, I
think.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Name:
Brian Glenn
Email:
briangl@rogers.com
Phone:
613-830-2948
City:
Ottawa
State:
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Subject:
Isabella Strachan/John Fraser
Date:
01/06/2011
Comments:
Looking for descendants of Isabella Taylor
Maver Strachan (b 1886 Aberdeen) married 1906 John Fraser,
tailor, (b 1886 Aberdeen). John emigrated alone to Canada
1909, resided & died Montreal 1918.
Name:
Karina Strachan
Email:
karmayhan@hotmail.com
City:
Sydney
State:
NSW
Country:
Australia
Subject:
Strachan Clan in Australia
Date:
01/05/2011
Comments:
I am very interested in finding out more
about the Strachan clan here in Australia
what inspired immigration by choice or by force how
many descendents are there now and where have we all settled
over the generations.
Name: John Kelly
Email:
ballybackagh@eircom.net
City: shrule
State: Co. Mayo
Country: Ireland
Subject: Glen Forbes Strachan
Date: 09/16/2010 @ 10:58 PM
Comments:
Looking for Heather Strachan who I think may be the daughter of an old friend I emigrated with to Australia in 1966. Her email is on your site but just bounces back. her email was heather@bigpond.com
Name: David Strachan Cooke
Email:
dcooke@tmacc.com
City: Calgary
State: Alberta
Country: Canada
Subject: George Strachan -Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham
Date: 09/11/2010 @ 12:40 PM
Comments:
I am looking for the descendants of George Strachan and Hannah Gregg of Bishop Auckland. James (Jim) had about 6 kids who moved south to Deal, Kent.
I have lost touch with Walter Strachan's children Ian, Jean and Heather.
Name: Mary Barnard Ray
Email: mbray5@sbcglobal.net
City: Madison
State: WI
Country: USA
Subject: finding Strachan connections
Date: 07/25/2010 @ 12:06 PM
Comments:
My gg grandmother was Mary Jane Straun (sp?) m. Thomas Losey and had Armilda Losey, on 15 Apr. 1853 in Greenup County, KY. Am I connected to this clan?
Name: Karina Strachan
Email:
karina_s1112@hotmail.com
City: Canberra
State: ACT
Country: Australia
Subject: fam tree
Date: 07/21/2010 @ 09:37 AM
Comments:
Hey Strachanies
I know that Im 8th generation on the Australian tree from when one of the James Strachans first came to Aussie land. My dad has a pretty extensive version of the tree if any Aussie Strachans want to get in touch and we can trace the histroy lines.
Name: Brenda Summers
Email: summfam@cogeco.ca
City: Cobourg
State: Ontario
Country: Canada
Subject: Strachan family from Sault Sainte Marie
Date: 04/26/2010 @ 06:35 PM
Comments:
Looking for any information on James Allan Strachan who lived in Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario Canada. He died in or around 1936 in Gravenhurst sanatorium with TB. He was married to Irene Vanwyke and they had one child also called James Strachan., who was born in 1934.
Name: Lora Strachan
Email:
bostonlora@yahoo.com
City: Phoenix
State: AZ
Country: USA
Subject: Strachans in Arizona
Date: 04/25/2010 @ 07:45 AM
Comments:
Cool website. My Dad, Scott Strachan, was born in 1948 in IL, but grew up in AZ. The rest of us are in AZ. My sister is Tracy, my half brother is Scott Jr. , my nieces are Felicia, Brittnie, Heylie and my nephew is Kasey.
I want to learn more about my Strachan heritage and Scottish roots and maybe find living family I did not know I had.
Name: CHRISTA B STRACHAN
Email:
CBS4428@AOL.COM
City: IRVINGTON
State: AL
Country: USA
Subject: STRACHAN/ALABAMA
Date: 04/21/2010 @ 11:13 AM
Comments:
MY FATHER IN LAW BOYD EUGENE STRACHAN FATHERED 5 SONS. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO MARRY THE ELDEST, MICHAEL DARRAN. BOYD DIED BEFORE I WED. ONLY KNEW HE WAS FROM MOBILE ALABAMA....HE THOUGHT HIS FAMILY WAS GERMAN MY MAIDEN NAME... BURNS
Name: Daniel William Beal
City: Canton
State: MA
Country: USA
Subject: Marilyn Strachan
Date: 02/03/2010 @ 01:13 PM
Comments:
Dan Niel Strachan, married marilyn sullivan who had my mother allison strachan who gave birth to me daniel beal jr.
Name: Aimee Augusta Strachan
Email: augusta032003@yahoo.com
City: Richlands
State: North Carolina
Country: USA
Subject: Heritage
Date: 02/10/2010 @ 10:07 AM
Comments:
I am a
Strachan and looking for any information as to my heritage.
I was born in 1955 in a town called eight mile in the united
states in the state of alabama. My grandfather's sir name
was Leo. any info would be greatly appreciated
Name: Laura Strachan Werner
Email: awakenyourday@hotmail.com
City: Gardnerville
State: NV
Country: USA
Subject: Strachans are everywhere
Date: 12/31/2009 @ 12:13 AM
Comments:
Born in Buffalo, NY, Three brothers, father, John Anthony Strachan he had 2 brothers, 4 sis. Family came from PA, visited Strachan Village did not meet Ben but did get a letter from him. I would like to know the details of how we are all connected.
Name: Maryann DAmico
Member: Yes, Clan Strachan Member
City: greenfield
State: PA
Country: USA
Subject: Viking's and Strain
Date: 09/18/2009
Time: 02:53 PM
Comments:
Hello. This is a great site. My mom was a Strain. She died last May. She had done research showing the Strain's were Viking's. I wish I had asked more question's before she died. Does anyone know more about this?
Name: Matthew John Strachan
Email: matt-tracker@hotmail.com
City: Herndon
State: VA
Country: USA
Subject: FREEDOM
Date: 08/06/2009
Time: 05:14 PM
Comments:
Glad to meet you, As far back as we can trace is John Lyon Strachan from Aberdeen, who immigrated to Winnipeg in the 1880's. Either case, we still wear our kilts proudly on neigborhood dog walks. Whatever our heritage is, we like it. Hope to join your group soon.
Name: Heather Strachan
Email: heatherstrachan1@hotmail
City: Anchorage
State: Alaska
Country: USA
Subject: Strachans
Date: 07/06/2009
Time: 02:20 PM
Comments:
I'm Heather Strachan and am the greatgranddaughter of Andrew Strachan and Genie Steele. I believe they had three sons and a daughter. I'm 42 with three sons
Name: Shirley Strachan
Email: desmomd@aol.com
City: Carlisle
State: Cumbria
Country: England
Subject: Find Family
Date: 06/02/2009
Time: 02:13 PM
Comments:
I would like to find family of my late father John Strachan born 16th Feb 1930s lived with aunties possibly called Munroe Gorbels. Glasgow married Hazel Templeton of Carlisle had 4 children: John who died as a baby; Shirley, Neil and Duncan. Can any one help please?
Name: William Dominic Strachan
Email: domstrachan@gmail.com
City: Glasgow
State: --
Country: Scotland
Subject: Clan Strachan
Date: 05/13/2009
Time: 06:11 PM
Comments:
Great website, good to see comments from so many far flung members
My dad was William Strachan, originally from Auchinleck in Ayrshire. His father, also William, was a coal miner in the Barony pit.
Name: Bruce Allen Strachan
Email: strachan100@gmail.com
City: Hudson
State: OH
Country: USA
Subject: Strachan - Cleveland Ohio
Date: 04/23/2009 @ 11:00 PM
Comments:
Looking for family contacts - Alexander Strachan born 1874 Tarves, Aberdeenshire; arrived in USA May 11, 1892, settled in Cleveland, OH. Prior to leaving for the US, worked on a farm- James & Marie Massie in Tavres area. I am looking for info regarding relatives in the area.
Name: Christine Strachan Hayes
Email: chrisandbill2@sbcglobal.com
Phone: 440-278-0079
City: Wickliffe
State: OH
Country: USA
Subject: New to the site
03/30/2009 @ 09:49 AM
Comments:
Just found this website - my grandpa was Harry James Strachan from Peterhead, Scotland. He had a brother named William and a sister named Jean, if this is familiar to anyone. They came to the Cleveland, Ohio area.
Name: Graham Strachan
Email: grahamvox@aol.com
City: Livonia
State: Michigan
Country: USA
Subject: Strachan "Brochers"
03/05/2009 @ 08:49 AM
Comments:
I moved to Detroit in April of 1964 from Fraserburgh, Scotland with my Mother (Ruby) Father (Kenneth Beaton) and Brother (Keith). Our other brother (Kenny) was born in Detroit soon after.
Love all the info here.
Name: Betty Strachan
Email: betty73_022hotmail.com
City: Brisbane
State: Queensland
Country: Australia
Subject: Lost...?
Date: 02/10/2009 @ 08:56 PM
Comments:
I'm wondering if ANYONE can help me? My family history is a mystery. My Grandmother's name was Catherine Strachan and she has a sister Mary. She was born is Scotland on July 14 but I am unsure of the year. She had one son William, my Father, in April 1944 to an unknown male...
Name: David Cameron Strachan
Email: dcameronxxy@aol.com
Phone: 415-861-4045
City: San Francisco
State: CA
Country: USA
Subject: Finding family
Date: 02/08/2009 @ 08:32 PM
Comments:
John Lyon Strachan, was born in Brechin in 1874 and moved to Manitoba when he was 25 to become a master plasterer. My grandmother was Braidwood Mason born in the Orkneys in 1874. Any family history on my grandmother would be appreciated.
Name: Gerry
Email: gerry1970@hotmail.com
City: Glasgow
State: Strathclyde
Country: Scotland
Subject: Help Needed
Date: 01/26/2009 @ 03:38 PM
Comments:
Can anyone help me, Im trying to find a guy called Gordon
Strachan. I need to discuss transfer activity asap.
thanks
Name: James Bennette Strachan
Email: [PRIVATE]
City: Santa Rosa
State: Santa Rosa
Country: PHL
Subject: Its true, a clan Strachan
Date: 01/21/2009 @ 07:40 AM
Comments:
My Father, James Jimenez Strachan, My mom Bennette Palma Gil
Roldan.Its true that their is a clan, its in my dreams that
there would be a Clan. To all living members of Strachan.My
Birthday is September 20, 1995.
Name: Iain Christopher Strachan
Email: icstrachan@gmail.com
City: Livingston
State: West Lothian
Country: Scotland
Subject: Hi
Date: 01/19/2009 @ 06:39 PM
Comments:
Just found this site and joined up. My father was George Herbert Strachan from Nairn born 1918.His Father was Herbert George Strachan and mother Jannet Strachan from Nairn also.
Name: Carla Spatz Lakatos
Email: clakatos@ix.netcom.com
City: Dayton
State: Ohio
Country: USA
Subject: Bishop Strachan/Frontenac Ontario Strachans
Date: 01/12/2009 @ 07:41 AM
Comments:
Researching both families and would be interested in sharing information. Now looking for the Bishop's nephew, John Craig who was born in 1805, Aberdeenshire -- trying to find the name of his wife. I believe it is Maria Monaghan. Feel free to contact me directly.
Name: Robert Strachan
mail: bobe_mfc_34@hotmail.co.uk
City: glasgow
State: viewpark/uddingstone
Country: Scotland
Subject: strachans
Date: 01/07/2009 @ 10:13 PM
Comments:
hi my name is bob. stumbled across this site didnt know there were so many far flung strachans.
ps great web site
Name: David A Strachan
Email: zsacfr@yahoo.com
City: Rochester
State: New York
Country: USA
Subject: Family
Date: 01/04/2009 @ 07:58 AM
Comments:
Hello to all of you. from the Strachan clan in Rochester N.Y. Great site
Name: Keith Strachan
Email: avrikeith@aol.com
City: Detroit
tate: Michigan
Country: USA
Subject: In Memory of Kenneth Beaton Strachan
Date: 12/13/2008 @ 04:29 PM
Comments:
Transplant from Fraserburgh. Hello to all kin.
Name: Ashleigh
Email: [Private]
City: Corby
State: Corby
Country: GBR_UK
Subject: Family
Date: 12/05/2008 @ 05:08 PM
Comments:
Hi my name is Ashleigh Strachan . I am looking for the rest of my family. My grandad was alexander strachan and lived in corby. I know i have a few uncles only three that i have heard of which are robert, george and ian strachan. i also know of a auntie sandra.
Name: Thomas Fogarty Strachan
Email: tjfogarty_622@yahoo.com
City: Waterbury
State: Connecticut
Country: USA
Subject: Family
Date: 11/26/2008 @ c 10:26 AM
Comments:
My great grandfather Alexander Strachan was born in Scotland. Since my Mother Penny Strachan passed I lost ties with my family. I would like to find my Uncle David Strachan my entire family is free masons and Scottish knights.
Name: Celina Strachan
Email: romaotaekwondo@shaw.ca
My father, Robert Malcolm
Strachan, (1912 - 1975) born in Cardiff Wales to parents
George L. Strachan and Gladys (nee Hooper) My uncles Jack
(married Vera & died in World War II) Patrick (married Jean
& passed many years ago) Communication from any of Patrick
or Jack Strachan’s relatives would be welcome.
Name: Francis David Strachan
Email: donfra@aol.com
City: Highland Beach
State: Florida
Country: USA
Date: 09/09/2008 @ 07:25 PM
Comments:
Adding my name and contact information for others. Desire to find relatives.
Name: William Thomas Strachan
Email: walkley3496@yahoo.com
City: Sarnia
State: Ontario
Country: Canada
Subject: Stumbling Through the Net
Date: 08/18/2008 @ 10:13 PM
Comments:
I've come upon your site quite by accident. I am the son of one William Strachan, born 1885 in Inverness, son of James and Margaret Smith. My father joined the British Navy in 1900 and, in 1906, emigrated to Montreal, Canada where he married twice.
Name: Carla L Lakatos
Member: Yes, Clan Strachan Member
Email: clakatos@ix.netcom.com
City: Dayton
State: Ohio
Country: USA
Subject: Strachans in Kingston Ontario
Comments:
Hi, all. in an attempt to break a brick wall in my own Strachan family, I have become developing family trees for any Strachans I find in Frontenanc County, Ontario before 1860. Contact me if interested.
Name: Carla L. Lakatos
Member: Yes, Society Member
Email: clakatos@ix.netcom.com
City: Dayton, Ohio
Country: USA
Subject: Bishop John Strachan
Date: 08 Jul 2008
Time: 10:45:43 PM
Comments:
Looking for information on Bishop Strachan descendants in Canada,esp. his sons James McGill, 1808-1870; George Cartwright,1812-1837; John 1815-1856; and Alexander 1817-1859. Any help?
Name: Jim Strachan
City: Montrose
State: Angus
Country: Scotland
Subject:
Date: 25 Jun 2008
Time: 01:11:24 PM
Comments:
Ceud mile failte Hello to all fellow Strachan's. Outstanding website, I never knew how far round the globe we are spread. Nice to read everybodies comments, Regards Jim Strachan
Name: Kerry A Bryson
Member: unknown
Email: Juneebird@y7mail.com
City: Gorokan, NSW
Country: Australia
Subject: Mygg name was Jean Strachan [Renton] .
Date: 22 Jun 2008
Time: 09:40:31 PM
Comments:
Hi I would like to find out about my ggranma Jean Strachan Renton.I dont know if Strachan was her fathers name or maybe her mothers maiden name. Renton is her married name. She is from Scotland and came to Australia Died on 13.3.1966. Husband Robert Adam Renton. Her mother name was Jean fathers name was James My father was Robert Maxwell Ledingham Can you help .Thankyou Ps Have a nice day Kerry
Name: Lady Claire
l
Mumberson
Member: No
City: Berwick upon tweed
Country: Britain
Subject: Strachan
Date: 13 Feb 2008
Time: 06:57:48 PM
Comments:
Hi to all Strachan's around the world. My name is Lady Clair
Mumberson, nee Strachan. My father is Alan and his father was
John (Jack) Strachan. John was born in Edinburgh and moved to
Berwick and married a local girl Margaret Purves. They had 8
children. Both are dead now. But they're a 2 sets of
Strachan's in Berwick, and each family claim to not be related
to one another! I'm not so sure there are strong likenesses!
I've traced back as far as the lairds I wonder what happened to
loose our title? I bought it back.
Name:
John Strachan
Member: Yes, Society Member
Email: john.strachan1@bigpond.co
Phone: +61 2 42 729138
City: Berkeley
State: New South Wales
Country: Australia
Subject: Family Search
Date: 23 Dec 2007
Time: 10:54:47 PM
Comments:
Hi I am looking for any information on the descendents of my
Strachan family.My Great grandfather James Strachan was born
1811 in Auchindoir and Kearn, Aberdeenshire, Scotland he was the
son of Robert Strachan and Isobel Robb who were married on 25Th
November 1810 in Auchindoir and Kearn. Their were four other
children of this marriage,Jean 1813,William 1816,Robert 1820 and
John in 1823 all born in Boharm Morayshire, Scotland. James
Strachan married Isabella Hair in 1839 and came to
Australia.Jean married and lived in Ireland, Robert joined the
army, John ? and William, William married Helen Thompson in 1842
at Mortlach, Aberdeenshire, William & Helen Strachan had 12
children Jean in 1842, John 1844, Elspet 1846, Margaret Bennet
1848, William 1850,Isabella 1852 these children were born in
Boharm, Morayshire. Other children James 1854, Helen 1856,
Robert Smith and Elizabeth Smith 1859, George 1861 and Mary
Christie 1864 were born in Fochabers, Morayshire. My great great
grandfather Robert Strachan who married Isobel Robb, Robert was
born 1787 in Rhynie and Essie, Aberdeenshire to William Strachan
and Isabel Hay, their was a gap of 18 years between the births
of Robert and the first born John 1769 in Tullynessle & Forbes &
Kearn to William Strachan and Isabel Hay,I am sure other
children would have been born within the 18 years but I am
unable to find any or if there was any other reason why only two
children were born so far apart. Any help, advice or information
no matter how small would be greatly appreciated. Merry
Christmas and a safe and healthy 2008 Kindest regards John
Name:
Jane Strachan
Email: jnstrachan@yahoo.com
City: bronxville
State: new york
Country: USA
Subject: Ancestors
Date: 22 Dec 2007
Time: 10:55:48 AM
Comments:
Looking for information: My grandfather, John Strachan, was born
May 7, 1899 in Renton (County Dumbarton), Scotland. He lived in
Waterbury, Connecticut most of his adult life. His father was
James, his mother was Jessie Blackwood. James Strachan's father
was Peter (a boatman) also of Renton who was married to Mary L.
McFarlane. I believe that Peter and Mary were married July 6,
1844 in Cardross. Any further informatin on Peter Strachan,
possibly born in 1815 in Dunbarton, would be appreciated. Word
from any Strachan relatives from around Renton/Alexandria would
be welcome. My grandfather's sisters were Jessie and Lizzie
Strachan (neither of whom married). I believe that Lizzie may
have passed away around 10 years ago.
Name: John Park
From: Darfield, Canterbury (New Zealand)
Email: fettercairn@xtra.co.nz
Date: 6 Sept 2007
Subject: Strachans in Jamaica
Comments:
Charles Strachan christened at Fettercairn,31 March 1783, was
the son of Charles Strachan and Elizabeth Smart. Elizabeth was
from Edzell, and is buried there. Charles Jnr was the older
brother of my great-great-grandfather, Walter Strachan, who
later farmed and brought up his family at Cairnton of Balbegno
(the farm was part of the Fasques Estate). Charles Jnr emigrated
to Jamaica, where, by 1840, he was the owner of two
plantations/estates. Elizabeth's tombstone in the Edzell
cemetery states that Charles was living on/at Southampton,
Island of Jamaica. I am keen to follow up any leads on Charles's
Jamaican descendants, and to obtain a photograph of him, if one
exists.
Name: David Thrower
From: Largo, Florida (USA)
Email: djthrower@yahoo.com
Date: 24 Aug2007
Subject: Strahin Derivative of Strachan
Comments:
Good Day Jim: It was a pleasure speaking with you on the phone earlier this week, and your information was very helpful and has opened up whole other areas for my own family tree research. As I have mentioned before, in 1983 a distant cousin of mine, Richard Strahin of Spring Lake, NC (now deceased) published a book on our immediate family called THE FAMILY STRAHIN. Some of the same information in it can be correlated on your site, and that definitely establishes a connection somewhere. Please feel free to keep in touch, and some information will be coming your way soon. Take care and God bless.
Name: Ian Murray Strachan (MEMBER)
From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Email: strachanim@shaw.ca
Date: 29 Jun 2007
Subject: hulllllloooo jimmmie
Comments:
Hi everyone....sure feels like family....a little about me ...my name is Earl....ooops Ian.....I was born in Edinburgh 1951, mother was Margaret Strachan (nee Duckenfield) and my father was Andrew Cowan Strachan and they both lived in Musselburgh. My Dad was on the railroad. We moved to Toronto Canada in 1955, came over on the Queen Mary. I lived in Toronto until 1974 and moved west to fabulous Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I have 3 daughters ....nicole 28, lauren 27 and lindsay 24. Mom and Dad have passed away now . I have been over to explore fantastic Scotland twice in the last 5 years and will come home again soon. Again, hullooooo to all. What a great site. Drop a line anytime. bye for now.
Name: Michael A. W. Strachan
From: Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Email: michaelstrachan3@hotmail.com
Date: 12 Mar 2007
Subject: Strachan Clan
Comments:
Hello, I'm Michael Strachan and I live in Fraserburgh. My family
have been in this town since around 1890 and have been traced in
Aberdeenshire back to c.1700. My great grandparents were Robert
J. Strachan (1891-1953) and Margaret Bell Noble (1892-1934). He
served for the full four years during WW1. His parents were
Robert Strachan (1868-1917) and Bella Birnie (1870-1959). He
was killed at sea when his vessel struck a mine during WW1. His
parents were Robert Strachan (1848-1929) and Elizabeth McWilliam
(1845-1885). He had 17 children to two wives in the countryside
around Fraserburgh. The descendents of Robert span the globe. If
anyone thinks they have a link feel free to contact me by email:
michaelstrachan3@hotmail.com
Name: Sid Strachan
From: Inverness, Scotland
Email: SIDNEY@STRACHAN3620.WANAD
Date: 11 Mar 2007
Subject: THE FAMILY
Comments:
NICE WORK GUYS. FIRST TIME ON SITE, IMPRESSED! DOB 14/09/1956
FAMILY ORIGINATE FROM ALFORD. JOINED THE 1ST BATTALION THE
GORDON HIGHLANDERS SEPTEMBER 1972 AS A BOY SOLDIER SPENT 21
YEARS IN VARIOUS THEATRES OF THE WORLD ENJOYING EVERY MOMENT.
DEFENSE CUTBACKS GAVE OUR ENGLISH ESTABLISHMENT THE CHANCE TO
DECIMATE OUR ONCE REVERED SCOTTISH REGIMENTS AND LEAVE MANY ?
WHY. THIS WAS MY TIME TO LEAVE, TOO OLD TO MAKE THE NEWLY FORMED
REGIMENT (THE HIGHLANDERS) I TOOK VOLUNTARY REDUNDANCY WHICH
LEAVES A BAD TASTE IN YOUR MOUTH AFTER 21 YEARS AND 99 DAYS
SERVICE. ANYONE WHO WISHES TO PLEASE FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL ONCE A
FAMILY ALWAYS A FAMILY BYDAND. PS I LIKE THE BIT ABOUT PHOTOS
BEING SUBMITTED AFTER ALL WE ARE FOR THE MOMENT A NICELY COMPACT
UNIT.
Name: Kyle David Strachan
From: Glengarriff, Co. Cork (Ireland)
Email:
xavierdragon2000@error!
please reply with accurate
email address
Date: 2 Mar 2007
Subject: Strachan
Comments:
Hi everyone, I have been searching desperately to find you all,
and wish to make myself known. I am originally from
Aberdeenshire, and I'm trying to contact family members in
Scotland, and oversees that I have not seen since childhood or
ever met. My Grandfather was Cpt. David Strachan of the Royal
Scottish Navy from around the 1960's - 1980's. If any one can
help me, feel free to ring or email. (Tel. 00353 860710844)
Name: Taryn Strachan
From: Plainfield, ON (Canada)
Email: goldilocks_78@hotmail.com
Date: 9 Feb 2007
Subject: Strachan
Comments:
my name is Taryn Strachan and I am 28 yrs old. I live here in
Canada and am the last Strachan on my side. I am an only child
my father is Christopher Riley Strachan(March24,1956) and his
mother is Marilyn Elizabeth Strachan(Dec.18,193?) I have never
met someone else with my last name (first either)so it was nice
to see that i had a "Clan". Thanks.
Name: Stephanie Strain
From: Orlando,FL (USA)
Email: strainasylum@aol.com
Date: 5 Jan 2007
Subject: Hail and well met
Comments:
My family
has been in the United States for a couple of hundred years, but
may be related to the John Strain shown in the "Strain DNA
Project" that came over from Scotland as part of the "Scottish
Plantation Project" (1700-1770?). My first known ancestor here
in the US was Andrew Strain (North Carolina). My most direct
ancestor is my great-grandfather, (Andrew's grandson?) John K.
Strain (North Georgia). Our line's family research came up with
the stag coat of arms and information from Ireland, with the
caveat that, while the name was shown in Ireland, it was of
Scottish origin. At the time, I did not understand that, but
this site is very helpful. It's a pity that women cannot request
family coat of arms, since matrilineal descent is more easily
proven. At any rate, I WOULD check the box and add to the
request for family coat of arms and Clan Chief, were I able to
do so. Thank you for the information and I will continue to
support the clan's effort, as I can.
Name: Jack Alton Strawn
From: San Antonio, TX
Email: bassoon28@aol.com
Date: 14 Dec 2006
Subject: Hello
Comments:
It has been fascinating looking through this website. Best
wishes to the Clan.
Name: Craig Strachan
Email: cstrachan2001@yahoo.com
Date: 10 Dec 2006
Subject: Merry Xmas
Comments:
Hello All Strachans' (whatever spelling etc) Me and mine wish
you all a very merry xmas and a happy new year. Craig Strachan
Name: Heather Strachan
From: PERTH, W.A. (AUSTRALIA)
Email: heather@bigpond.com
Date: 5 Dec 2006
Subject: LOST CONTACT WITH FAMILY MEMBERS OF MINE AND FATHER "GLEN FORBES STRACHAN"
Comments:
S.T.O.P!!!!! I KNOW YOUR SCROLLING DOWN THE LIST & CONSIDERED
PASSING MY LONG MESSAGE, (FOR YOUR OWN REASONS) BUT I HOPE U CAN
STAY LONG ENOUGH TOO READ ON (I KNOW, IN THIS DAY AND AGE, TIME,
ISN'T EASY TOO FIND) THANK YOU....
THIS SITE IS EXTRAORDINARILY BENEFICIAL TO SUCH A VAST VARIETY OF PEOPLE, FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE, BUT WITH ONE COMMON DENOMINATOR---OUR STRACHAN HERITAGE SOOO.. I'M HEATHER STRACHAN & IM 32, AND RESIDE IN AUSTRALIA, & HAVE HAD MINIMAL INFORMATION REGARDING MY FAMILY HERITAGE (MEMBERS AND CULTURES OF THE "MIGHTY SCOTS") ALTHOUGH FOSTERED AT BIRTH (IN AUSTRALIA) MY FATHER, GLEN FORBES STRACHAN, & I HAD A CLOSE RELATIONSHIP AS WE WERE EACH OTHERS ONLY RELATIVES IN AUSTRALIA. I SAY "had" AS HE HAS PASSED AWAY. I HAVE HAD NO IDEA OR RESOURCES TO BEGIN TOO INFORM ANY "STRACHAN" RELATIVE THAT MAY/NOT BE AWARE THAT THEY HAVE ALSO LOST A "TRUE SCOTS" BUT MAY GAIN MORE MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILY....KEEP READING,,, I HOPE IM NOT TOO HARD TOO FOLLOW... I HAVE LITTLE INFORMATION ON ANY RELATIVES OF OURS.. ALL I CAN OFFER IS THE FOLLOWING; MYSELF- HEATHER TANYA STRACHAN- AUSTRALIA MY DAD- GLEN FORBES STRACHAN- EDINBURGH / AUSTRALIA MY GRANDMOTHER- MARGERET STRACHAN- EDINBURGH MY UNCLE- STEWART STRACHAN- EDINBURGH. I HAVE 5 CHILDREN FROM 14-5 GLENN, MEISHA, BRAYDON, DALE & (BONNIE) DEAN-- AUSTRALIA THEY HAVE NO BLOOD RELATIVES ON MY SIDE, ie NO GRANDPARENTS, AUNTY'S UNCLES COUSINS etc IN AUSTRALIA, SO WHEN I DISCOVERED THIS SITE, (AS I AM NEW 2 THE WEB) I THOUGHT "WHAT A FANTASTIC & ENCOURAGING OPPORTUNITY FOR MY FAMILY, AND MANY OTHERS, TO LEARN AND APPRECIATE ALL THINGS "STRACHAN!!!!" ANY PERSONAL INFO THAT I HAVE SUPPLIED, THAT U MAYBE ABLE TOO CONTRIBUTE INFORMATION TOO WOULD BE A DREAM & EDUCATION COME TRUE TOO EVERYONE AT MY END OF THE WORLD. I WILL KEEP VIEWING THIS SITE & TEACH MY CHILDREN AS MUCH AS I CAN IN THE HOPES THAT THEY WILL CARRY ON THE TRADITIONS & SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR "ROOTS" LONG AFTER I GO CHEERS TOO ALL, & A VERY, VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS
Name: Elizabeth Jane Strachan
From: Buffalo, NY (USA)
Email: private
Date: 9 Nov 2006
Subject:
Comments:
Hello, my grandfather came from Scotland William Joseph
Strachan, he immigrated to Buffalo New York where he married
Alice Wynn. They had 8 children, one of whom is my father...
William G. Strachan born in 1936. I have three brothers William,
Thomas and David. This website is great.
Name: Shireen Strachan
From: Peterhead
Email: shireen_jojo@hotmail.co.uk
Date: 8 Nov 2006
Subject: Read this please
Comments:
My name is Shireen Strachan, my father is Darrin Strachan . We
stay in Peterhead, my grandparents are Dougal (douglas-wood)
Strachan and my Granny Irene Strachan , I also have a Uncle
Douglas named after his father who passed away last year. We
know of, but don't know a lot of the Strachan family as most
have passed away . More information: my grandfather has a few
brothers one I know of was called BANDI! Please email me! MY DAD
ALSO HAS 2 COUSINS I THINK MARK STRACHAN AND SOMEONE ELSE..
PLEASE GET IN TOUCH AND EMAIL ME ON shireen_jojo@hotmail.co.uk
Thank You!
Name: Lesley Tate
From: Sedgefield (GB)
Email: lesleytate133aol.com
Date: 23 Oct 2006
Subject: Straughan
Comments:
My Great Grandmother was called Margaret Jane Straughan. She was
born in County Durham in 1860. I have traced her ancestors back
to Northumberland to the mid 1700s but then the trail goes cold.
The name has been carried down the generations with my uncle
having the name as his middle name then my cousin and now I have
named my son Christopher Straughan. I feel very proud to have
connections to this name. Excellent site.
Name: Michelle Elsey
From: Oregon (USA)
Email: m_a_elsey@hotmail.com
Date: 18 Oct 2006
Comments:
Hello, I am trying to find out about my background. I was born
in Scotland in 1977 to Kathleen Strachan and her Australian
husband, Barry Scherini. My mother remarried when I was three
and I have lived in the US since. I don't know much about my
family and would like to know more. I know that my mother has
brothers and sisters still living in Scotland and England. My
mothers mother is still alive but her father passed away years
ago. The last time that I visited Scotland was when I was in 4th
grade which was a long time ago. I now have a husband and two
little girls. I would like to visit Scotland someday and would
like to meet all of my family so if there is any of you on here
please contact me. I feel like I know nothing of my past and
need help.
Name: Richard M. Williams
From: Martinsville, IN (USA)
Email: rmwilliams4@yahoo.com
Date: 16 Oct 2006
Subject: Strawn/Straughan
Comments:
I am a descendant of Lancelot Strawn/Straughan and Mary Buckman
Cooper. Awsome site...my family tree is turning into a family
thicket as the more I search the bigger the family.I do not
currently know anyone named Strawn/Straughan or any related
names. Lancelot's wife came to America at age 2 with William
Penn and is said to have sat on his lap during the voyage (no,not
for the entire voyage).
Name: Cheryl Louise McGhan
From: Seaside, CA (USA)
Email: cheryllmcghan@hotmail.com
Date: 15 Oct 2006
Subject: Response to Craig Strachan
Comments:
Hi Mr. Strachan, Thank you so much for the comment on the
history of the Strachans. I am sure that we are connected and
some day I hope to go back to Ireland a third time and meet the
rest of the very big Strachan (I'll call it a clan even
though...) bunch. My George Strachans were heading for Australia
originally but the ship was full and so they went to the USA
instead. I have pictures of MaryJane Strachan and a Tom
Strachan. I am related to the Strachans on my father's side.
John McGhan married MaryJane Strachan and they had my
grandfather Lee Francis McGhan. More to come! Cheryl McGhan
Tomorrow I go to Pismo Beach for a few days and then I will
return back home. Sincerely, Cheryl McGhan
Name: Craig Anthony Strachan
From: Pimpama, QLD (Australia)
Email: cstrachan2001@yahoo.com
Date: 12 Oct 2006
Subject: STRACHAN/STRAHAN OF IRELAND
Comments:
Hello, My ancestors come from Kirkinriola, Ballymena, Co.
Antrim, Northern Ireland. The family lived for about 3 to 4
generations there, having come over from either SW Scotland,
Ayrshire, or from NW England, maybe from the Linen Industry of
those two areas? As far back as I can go at the moment, my
gggrandfather was a Henry Strahan m Jane Gardiner, their son
David m Sarah Christie and migrated to Australia, after David
had tried his luck in North America (Canada?) with some of his
brothers and did not like it, he came back to Ireland then went
out to Australia. His brother Henry Strachan\Strahan also came
out to Australia and married Eliza Christie, Sarah's sister or
cousin. David and Sarah were married in the Wellington Street
Presbyterian Church, Ballymena. David's son David Gardiner
Strachan m Ellen Mary Morrison, Ellen's family came out to
Australia from Mauchline, Stair, Trabochmains, Ayrshire area.
Ellen's gradparents, James Morrison m Hellen Barclay at
Mauchline, there are Morrisons buried at Stair Church, as well
as Strachans. I am lead to beleive that the Morrisons were from
Norway, a shipwrecked son of the King of Norway named Muirson,
The name was anglisised to Morrison and they served as Breives
for one of the West Scotland Clans. This might be of interest to
Cheryl L McGhan, as her family comes from Kirkinriola I gather,
we may be related Craig Strachan May your glass be always half
full Farewell and haste ye back
Name: Rodney Strachan
From: Fort Worth, Tx (USA)
Email: rodeomantx@yahoo.com
Date: 11 Oct 2006
Subject: Fellow Strachan's
Comments:
My brother Michael Strachan sent me this site to enjoy and my
other brother Bradley Strachan live fairly close to each other
and they have alot of info on our family. My father was Robert
Strachan and my grandfather was Donald Strachan ended up in
Aberdeen S.D. and we have people all over the place. Thank you
for this site is is fun!
Name: Jim Strachan
From: Waterbury, CT (USA)
Email: private (MEMBER)
Date: 07 Oct 2006
Subject: Looking for Strachans in CT
Comments:
Looking to get information from Strachan families in the state
of Connecticut.
Name: Linda Castle
From: Strachan, Scotland
Email: private
Date: 07 Oct 2006
Subject: Strachan (Village)
Comments:
Just found your link and its super. My interest in Strachan is
that I am actually residing there, has been the last 10 years.
Its really lovely here and I absolutely love it. Anyone passing
by Strachan , give me shout :) As an incomer resident of many
years in Strachan itself, I am very interested in the history of
the clan and pleased to have found this link one lazy saturday.
Name: Carlette Strachan
From: Sacramento, CA (USA)
Email: Csaxxy@aol.com
Date: 28 Sep 2006
Subject: getting to know you
Comments:
I would like to learn more about my heritage. My parents are
Carribean and I realize that my surname comes from a slaveowner,
meaning the Carribean heritage represents my ancestors as slaves
who escaped to the Carribean Islands or were taken there by
force to be used as chattel. Despite this grim picture, I would
like to connect with the other side of my ancestry. I am
contemplating taking a trip to Scotland, in search of my
"heritage". Thank you for listening. Carlette Strachan
Name: Lillian Strachan
From: Cornwall, UK
Email: mzlil@lycos.com
Date: 22 Sep 2006
Subject: WOW!!!
Comments:
I always knew the name was Scottish, but learned so much more
today surfing the net. Did you know that we tend to use the same
names, there is John, James, Alexander, Janet, Lindsay and
others in our family. This Strachan branch has roots in the
Caribbean, Jamaica et.al. What is the connection to South
Carolina and the Strachan Cargo ships ? What is the connection
to Jamaica and the millions of Strachans who are African
descended, just curious. I want this information for my
children, more Strachans.
Name: Laura Strachan
From: Cornwall, UK
Email: private
Date: 16 Sep 2006
Subject: Heritage
Comments:
Wonderful website. Really interesting read. I have been tracing
my father's family but being at the other end of the UK its not
been easy getting hold of BMD and census records. My
grandfather, George Edward Strachan was born in Glasgow in 1906
but before that the family is in Forfar and Kincardineshire,
Fettercairn to be more precise. Nice to see they stayed in a
Strachan stronghold for so long. Keep up the good work.
Name: Gordon Barclay Strachan
From: Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand
Email: gbstrachan@hotmail.com
Date: 16 Sep 2006
Subject: Heritage
Comments:
My Great Grandfather James Milne Strachan (tailor) emmigrated to
New Zealand in 1875 aboard the ship Aldergrove. he was born in
Stonehaven (near Aberdeen)Scotland in 1819 the son of Alexander
Strachan (weaver) and Margaret Brown. He married Jane Cochrane
in Peebleshire and had a daughter Jane Anne born c1851 and a son
James (my Grandfather) born in 1853. Jane was the daughter of
William Cochrane and Elizabeth Cochrane who were cousins also
cousins of Dr Peter and Hugh Cochrane of Muckleree Perthshire.
My Great Grandfather I believe lived for a short time in Glasgow
before emmigrating to New Zealand with his family. My
Grandfather married Helen Moir in New Zealand in 1882. Helen
Moir was born at Orchard Cottage in Old Aberdeen in 1853 the
daughter of George Moir and Bethia Reanie. I have very little
information prior to my Great grandfather and would love to hear
from anyone connected with that side of the family.
Name: Silje Strachan
From: Oslo, Norway
Email: private
Date: 18 Sep 2006
Subject: just a note
Comments:
its funny to see how many Strachans there are in the world. and
from so many countrys! and I have the pleasure of being the
first from Norway in this guestbook! (hurra=D) I know that there
are two familys in Norway which have Strachan as their surname,
my family and someone I never meet before... I think it's really
interesting to read about the history of Strachan, to see where
we come from. BTW: I've been in Strachan! one summer I was in
scotland. and norwegians and scots pronunce it two different
ways... and every time I meet a new person, I always (almost)
been asked "how do you say that...??" =)
Name: Steve Strawn
From: Kennewick, WA (USA)
Email: strawnsteve@hotmail.com
Date: 19 Aug 2006
Subject: just a note
Comments:
Here we are. Near as I have found I am a from a long line. As
far back as I can tell from Lancelot Strawn. When I find my
"paperwork" that I have I will tell more. Just good to see a
place to post messages.
Name: Donna Strachan
From: Somerset, NJ (USA)
Email: dsb55w@yahoo.com
Date: 12 Aug 2006
Subject: Strachans in Jamaica
Comments:
Hi my name is Donna Strachan, my Grandfather was James Strachan
of Manchester Jamaica.
Name: Cheryl (Strawn) Zumberge
From: CELINA, OHIO (USA)
Email: czoomie56@yahoo.com
Date: 11 Aug 2006
Subject: Lancelot Straughn
Comments:
Hi, Wanting more info on Lancelot Straughan, wife Mary (Cooper)
Buckman? anything would be appreciated. I found out that Mary
Buckman and family did come over on the "Welcome" with William
Penn in 1682. Would like more info from Scotland!!! Can anyone
Help me? Thanks, Cheryl
Name: Ruth Strachan
From: Ballarat, Victoria (Australia)
Email: rstrachan@dodo.com.au
Date: 22 Jul 2006
Subject: Doubly Strachan
Comments:
I am descended from George Scorgie Strachan of Aberdeen, captain
in the Merchant Navy. His father was a railway carter, his
grandfather a crofter. I married William Strachan, doubley a
Strachan descendant - from Strachan the boat builder on one side
and Strachan the flour miller on the other. Would be pleased to
hear from anyone who may be interested. Having looked at the
pedigree of the famous Family of Strachan I saw that the last
known Head of the Family at the time was someone living I think
in Sweden in the 1930s. Or perhaps in Denmark. What happened to
this man? Had been told that Strachans did not belong to a clan
but to a tribe - the Tribe of Mar - and were referred to as a
Family. Good to see us coming up to date! Cheers, Ruth
Name: Kyle Strachan
From: Edinburgh (Scotland)
Email: kylestrachan@yahoo.com
Date: 16 Jul 2006
Subject: Doubly Strachan
Comments:
great web page, I´m going to look into it a bit more and sign
up, Im very interested in where we all come from. Im based in
Edinburgh but travel a lot all over the globe, so it may be nice
to meet some of you folks sometime. Cheers KYLE
Name: Graham Strachan
From: Scotland
Email: graham@grahamstrachan.orangehome.co.uk
Date: 8 Jul 2006
Subject: Website
Comments:
Hi, Great site, lots of info. regards Graham Strachan
Name: Kristopher Strawn
From: Bartlett, TN (USA)
Email: promedqa@bellsouth.net
Date: 30 Jun 2006
Subject: lineage
Comments:
Greetings from the American cousin. We have a rather large group
of Strawn's here in west Tennessee and would like to be
recognized as part of your family. The oldest ancestor that I am
aware of is Christopher Columbus Strawn father or Earl Columbus
Strawn, Earl was my grand father. My father is Jimmy Barlow
Strawn. Please respond.
Name: Eddie Falk - Tel. +44 (0) 19756 41288
From: Glenkindie, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire (Scotland)
Email: eddie@theglenkindiearmshotel.com
Date: 7 Jun 2006
Subject: Strachan coat of arms
Comments:
Dear Clan Strachan, I am licencee at The Glenkindie Arms Hotel
and we proudly display the STRACHAN of Glenkindie Coat of Arms
on the front of our Hotel, ( as Dennis and Jim will testify to )
we have also incorporated it on our Polo shirts and are proud to
wear the coat of arms of the Strachan family.
A note from Jim Strachan (Guestbook Moderator):
The hotel is called the Glenkindie Arms Hotel, and it's located right down the road from Kildrummy Castle and Glenkindie House (previous home to the old Strachan baronetcy of Glenkindie). A must stop for all Strachans visiting the area... even if it's for a quick pint with Buster.
http://www.theglenkindiearmshotel.com
Name: Nicholas E Armitage
From: Greeley, CO (USA)
Email: lipaudio@earthlink.net
Date: 1 Jun 2006
Subject: this is great
Comments:
I am 95% sure I am a Strachan even though I have an English last
name and am truly proud to be one. It was great to get to know
more about this clan which I again am almost positive I belong
to.
Name: Betty Butler (MEMBER)
From: Dallas, TX (USA)
Email: betbutler@aol.com
Date: 21 May 2006
Subject: William Strachan
Comments:
So glad I found your website. I'm hoping to find more info on my
husband's gr-gr-gr-gr-gr grandfather, William Strachan. His son,
William, served in the Am. Rev. from NY, married into the Dutch
family, Bogart. Have a lot on the family, but would like to find
out if the elder William was the immigrant, and from where in
Scotland he came.
Name: Jim Straughan
From: Komoka, ON, Canada
Email: jim@straughan.ca
Date: 04 Apr 2006
Subject: Greetings
Comments:
Greetings I am gratified that I Stumbled upon this site. It's
gratifying to see someone take the time and money to offer such
a resource to the public and posterity. I am a Straughan
originally from from the Goderich area of Ontario Canada now
residing near London Ontario. If anyone knows any history of the
earliest Straughans who originally settled the Huron County area
and/or moved from this area I would be most gratified to hear
from you. Jim Straughan voice 519 641 4355 email sirmls@look.ca
www.straughan.ca
Name: Patrick Archambeau
From: Longmont, CO, USA
Email: archway@totalspeed.net
Date: 22 Mar 2006
Subject:
Comments:
I am so proud of everyone for putting this site together! My gr.
gr. granpa was a jailer for Bat Masterson in dodge city; Hotel
de Straughn it was referred to. John Straughn also was the
person who moved all the original occupants of Boot Hill to its
current location. I have lots of other info about this line of
Straughns if anyone is interested! Strachans Unite!!
Name: Trudy Houston
From: Northern Ireland
Email: [private]
Date: 17 Mar 2006
Subject: Hello
Comments:
My maiden name is Strachan. My family are from Dundee, Scotland,
although the majority of them have moved away now. I came across
this website by chance and I have found it very interesting. I
know we have some distant relatives in Canada and some in
Australia but I didn't realise their were so many Strachans from
so many different countries around the world. I say hello to
every one of you. Strachans of the world unite !!
Name: ALISON BUSBY
From: Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Email: alisonbusby1@aol.co.uk
Date: 3 Mar 2006
Subject: TRACING MY GRANDFATHERS FAMILY
Comments:
HI MY NAME IS ALISON I AM TRYING TO TRACE MY GRANDFATHERS
FAMILY HIS NAME IS SIMON CAMERON STRACHAN HE MARRIED MY
GRANDMOTHER GEORGINA MONTGOMERY AT LOGIEBUCHAN CHURCH
ABERDEENSHIRE SCOTLAND ON THE 19TH JANUARY 1935 HE LIVED AT
ARTROCHIE,ELLON ABERDEENSHIRE MY GRANDMOTHER LIVED AT LITTLE
HADDO FOVERN ABERDEENSHIRE THEY HAD A SON ALISTAIR MY DAD MY
DEAR GRANDMOTHER PASSED AWAY IN 1985 I NEVER MET MY GRANDFATHER
I HOPE SOMEONE OUT THERE HAS SOME INFORMATION TO HELP. THANKYOU
GREAT SITE
Name: Alan Bennett Strachan
From: Buckie, Morayshire, Scotland
Email: helenstrachan@msn.com
Date: 26 Feb 2006
Subject: n/a
Comments:
Hi. I'm Alan Bennett Strachan, born Aberdeen Scotland
1957. Father's Peter Bennett Strachan, born Bathgate Scotland
1933. Anyone interested contact me.
Name: Kelly Colleen Strahan
From: Saint Simons Island, GA, USA
Email: Barrten@aol.com
Date: 13 Feb 2006
Subject: Family Tree
Comments:
Hey to all Distant Cusz....... This is a wonderful site!!!!!
My line as I know it is, starting with my Dad. Jimmy Paul
Strahan Paul Castolin Strahan William Andrew Strahan James (Jeems)
Edward Strahan Warren Strahan Cornelius Neal Strahan Moses
Strahan Sr. Othneil Strahan Alexander Strahan David Strahan
Alexander Strachan (this has been my road block till now, any
info would be a Big help. B:abt 1620-1625 from Glenkindie,
Aberdeen??? Arrived in Virgina,U.S.A. in 1657)
Hugs to all,
Kelly
Name: Bobbie Kay Roberts
From: Michigan, USA
Email: [private]
Date: 9 Feb 2006
Subject:
Comments:
Name: Jared Strachan
From: Nyngan, NSW Australia
Email: j_fstrachan@bigpond.com
Date: 27 Jan 2006
Subject:
Comments:
Hey Strachans, i am a Strachan that lives in nsw australia
my famliy is from glasgow scotland and other side is mongomery
that lives in glasgow,tain,perth scotland just like 2 say this
is a great website cheers mates.
Name: Guestbook Moderator - Jim Strachan
Email: jim@clanstrachan.com
Date: 6 Jan 2006
Subject: Response to Question
Comments:
I recently received a question from a person who was married to
a Strachan, had children, and later divorced. Specifically, she
wanted to know if she and the kids could become members of the
Society. Unfortunately, the return email and telephone number
were not provided.
To answer your question, all membership applications are
processed by the Member Secretary and approved by the Board.
From a genealogical perspective, once you are married into a
family you become part of that family tree forever, regardless
of divorce, and especially if you have children!
Furthermore, the bylaws of the Society have no exclusion clause
pertaining to divorce (I helped write them). So, I think I'm on
fairly solid ground saying, you have a VERY good chance of being
accepted as a member.
Moreover, the Clan Strachan Society is an inclusive organization. Even those with no blood, marriage, or adoption ties to the Strachan clan can join under a "Non-Voting Affiliate" membership... however, in your case I don't think that would be a problem.
Finally, I think it admirable that you want to provide your
children a sense of history and culture. I know it was very
important to me when I was growing up. As you read the notes
below, I think you will find many who feel the same way.
Name: Geraldine Shandor-Strachan
From: San Diego, CA (USA)
Email: gernjim@earthlink.net
Date: 2 Jan 2006
Subject: Family Pride
Comments:
Family pride and history are an important part of life. I'm glad
you are doing this while family members are still alive to
participate. I didn't start early enough, and my maternal side
of the family will probably remain a mystery.
Name: Durham Strachan
From: Melbourne, Australia
Email: durham@peterstrachan.com.au
Date: 15 Dec 2005
Subject:
Comments:
Interesting to look at your Site, My grandparents came from
Auchinleck Scotland to Auckland New Zealand around 1905
Grandfather was a coal miner in Scotland I have the marraige
cert and am interested in following the line.
Name: Lindsay Strachan - SCC Member's daughter
From: Temecula, CA (USA)
Date: 13 Dec 2005
Subject: hey there...
Comments:
hey dad! well
since Alesia has commented, and Keith has commented, I decided I
would too. I was looking all over the site, and its really cool.
You and Dennis did a GREAT job on this. I definitely know which
site I will go to if I have to a family history project! Really,
really good work. Ok well I'll talk to you later...
Name: Dennis Strawhun - SCC Member (Co-Founder & President)
From: Carlsbad, CA (USA)
Email: dennis@clanstrachan.com
Date: 12 Dec 2005
Subject: Welcome!
Comments:
Welcome to all!! Jim and myself have
finally gotten together after about 3 years of emails and gotten
this site and the Clan up and running. I will say that Jim is
the brains and most of the work behind this site. I'm more of
an idea guy.
Jim is a (Straken) and mine is (Strawn) so we have two guys with
both pronunciations!
And, yes... we look alike! I will say that the male line of
Strachan has certain characteristics. high eye ridges and cheek
bones, deep set eyes and in sonme cases very large ears!
I got lucky and got my moms ears! poor Jim! LOL!
When I first met Ben (my fathers and grandfathers name also) he
looked just like my great uncle! no doubt we are related!
I have been into the Scottish Highland Games and Clan Gatherings
on the west coast for about 15 years now and I was the grounds
director for the San Diego Scottish Highland Games for 4 years.
We will be at most of the games in the San Diego, Orange County
and L.A. area this year with our new Clan tent. We were riding
on the coat tails of the Tribe of Mar clan tent because of our
affiliation with the Tribe of Mar but have decided to branch
out. We hope in the future to have Clan Tents at the games
nearest you. The Strachan tartan is the Mar district tartan with
blue added. You can properly wear both.
I have just returned from Scotland this past summer where I met
and became friends (well family) with Ben and asked him if he
would be interested in becoming our chief. Being the humble man,
he said that he would accepted if, we would all have him. By the
way he is the only Strachan (Strawn) in the town of Strachan
(Strawn) and cannot claim at this time any tie to the last chief
Admiral Richard Strachan of Thornton. At this time all 5 house's
of Strachan are extinct. We might be starting a 6th house in
nominating Ben!! we will keep all informed as we walk through
this process.
My line and spelling come from Missouri by way of the Carolinas
in the early 1700's. Another group of Strachans came over in
1699 with William Penn and still reside in Pennsylvania but have
change the spelling to the phonetic Strawn. As Jim has written
in his book, most in Scotland and around Aberdeen and
Aberdeenshire pronounce it Straken but a few still say it the
old way as does Ben. The name comes from "the Strath of Awen" or
the valley of the river Awen. By the way the picture that I took
of Ben on this web site has him standing in that valley with the
river in the back ground!
A wee bit of fun history for you all. Do you all recall the
movie "Cat Balou" ? Lee Marvin and Jane Fonda? anyway Lee Marvin
plays two characters "Kid Shaleen" and the bad guy with the
silver tipped nose...thats right STRAWN!!! if you havent seen
the movie rent it...worth the time.
as for my side of the Strachan clan in the late 1800's along the
Kansas/ Missouri border a certain Samuel Strawhun was shot and
killed by Wild Bill Hickock. in the newspaper article about the
fight his name was spelled 4 different ways!
as far as we can gather Sam and Bill had had previous run ins
with each other and rumor has it Sam had once bested Bill in a
fist fight. so the blood was bad. Sam and his cronies went into
the local saloon and ordered beers on a hot summer day. the
bartender had just gotten in a new batch of glass beer mugs from
St Louis and asked Sam not to take them out of the bar. Sam
refused and went out with mug in hand. Bill rides in and goes in
for a drink. the bartender ask Bill to help him out with Sam.
one word led to another and Bill pulled and fired hitting Sam
right in the forehead killing him instantly! pure murder and it
almost caused a riot in the town where Sam was well known and
liked.
I encourage you all to continue in your search for your family
and I can guarantee this... every year that goes by you will
learn something new and wonderfull about your heritage and
yourself. I was hooked when I discovered our clan motto "non
timeo sed caveo" I do not fear but am cautious. That pretty much
sums me up. I do not fear much but I am a cautious guy.
once again welcome to you all and I hope that I have the chance
to meet you all at some time or another.
talk soon d
Name: Cauleen Strachan
Email:
Date: 17 Nov 2005
Comments
I'm just doing some exploring of the Strachan name and Tartan as I have a new nephew coming soon. He will be half Strachan and Half MacMillan, what a combination. There are a few of us Strachans here in Edmonton Alberta (Grandma & Grandpa, 7 children and 6 grand children. My Mother will really enjoy this site.
- Name:
- Julia Strachan
- Email:
- juliastrachan1983@gmail.com
- Date:
- 14 Nov 2005
Comments
Hi, I'm in Kings Mountain, NC. I'm the daughter of Richard W. Strachan, who was born in 1936. Please feel free to e-mail me, especially if you're nearby.
- Name:
- John Strachan II
- Email:
- tw0f1sh35@hotmail.com
- Date:
- 28 Oct 2005
Comments
Hello Family :) This site is wonderful, thank you so much. Scotland Forever!! John Stuart Strachan II Atlanta, GA Feel Free to Email Me anytime, love to hear from any Strachans.
- Name:
- Amanda Strachan
- Email:
- amandagrace1999@yahoo.ca
- Date:
- 25 Oct 2005
Comments
Hi im looking for information on my great grandfather William George Brebber Strachan born July 5,1892 who married Annie Lawley, July 5,1915 and died July 3, 1967, and had 11 children including my grandpa George Alexander Strachan. Im living in Calgary,AB Canada and born in Halifax Nova Scotia. This is a great site
- Name:
- Amanda Strachan
- Email:
- amandagrace1999@yahoo.ca
- Date:
- 25 Oct 2005
Comments
Hello everyone.I live in Calgary Albeta Canada, Born in Nova Scotia. Im the grandaughter of George Alexsander and Violet Strachan. I am really into my family history and find that the Strachans are a great clan to belong to. Great site!
- Name:
- JOHN STRACHAN
- Email:
- goldenboy639@yahoo.co.uk
- Date:
- 24 Oct 2005
Comments
HI THER I AM LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY GRANDFATHER JOHN STRACHAN BORN 1890/1892 IN IRELAND MOVED 2 SCOTLAND 1920 LIVED AT EAST AVE VIEWPARK LANARKSHIRE WIFES NAME WAS ANNIE OMLY HAD 1 SON MY FATHER ROBERT BORN ABOUT 1925 MARRIED ROSE O,HANLON thank u all in advance for any info JOHN STRACHAN
- Name:
- Brad
- Email:
- brad_strachan@optusnet.com.au
- Date:
- 23 Oct 2005
Comments
Hello fellow Strachans. My name is Brad and I'm from Croydon in Victoria, Australia (about 30km east of Melbourne). My grandparents (Gus & Margaret Strachan) settled in Wandin North (about 45km east of Melbourne) about 1920-30. Not sure how i/we fit in the "Strachan" scheme of things, but interesting to know this and other sites are around.
- Name:
- Emily Strachan
- Email:
- synthesizer88@yahoo.com
- Date:
- 17 Oct 2005
Comments
oh and just an idea--you should allow people to post pictures. It would be very fun to see what everyone looks like!
- Name:
- Emily Strachan
- Email:
- synthesizer88@yahoo.com
- Date:
- 17 Oct 2005
Comments
Its funny because two people used "strachan2@hotmail" as their email address and their names were Emily and Bruce. My name is Emily and my fathers name is Bruce Strachan. Just found that interesting. We are Detroit natives (now I'm in Los Angeles)..I believe my great grandfather moved over from Scotland to Michigan with his son Donald Strachan. I'm the last in my family to carry on the Strachan name and that makes me quite sad. Perhaps I will keep my maiden name. great site!
- Name:
- Susan Straughen
- Email:
- tbearent@ezy.net
- Date:
- 12 Oct 2005
Comments
I am the daughter of William Lewis Straughen of Penns Grove, New Jersey, USA. While the name is spelled slightly different, that has always been an issue in my family; the spelling of the name. Next time that my husband and I visit Scotland, we must get up to the clan lands of the Strachan's.
- Name:
- Fraser Strachan
- Email:
- fraser.strachan@mto.gov.on.ca
- Date:
- 09 Oct 2005
Comments
Great site and very informative. My name is Fraser Strachan and I'm 30 years old. I was born in Canada but am a dual citizen (United Kingdom and Canadian). Born my parents are 1st generation Scots. My dad was adopted by the Strachan's in the Govan area, and located his real mother (Fleming) 20 years ago. Can't wait to find out where I fit in the family tree! Thank you.
- Name:
- debbie reid
- Email:
- debbiereid@sasktel.net
- Date:
- 08 Oct 2005
Comments
Just saying hi from granddaughters of James C. Strachan. He was born in Edzell Scotland. Anyone interested contact debbiereid@sasktel.net
- Name:
- Donald Patrick Strachan
- Email:
- ybfc@coastalnow.net
- Date:
- 01 Oct 2005
Comments
This is a fine site. I had no idea the family had spread so far across the globe.
- Name:
- David Strachan
- Email:
- strachan@rosehearty.com
- Date:
- 23 Sep 2005
Comments
My Strachan family have their early origins in Gamrie Banffshire. Most of the known history is that the family farmed at Peathill (close to Fraserburgh) from around 1810 to the 1970's when the family connection with the Peathill district seemed to come to an end. Families connected by marriage are Lawrence, Birnie, Mair, Milne, Rae and Walker. My search for family is stalled so I hope this message can start it moving again.
- Name:
- Thomas Strachan
- Email:
- tjstrachan8@hotmail.com
- Date:
- 20 Sep 2005
Comments
Good to the Clan is so strong (so many of us). my grandad was called william jame strachan and my great grandad was called John. would like to find out more about the family.I live in Brighton. South of England
- Name:
- Terry J Strachan
- Email:
- strachat@telus.net
- Date:
- 17 Sep 2005
Comments
Hi, I'm from Toronto and don't know much about my family history,but find it very interesting. I'm Terry J Strachan son of James F Strachan (1935 - 1992) who is the son of Frank J Strachan (1900 - 1980). Please feel free to email me, I am now living in Calgary.
- Name:
- Jeremy Strachan
- Email:
- jamcats21@hotmail.com
- Date:
- 08 Sep 2005
Comments
Hello I don't know too much about my family. This site has opened my eyes and now I have a need to find as much as posible.I do not talk to my father(Robert John Strachan) of Ottawa,ON Canada. But I wish to find out more about The Strachan Clan. Please fell free to email me. I am 26, married and have too kids [boy(Konnor)2 in December, girl(Vanessa)8 in September] I wish to inform them as much as I can about our great family. Thank you so much Jeremy Robert Strachan
- Name:
- Megan
- Email:
- meg_helena@hotmail.com
- Date:
- 05 Sep 2005
Comments
Hello! My mother is Janet Strachan, born 1951 in BC, Canada, as was her father (Alexander Strachan, born 1918) before her. His father was Charles Strachan, born 1879 in Peterhead, Scotland and his parents were Bella Stuart and ? Strachan, also of Peterhead. If anyone has any info relating to my family, it would be much appreciated if you could email me. I'm trying to put together a family tree and don't have much information.
- Name:
- Email:
- Date:
- 21 Aug 2005
Comments
Thanks so very much for taking your time to create this very useful and informative site. I have learned a lot from your site. Thanks!!
- Name:
- Llonella Strachan
- Email:
- llonella@hotmail.com
- Date:
- 15 Aug 2005
Comments
Hi i am a strachan from the Bahamas who did not know my name came from so far away. I am trying to do a family tree to see how far back i can go. Its nice to know my name comes with a interesting history. Thank u.
- Name:
- Caroline Strachan
- Email:
- Date:
- 22 Jul 2005
Comments
Hello hello from The Open University. I'm from Glasgow but live in Northants now with my English partner. But, you can take the lassie out of Scotland, but you'll never take Scotland out of the lassie. Alba Gu Brath
- Name:
- Alesia Louise Strachan
- Email:
- Date:
- 21 Jul 2005
Comments
Hi Daddy!!!! he-he oh my gosh this is an awesome website... the next time I have 2 do a report on my family history I think you'll probably be my main source. Good job and I look forward on more updates. You also need to put in Sean. okay well love ya see ya lata your favorite daughter. :) j/k.
- Name:
- David Strachan
- Email:
- Date:
- 14 Jul 2005
Comments
umm... hi...
- Name:
- jacqueline strachan
- Email:
- jacquisbliss@yahoo.com
- Date:
- 10 Jul 2005
Comments
hello! i am a strachan from the philippines. have you ever heard of any strachans from asia? my great-grandfather was caucasian who married a filipino woman and so we are light-skinned filipinos. im so proud of the strachan family. please email me anytime!
- Name:
- Michael Korabek
- Email:
- KorabekKorner@charter.net
- Date:
- 28 Jun 2005
Comments
Hi, are any of my cousins from Western New York still around? Drop me a line.
- Name:
- Regan Strachan
- Email:
- regan_strachan@yahoo.com
- Date:
- 28 Jun 2005
Comments
Hi there I am a Strachan from South Africa in my late 20,s. My fore father were the first of to brothers to come to South Africa from Scottland.It is very interesting to find out so much of the family and where I originate from,I did not know we were such a big family. feel free to contact me via email if I could be of any help thanx guys keep up the good work Regan
- Name:
- Tina
- Email:
- tinabug62@yahoo.com
- Date:
- 14 Jun 2005
Comments
I have a question about the ship Gildart. I would like to find a list of where each of these indentured servants were transferred to. I found the list here previously on another sites links. My aunt is doing reserach on a man that is listed on the manifest as one of the indentures servants from the 1747 voyage. And I know he escaped about a year after he was placed there. I have info after he was there and before he was captured however I have nothing of where he was indentured. If you have any of this info it would be greatly appreciated.
- Name:
- T Collins
- Email:
- tcollins@aol.com
- Date:
- 05 Jun 2005
Comments
Nice website! Best of wishes to you.
- Name:
- Anonymous
- Email:
- tom@gmail.com
- Date:
- 04 Jun 2005
Comments
You have done a very nice job with your website, I enjoy seeing where other people are from who visit your site. Keep up the good work! It will be interesting to watch your website grow as more people find out about it.
- Name:
- Debbie Strachan
- Email:
- minniemydog@hotmail.com
- Date:
- 02 Jun 2005
Comments
My father was Douglas Morrison Strachan, born May 3, 1926, died March 24, 1990. He was one of two sons of Helen MacCormack and William Strachan, both of Paisley. William died in 1958, Helen in the 1980s. His brother's name was Ian Strachan and he died in 1976. They both came to Canada in the 1950s and married Canadians. I have a brother and sister and we all live in Ontario with our families, and my uncle had three children, Maureen Strachan (presently married and living in Georgia), a son William and a son John, both in Ontario.
- Name:
- Robert Daniel Strachan
- Email:
- bstracha@enetis.net
- Date:
- 29 May 2005
Comments
Great site! Funny, my father's name is Don, his brothers name is Dee, they didn't even know there were rivers in Scotland by that name.
- Name:
- Stephanie Straughn
- Email:
- stephanie_straughn@hotmail.com
- Date:
- 28 May 2005
Comments
This is a really interesting site that I just found. I live in North Carolina and I am doing a senior memory book. Thanks for all the great information about my history and my last name has a new spelling not listed on this site!
- Name:
- Keith Michael Strachan
- Email:
- Date:
- 27 May 2005
Comments
Hey Uncle Jimmy this is a really cool sight at first i didnt know anything about us haha but this is cool i dont know many strachan's and just seeing all of this is so cool ill talk to you all later
- Name:
- Sherry Strachan Doty
- Email:
- mom-cahummingbird@pacbell.net
- Date:
- 25 May 2005
Comments
Hi Jim! I met your brother John on the phone today. I was blown away when I found he has the same name as my father! My grandfather was John Brown Strachan. I know he had a brother but not much more than that. You have done an excellent job with your site. Thanks so much! Perhaps since I'm in Anaheim, one day we will meet!
- Name:
- David Strachan
- Email:
- david1300@optusnet.com.au
- Date:
- 20 May 2005
Comments
Born in Tillicoultry,Clackmannanshire 6 Nov 1929.Educated at Alloa Academy. Emigrated to Australia 1962.Had one son David Arthur now living in Queensland.Found the information on this site very informative.
- Name:
- Paul Strachan
- Email:
- Date:
- 19 May 2005
Comments
I didn't know there was so much info on my name. This is great. I can't claim relation to the clan though ... I'm Jewish. I know my grandfather, George Strachan, was from Edinburgh, and he moved to the US after WWII. Either his father or grandfather moved to Scotland from Russia/Poland/Lithuania (depending on what time period you check) and I believe the name was changed to Strachan at that time. Does anyone know anything else regarding this? I am in NY, and I do know that I have 'Strachan' family in Ohio (my grandfather's brother's family). I'm not sure if any relatives are still in Scotland.
- Name:
- blakestrachan
- Email:
- Date:
- 15 May 2005
Comments
Hi strachan
- Name:
- Wilmari Strachan
- Email:
- wilmarih@hofmeyr.com
- Date:
- 11 May 2005
Comments
Hi, I am a Strachan from South Africa. My grandfather (Jurie Wynand Fourie Strachan) was an "afrikaans" farmer in the Orange Freestate, South Africa. I have no idee when and how the Strachan's landed in South Africa?
- Name:
- Donna
- Email:
- njstrachan@aol.com
- Date:
- 21 Apr 2005
Comments
I am part of the Strachan Clan from Manchester, Jamaica WI now living in the US, thank you for sharing your info.
- Name:
- kyle strachan
- Email:
- kyle471@msn.com or kyle@strachanfamily.co.uk
- Date:
- 13 Mar 2005
Comments
hello i am kyle anthiny strachan and wow thanks for the web site and i never knew that our family was soo big and who knows mark strachan lives in the uk my dad and i have 2 sisters and i am a boy i live in uk born in 14 november 1991 and i am 14 now and email me please all of you if you can thanks
- Name:
- Carla Lakatos
- Email:
- clakatos@ix.netcom.com
- Date:
- 12 Mar 2005
Comments
Looking for information on my great grandfather, J. George Strachan who was married to Bridget Cheevers and lived in Kingston Ontario around 1885. They had at least 3 children, my grandfather (Thomas Henry Strachan), Margaret, and another son who died at an early age of Scarlet Fever (which apparently was an epidemic in the area at the time). My family unfortunately has very little information on John George and Bridget but the unofficial story is that they were disowned by their Strachan family in Scotland because Bridget was Catholic and J. George converted much to his family's dismay. If anyone can direct me in the right direction, I would be deeply appreciative. Thank you for this site!!
- Name:
- George Strachan
- Email:
- gjstrachan1962@yahoo.co.uk
- Date:
- 10 Mar 2005
Comments
Originally from Bathgate area where the majority of the family still live. my father comes form a family of five brothers and two sisters.
- Name:
- shireen
- Email:
- shireenstrachan@yahoo.co.uk
- Date:
- 14 Feb 2005
Comments
Any one here realted to dougal strachan or irene strachan please email me on shireenstrachan@yahoo.co.uk
- Name:
- Nadeen Strachan
- Email:
- naytorious44@yahoo.com
- Date:
- 10 Feb 2005
Comments
Hello, I am also a Strachan and my family is Jamaican Living in the USA. Yes I am black and wish i knew more about how i came to be. but happy none the less to know so much info, and to know there are so many out there. again thank you.
- Name:
- John Edward Strachan
- Email:
- john.strachan10@btopenworld.com
- Date:
- 08 Feb 2005
Comments
Great to be able to get so much information about our name at one site if any other strachan`s wish to contact me feel free to do so
- Name:
- John Edward Strachan
- Email:
- john.strachan10at btopenworld.com
- Date:
- 08 Feb 2005
Comments
Great to be able to get so much information about our name at one site if any other strachan`s wish to contact me feel free to do so
- Name:
- Judy Strachan
- Email:
- ladiesofthelake@mchsi.com
- Date:
- 01 Feb 2005
Comments
Very informative site. Enjoyed reading about the family name. I think my grandfather emigrated to Minnesota from the Saskatoon area in the early 1900s. Was very interesting to read the history of the various ways of pronouncing Strachan.
- Name:
- Bonnie and Curt
- Email:
- Date:
- 01 Feb 2005
Comments
Very nice site. We enjoyed our visit. Genealogical Journeys In Time http://www.genealogicaljourneys.com
- Name:
- George R. A. Strachan. JP
- Email:
- george@strachan-clan.net
- Date:
- 23 Jan 2005
Comments
Great website. I am the owner of the " strachan-clan.net" site. I continue to collate further info which will be added to my site as time goes on. I will observe your site for common denominators. I have visited and photographed Thornton Castle and also Strachan village, near Banchory where I met Major Ben Strachan. We were able to confirm that we are 3rd cousins. All the best, George.
- Name:
- emily strachan
- Email:
- strachan2@hotmail.com
- Date:
- 31 Dec 2004
Comments
Hello my name is Emily Strachan and i'm very glad we have our own web page!!!
- Name:
- Christine Taylor
- Email:
- christinetaylor121@MSN.com
- Date:
- 28 Dec 2004
Comments
Great website - my greatgrandfather James Callander Strachan settled in Saskatchewan around 1900. I am the eldest grandchild of one of James and Catherine's sons - George Alexander Strachan of Melfort, SK. I would be interested to hear from any long lost cousins!
- Name:
- Bruce
- Email:
- strachan2@hotmail.com
- Date:
- 25 Dec 2004
Comments
Love the site.A little history of our branch.My Grandfather Donald Strachan came to Canadaaround 1910 from Dundee,returning to G.B. in 1914 with his wife Jean(nee) Fleming of Glasgow to join the british army. They and their 5 children returned to Canada .My Dad and both his brothers fought in Europe in W.W.II.We usually pronounce the name Stracken,but previous to WWII they used the Gaelic Strawn.I've relly enjoyed the history on this site and am pleased to see such strong interest,keep up yhe great work
- Name:
- Dixon Strachan
- Email:
- Date:
- 06 Dec 2004
Comments
Hi,great web site. I would like to find out a bit more about my familly history so this was a good start. All I know is that Dad was born in the Hall/castle in Fettercairn in 1935. Grandad was married to a Gunning .Then they moved to the Gorbels in Glasgow. I emmigrated to BC Canada in 1991, I wear the "Mar" kilt as all his family were brought up with that one and so were we. I've relatives in Glasgow ,Peterhead and Austrailia all of whom I don't really know. Hopefully I'll track some down. Cheers
- Name:
- Jamie K. Strachan
- Email:
- i furgot my address
- Date:
- 25 Nov 2004
Comments
ummmmmmmmmmm...........i just wanted to say that this website is great and very very useful!!!I never knew how important the Strachan clan is . Thank you bunches for making this web site *smooch*
- Name:
- Cheryl L. McGhan
- Email:
- cheryllmcghan@hotmail.com
- Date:
- 23 Nov 2004
Comments
My great, great grandmother MaryJane Strachan (Strahan in Ireland) was the daughter of George Strachan. Family history speaks of the family leaving Scotland and going with Cromwell into Ireland. The Strachan family would have gone to Australia, but the boat was full and they chose the U.S.A. instead. While in Ireland, my Strahan family lived in the Kirkinriola parish area, and when they came to the U.S.A., they spelled their names Strachan. When asked as to why they changed their name back to Strachan (200 years later), my great, great, great grandfather said, "Once a Scot, always a Scot!" I enjoy researching all my family lines and they even inter-connect in time and place through history.
- Name:
- Betty Jane Strachan
- Email:
- estrachan2@juno.com
- Date:
- 17 Nov 2004
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Jim, This website is amazing. I regret that my dad is not alive to enjoy it. I will return to this place often. I am intrigued by it all. Cousin Betty Jane Strachan (Philadelphia)
- Name:
- L.Strachan
- Email:
- Date:
- 16 Nov 2004
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Hi I just wanted to say that this site is great It was very useful for my coat of arms project!!!!!!! Thank YOu!!!!!
- Name:
- Art Strachan
- Email:
- arthurstrachan@shaw.ca
- Date:
- 02 Nov 2004
Comments
My last visit to this site was in the spring and there have been improvements made since then - good work! To Shawn - if you're roots are in Saskatchewan, then you may have a few distant relatives in Manitoba and Ontario. I will E-mail you later in the day with more details.
- Name:
- Shawn Strachan
- Email:
- strachansk@shaw.ca
- Date:
- 31 Oct 2004
Comments
Great site...Nice to read some history. Can't find to many Strachan we are related too. All I know is my Great grand father came to Canada in 1900's. James Calender Strachan. If you have any info on this fellow, let me know. Shawn
- Name:
- Wayne Strachan
- Email:
- wastrachan@yahoo.com
- Date:
- 25 Oct 2004
Comments
Glad I found this site, was nice to find info about my name.
- Name:
- Christin Lee Strachan
- Email:
- khrissie_ls@hotmail.com
- Date:
- 10 Sep 2004
Comments
Hi. I never really knew much of the family history before ( my mother did the family tree for my father's side (Strachans), but I was too young to pay much attention. Your site is informative and interesting, and I'm sure the multitude of Strachans in the Comox Valley, BC Canada (where I was born and raised) will like it as much as I do.
- Name:
- Tom Greenwood
- Email:
- tgreenwood11@comcast.net
- Date:
- 26 Aug 2004
Comments
My Great Great Grandfather James Strachan came to Seaforth, Ontario in the early 1800's from the Aberdeen area. My Great Grandmother, Margaret Strachan married into another Canadian Scot family; Gouinlock
- Name:
- Duna Strachan
- Email:
- soaringwings@comcast.net
- Date:
- 16 Aug 2004
Comments
Great website - I kept my maiden name when I was married and passed it down to my son, Leith, because we are, as far as I know, the last of our line. My grandfather, Willis Strachan, came to Colorado from the Aberdeen area with his parents in the late 1800's. The Strachans did quite well in Colorado Springs in the early 1900's, but many had few or no children. I'd love to hear from any Strachans from the area. I am sending family info to Leith who is currently serving with the US Army just north of Baghdad.
- Name:
- Hannah Strachan
- Email:
- scottishg88@yahoo.com
- Date:
- 15 Aug 2004
Comments
i enjoyed this web site and i will be sending it to the rest of my family.
- Name:
- Sandy Strachan
- Email:
- strachansandy@hotmail.com
- Date:
- 02 Aug 2004
Comments
Hi! I was delighted to find this website! I am the youngest of four girls born to Harry and Anna Strachan. My grandfather James Murray Strachan emigrated from Aberdeen around the mid 1870s and he remained in Toronto and he had a brother who went to Costa Rica and was a minister. Since I was born so late in life to my family I know very little about their history. I did however visit the small village of "Strachan" when I spent a summer in Scotland (Sheildag). Is there any information about the conflicting "right" way (smile) to pronounce "Strachan"?
click here To get more information on the pronunciation of "Strachan"
- Name:
- Adam Strachan
- Email:
- a_strachan@hotmail.com
- Date:
- 21 Jul 2004
Comments
Very Interesting, My Grandfather immegrated to Canada after the War. In our family I am the first Strachan born in Canada. I am very glad you have this site up, it has made traking my roots much easier.
- Name:
- STACY JAMISON STRACHAN
- Email:
- stacy.strachan@us.army.mil
- Date:
- 10 Jun 2004
Comments
Excellent web site. I have been trying to do a family tree for quite some time now, and this information is great. Currently I'm stationed in Germany, and planning my first trip back to the homeland sometime in late summer. Any ideas on where majority of the clans where located?
- Name:
- Daniel Brock
- Email:
- Date:
- 06 Jun 2004
Comments
great web site. very informative!
- Name:
- Daniel Strachan
- Email:
- danielstrachan@sympatico.ca
- Date:
- 24 May 2004
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Good day to all I'm looking for information on the clan battles that the Strachan's might have been involved in. I'm interested in all aspects of our clan history, but take special pride in what side we were on and what we stood for. I would also like to give thanks to the creators of this fine website. Thanks for your time. Take care. Daniel Strachan
- Name:
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Sorry to all who left comments the past year. I've had some technical problems with our hosting company that I hope are now resolved. I am attempting to recover the information, but it appears it may have been lost. If I can recover, I will re-post!