This would be especially true if he or she emigrated before the Revolutionary War and a few years thereafter. Listed below are over 300 Scottish clan societies, associations, and organizations. This is through John Craig, born in 1663 in Hoddam, Dumfriesshire, and who died in 1731. Campbells, the Gordons, and others. Scottish Clan Societies and Family Associations, A subscription to a monthly eNewsletter with color pictures and events information, Archibald Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, Sir Archibald Campbell, 4th Lord of Lochow, 14th Earl of Loudoun, 'The Rightful Heir', Dies at Age 69, Battle of Lagganmore and the Barn of Bones, Adopt an Argyll Charter Catalogue - Friends of the Argyll Papers, Searching For Ancestors: A Genealogy Primer, Heraldry of The Clan Campbell Society (NA), A Short History of the Clan Campbell Society in North America, Clan Campbell Society General Information, Donald Draper Campbell, Esq., OStJ, FSA Scot. * PLATFORM OR CMS. branches, one of which is listed separately, the other was closely
My dad died before i met him. sixteenth century to the Heralds Visitations, when official
Adam/Innes. American Branch, Clan Johnston/e in and Arms. Flodden in 1513. The primary responsibility of all Armigerous Clan societies and associations is to find a chief or commander and bring legitimacy and honour back to their family name. oldest known Roll of Arms was made between 1240 and 1245. * For those with a serious genealogical interest, we have a mutual assistance agreement with Ann Burton who operates, "Craig-Links" an enterprise dedicated to Craig family genealogy. This was the first application from Alaska to be approved by the Department of Interiorsince it issued a final revised rule in 2014. */
Sir Thomas Craig (1538-1608) a direct
My moms is irish,CHEREKE, english. 2 owens and one Shuler. created a Baronet. Current Membership Roster (as of July 2008), Clan Craig Association of Over a 120 man hours have gone into the research, preparation, and ongoing maintenance of this list. [3] According to George Fraser Black, during the 15th century there were three families that styled themselves "of that Ilk" (meaning that the name of the family is the same as that of the place they come from i.e. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Riccarton who died March 13, 1823. , U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs, For frequent Tribal updates, please visit our "News" tab located at the top of our websiteMain Office: (907) 826-3996Email: info@craigtribe.org, National Conference of State Legislatures. Hi,my name is melody edington. Armigerous clans have no official Representor, as they do not have a Chief or Commander recognized by the Lord Lyon King of Arms. Good luck with your search and we hope your experience with your Scottish heritage brings you as much joy as ours brings to us. Copyright 2020-CRAIG TRIBAL ASSOCIATION - All Rights Reserved. The Craigs of Riccarton gained prominence during the 16th century when
The Balmoral Kilt, Traditional 8 Yard Kilt and Flashes. Note: we charge in UK Pounds. Let us know. became Member of Parliament for Midlothian, then for Edinburgh, and was
[3] According to George Fraser Black, during the 15th century there were three families that styled themselves "of that Ilk" (meaning that the name of the family is the same as that of the place they come from i.e. Directions Advertisement. "Clans, Sept & Regiment of the Scottish Highlands"]. This was the first application from Alaska to be approved by the Department of Interiorsince it issued a final revised rule in 2014. 1992 - 2023 Clan Campbell Society (North America). One of his descendants was James Craig, 1st Viscount Craigavon and the first Prime Minister of Northern Ireland. 1245 NE 91st St. Seattle. I am going to change my last name to craig soon. N.A., Ltd, Clan MacLeod Association A friend of Isaac Newton and a member of the exclusive scientific think-tank known as the Royal Society, he became a pioneering expert on probability theory a field of mathematics widely studied and put into practical application today. Clan Craig Association of America President Michael A. Craig 10002 Aurora Ave. N., Suite 4423 Seattle, WA 98133 E-mail: mcraig@seatac.net Vice President & Piper Gary L. Craig 21984 Deer Park Chugiak, AK 99567 Counselor Jack Cody Gig Harbor, WA finlaw@harbornet.com "CLAN CRAIG CONNECTIONS" Editor Sharon Cody Gig Harbor, WA 98335 Clans and Associations. available through Google. honor. These Craigs of Riccarton became the pre-eminent branch of the Craigs, and were recognised as Chief of the Name. })();
The Clan Craig Association of America (and other clan Craig organisations), however, are an important clansman charged with business matters of the clan. USA, Inc, Clan Maitland Society of of Craigfintray, afterwards Craigston, Co. Aberdeen; next was Sir Thomas
We commend Assistant Secretary Roberts for all of the hard work that led to his decision to approve our application. /*
by the 15th century there were three families styling themselves Craig
where they were recorded as a family of great antiquity, seated at
such as the Inquisito, 1120 AD., the Black Book of the
The surname, which is also spelled Craigh, Creagh and Creag, means a steep
Let's treat everyone with respect. comments powered by Disqus. Craig Crest: A chevalier on horseback, holding a broken lance, in bend,
As a public service to help those members of the Scottish diaspora who are interested in locating their kinsfolk, or joining a clan society, we offer this list of Scottish Clan Societies and Scottish Family Associations websites, and a few Facebook pages for those organizations without websites. Bede, a
seat is at Riccarton, the last known Craig Chief was Thomas Craig of
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Seated from earliest times at Craigfintray Castle (also referred to by some sources as Craigston Castle), at Kildrummy, in Aberdeenshire, several references to the Craigs appear in the records. 1929-30, https://infogalactic.com/w/index.php?title=Clan_Craig&oldid=653171768, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, About Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core. (Live for God and you will have life). The heraldry within the crest badge is taken from the arms of Craig of Riccarton. var _qevents = _qevents || [];
[Ref. Basket totals may not add exactly due to rounding. In fact, a clan map shows the Craig name just south of Edinburgh. the other in Latin "Vive Deo et Vives" - Live in God and You
Craig of Craig). The Scottish Coalition USA . ingredients to constitute it; metal, colors and fur: silver (or the color
The agent of the company is Michael Craig. Website:http://aci.net/clancraig/index.htm. Scotland's Classified Directory. Commissioner PO. The other traditional one, reported to have been designed circa 1957 by Dgn. (function() {
His descendants made a fortune in whiskey and, in the
If needed, you will hear back within 48-72 hours. 1538, d. 1608; married Helen Heriot. Today, the federally recognized tribes in Alaska have the same opportunity as those in the Lower 48 states to maintain a permanent homeland for themselves, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, Lawrence S. Roberts said. This is exciting. satisfaction of the kings of arms prove themselves to be gentleman of '
became the first Prime Minister of Ireland in 1921, having been an
The new town of Craigavon in County Armagh was named after
He was then elevated to the Peerage, taking the title Viscount
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[Ref. It was the Romans who are believed to have been the first to describe them as Picti, indicating painted ones, probably a reference to the colourful whorl of tattoos that adorned the bodies of their warriors. The journey to this decision has been a long one. This business record status is "Administratively Dissolved" now. America. Vice President & Piper
[4], W. Douglas-Simpson, Castle Craig and the Kirk of Auchindoir, Aberdeenshire. The Clan seat is at Riccarton, the last known Craig Chief was Thomas Craig of Riccarton who died March 13, 1823. GA 30152 gaelgal@comcast.net James Cameron Eastern U.S. associated with Clan Gordon, was installed at Craigfintray in Aberdeenshire,
2018 - 2023 www.washingtoncompany.net - UBI Lookup, Washington Business Search. Ireland, there is a good chance that he was a descendant of this James. If your organization would like to return thecourtesy by adding a link to the Clan Campbell Society (North America) on your website, Thank You. Among the oldest Chiefs of Clan Craig researched is William Craig of Craigfintray, Co. Aberdeen who would have been born sometime in the latter half of the fifteenth century. Caught in this pincer movement, Earl Davys forces were helpless, and were cut to pieces; Earl Davy himself is reputed to have fought bravely, finally brought down, with his back to a stone, by the Earl of Gordon. We are a member of the "Council of Scottish Clans and Associations," and encourage participation in local Highland Games. [Ref. var d = document, s = d.createElement('script');
Box 745 Plainfield, IL 60544 camshron@gmail.com Anna Taylor Seden, P.R. of Mar allowing the Craigs to add the color red to his own black and white
Todays decision ensures that our tribe will have a permanent center for our tribal government and provides economic development opportunities for our children and grandchildren. Membership now stands at over 100, and we are growing rapidly. var elem = document.createElement('script');
two having the Motto "Vive Deo et Vives" and two having "Jai
CLAN CRAIG ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA was incorporated on Jun 01 1998 as a NONPROFIT Regular Corporation Type registered at 1245 NE 91ST ST, SEATTLE, WA. Per the Lord Lyon King of Arms, no clan society, association or organization is recognised as an "official Representor" of an Armigerous Clan. Among the many Disinherited was David of Strathbogie, son and heir of the Earl of Atholl, who had been appointed one of the English king Edward IIIs lieutenants in the north of Scotland. helmets covered their faces. were
Clan Craig Association of America is a business incorporated with Washington State Secretary of State. Places of Interest: Craigston is a hamlet north of Culter, in Aberdeenshire. All rights reserved. The Riccarton estate passed through Sir Thomas's daughter to a member of
The Craig Coat of Arms needs three ingredients to constitute it: metal, colors and fur, all signifying something. Described as the glorious marriage day of the kingdom with God, the Covenant renounced Catholic belief, pledged to uphold the Presbyterian religion, and called for free parliaments and assemblies. their Kings agree to marry an Irish Princess. The other traditional one, reported to have been designed circa
Interlynx, Incorporated, Clan Craig Association of America listed there. early form of social group, as in the Scottish Highlands, composed of
been born sometime in the latter half of the fifteenth century. Appointed Justice-Depute for Scotland in 1564, he presided over many of the important criminal trials of the time, but his greatest challenge came following the Union of the Crowns in 1603 when he was asked to assimilate the laws of Scotland and England. An admirer of John Calvin and a friend of the Reformer John Knox, he became
Abuses and disputes over these rights gave rise in the early part of the
first quarter of the 20th century, organised the Ulster Volunteer Force
The last lineal descendant of the Craigs of Riccarton was Robert Craig of Riccarton who died in 1823 leaving no heirs. The name itself existed in various forms such as Craigh, Creag and Creagh, which are occasionally used as variations of the name today. I,want to met my family,so bad. If one is ever formed, please let us know and we will happily add them to this list. William Craig's second son (also named William Craig of Craigfintry) fought against the English at the Battle of Flodden in 1513, where he was slain. The Craig crest, which includes a chevalier
Clan Rose Society of America: Clan Ross Association of the United States: Clan Scott Society, Inc. Scottish-American Military Society, Ltd. Thank you for contacting us! Listed below are over 300 Scottish clan societies, associations, and organizations. a group of 'broken men' from other clans who had sought, and were granted,
Thus, they were in the land centuries before the Angles, Britons, and Scots. please contact us. The only official Representor of a Scottish Clan is the Chief or Commander officially recognized in their letters patent, or more common when a Warrant has been issued by the Court of the Lord Lyon. Burke, Ulster King of Arms (1848). right, excepting only those who had borne arms at the battle of Angincourt. Please enable JavaScript to view the
importance to allies, enemies, and rebels, gave solemn defiances and the
It has been determined that if a person's Craig forefathers came to America from N. Ireland, there is a good chance that he was a descendent of this James. Michael A Craig. Website. This land, which is located within our traditional homelands, is the center of our government," said Craig Tribal President Clinton E. Cook Sr. "Alaska tribes have been unfairly left out of the fee to trust process for decades. In the event you don't have an account
Crossing the border into England at the head of a 20,000-strong army that included 7,500 clansmen and their kinsmen, James engaged an equally strong force commanded by the Earl of Surrey on September 9, 1513. tartan. From some early documents researched
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But the Pictish legacy has endured, with their virile bloodline mingling with that of other Scottish tribes to form what became through time the unified kingdom of Scotland. At roughly 3,000 men each, both armies were evenly matched, but Murray and Craig devised a cunning strategy to ensure success. The Scottish monarch had embarked on the venture after Queen Anne of France, under the terms of the Auld Alliance between Scotland and her nation, appealed to him to break a lance on her behalf and act as her chosen knight. By
Col. James Campbell Quick, Ph.D., FSA Scot. 1929-30, Last edited on 14 December 2021, at 09:40, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Clan_Craig&oldid=1060248894, This page was last edited on 14 December 2021, at 09:40. It is believed that John of the Craig was Laird of the Craig of Auchindoir - the estate next to the Den of Craig in the Parish of Auchindoir. life was hotly contested and defended in courts of law and on the field of
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This is because Craig (or crag) means "rocky place" in Scottish Gaelic. to four persons, Earl Marshall (Duke of Norfolk) and three Kings of
Learn about their Membership Organizations, Organizations market share, competitors, and Clan MacLachlan Association of North America's email format. of coats of armour, and the several marks of distinction connected with
[4], Thomas Craig of Riccarton 1538-1608, lawyer and writer, was descended from William Craig of Craigfintry[5][6](later Craigston) in Aberdeenshire, who was born in the last half of the 15th century. delegations traveled the realm to compile a true list of verified Grantees
Find Related Places. My father was Paul craig. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. The primary responsibility of all Armigerous Clan societies and associations is to find a chief or commander and bring legitimacy and honour back to their family name. MacGregor-Hastie, was formulated from the colors of rocks, (Crag) from which the name Craig originated, hence the colors gray, green, black, yellow, and orange on the tartan. The Unified Business Identifier (UBI) is #601881649. Information and contacts provided by Michael A. Craig, Chief, Clan Craig of America. tourney or exercise any feats of arms unless they could to the
The clan does not have a chief recognized by the Lord Lyon King of Arms, therefore the clan has no standing under Scots Law. The clan is a large extended family. whole Clan (est. was a recognized clan in antiquity, albeit a smaller one compared to the
Minister of Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh. Ulster King of Arms is one of the
The name Craig
arms to be worn by any who could not demonstrate an original and valid
was a recognized Scottish Clan, I began doing some research. Clan Craig Association of America: Clan Crawford Association: Clan Cunningham USA: Dalzell Family Association of NA: Clan Donald USA: Clan Douglas Society of N.A. More. perform feats of arms and gave safe conduct to them from their arrival to
all proper. Organizations. the current president of the Craig Clan Association: (BTW if you are interested in joining the Clan Craig Association, you need to write to the following address: Michael A. Craig. Their appearance in this book clearly establishes
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Combining his mathematical skills with his religious faith, he was also the author in 1698 of the curious Mathematical Principles of Christian Theology. The Craigs of Craigfintry - later Riccarton - became the most noted family. The hereditary right to bear arms as a symbol of ones station in
be among the most ancient of the founding races of Scotland. Today, the Clan Association encompasses most of North America. difficult at best and only 3 are recorded from there in the early 1600s. (function() { // REQUIRED CONFIGURATION VARIABLE: EDIT THE SHORTNAME BELOW
Sisters are troy mae,eltha and brothers paul and Nathaniel craig. ), The surname of Craig is one of great antiquity. Sign Up. Berwick. Either email addresses are anonymous for this group or you need the view member email addresses permission to view the original message. ", For frequent Tribal updates, please visit our "News" tab located at the top of our website. planta, offshoot], 1. [4], Thomas Craig of Riccarton 1538-1608, lawyer and writer, was descended from William Craig of Craigfintry[5][6] (later Craigston) in Aberdeenshire, who was born in the last half of the 15th century. The heraldry within the crest badge is taken from the arms of Craig of Riccarton. s.src = 'https://escotland.disqus.com/embed.js';
The Clan Craig Association of America (and other clan Craig organisations), however, are an important clansman charged with business matters of the clan. succession came Alexander Craig of Craigfintray; next came William Craig
Several of the Clan rendered homage to
Shuler,from my kids. Then, from Websters New World Dictionary, I quote the definition of
(Crag) from which the name Craig originated, hence the colors gray, green,
[Ref. We are proceeding to incorporate as a non profit corporation this year. Craigfintray, Aberdeenshire, had two sons, the younger of whom was killed at the Battle of
It is believed that John of the Craig was Laird of the Craig of Auchindoir - the estate next to the Den of Craig in the Parish of Auchindoir. Coronation of James VI when he became James I of England in 1603. Adam/Innes. elem.type = "text/javascript";
of that Ilk. This decision not only reflects a firm commitment by the United States to move forward in treating Alaska tribes like those in the lower 48 by providing us the same opportunities to exercise tribal self-determination; but recognizes the importance of rebuilding and restoring tribal homelands. King Edward I of England on his brief conquest of Scotland in 1296. Clan Mackay Society USA, The Clan Craig Association of America (and other clan Craig organizations), however, are an important clansman charged with business matters of the clan. He left no known male heirs. Ayershire and Lanarkshire to the south about 1180. Signed at Edinburghs Greyfriars Church on February 28, 1638, by Scotlands nobles, barons, burgesses and ministers, it was subscribed to the following day by hundreds of ordinary people with copies made and dispatched around Scotland and eagerly signed by thousands more. and several of the name rendered homage to Edward I in 1296. RT @simonateba: Today is a dark day for freedom of the press in the United States of America. The Craig Coat of Arms needs three
I can give my cell. That being said, inclusion on this list is a courtesy, not a right. The Picts are considered to be the most ancient of the founding races of Scotland. Michael A. Craig. The Craigs of Craigfintry - later Riccarton - became the most noted family. and nobility; and the dark band across the middle represents repentance or
Aberdeenshire is the ancient territory of the Craigs, and it was here and throughout the surrounding area that the Picts held sway for centuries, leaving a mark that survives on the landscape today in the form of their mysterious and intricately carved stones. In the 1950s, however, another Craig tartan was devised that paid homage to the root of the clan name; this was done by incorporating the colours of rocks, or crags those of grey, black, yellow, green and orange into the tartan. 1760) born in Scotland who settled in Bonny River [Bonny River-Second Falls], Saint George, Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1783 he enlisted in 1782 served in the 84th Regiment Royal Highland Emigrants 2nd Battalion, married Sarah Smith they had 5 children he died in 1833 [10] . Clan Keith Society, USA display until the moderator has approved your comment. Sir William Gibson Craig ( 1797-1878)
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The agent name of this company is MICHAEL CRAIG. different forms and spellings, From time to time it was spelt Craig,
was physician to both James VI and Charles I. James Craig (c.1740-1795)
The Clan Craig Association of America (and other clan Craig organisations), however, are an important clansman charged with business matters of the clan. The Mars also boast proud Pictish roots, and the Earldom of Mar is one of the oldest in Scotland. Director 1310 Wood Park Drive NW Kennesaw. William Craig's second son (also named William Craig of Craigfintry) fought against the English at the Battle of Flodden in 1513, where he was slain. His son, also John Craig,
Unfortunately we have been unable to find either an official website or society associated with them. From what I have read, the use of Craig as a surname probably developed locally in several places in Scotland as a way to describewhere that person was from. vengeance. From a few Scottish events in the early days, the Clan Association now is sponsored at over 30 functions annually throughout the U.S. and Canada. Our Mission Statement "The Craig Tribal Association, a federally recognized Indian tribe, will protect and enhance the quality of life of its members by preserving, protecting and promoting its history, culture and traditions; promoting self-sufficiency and a strong work ethic; exercising the powers of self-government and sovereign immunity; while providing social, health, economic and . The Clan Craig Association of America (and other clan Craig organisations), however, are an important clansman charged with business matters of the clan. Clan Craig Association Of America was registered on 1998-06-01 as a NONPROFIT Regular Corporation type incorporated at 1245 NE 91ST ST, SEATTLE, WA. Shortly after midnight on November 30, the pair silently led a detachment to a position above and behind Earl Davy. Clan Craig Association of America: Gloria J. Craig: 10002 Aurora Avenue North, Suite 4423 Seattle, WA 98133-9347: The Clan Cunning, Assn. country. Southeast U.S. chapter, Clan Hay Society, Major membership concentrations are found in the Southeast, the Southwest and New England. Clan Craig is considered an armigerous clan, meaning that it is considered to have had at one time a chief who possessed the chiefly arms, however no one at present is in possession of such arms. rock or cliff, and was in widespread use across Scotland. Kincardineshire and parts of Banffshire), Moray (also includes parts of
International. Exchequer, and others, records of the name Craig were produced in
Sir William Douglas then launched a surprise attack, and as the stunned forces of Earl Davy reeled backwards in confusion, they ran right into the waiting spears and swords of Murray and John of the Craig. A proud and independent clan in their own right, with their motto of 'Live for God and you shall have life', and crest of a chevalier on horseback grasping a broken lance, the Craigs also enjoyed kinship with the fellow Aberdeenshire Mars, known as the Tribe of Mar. They may only have a "family oral tradition" that they are Scottish, but that's all they know. Among the oldest Chiefs of Clan Craig
researched is William Craig of Craigfintray, Co. Aberdeen who would have
Crest & Badge descriptions:
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But,this was my mothers last name. One of their earliest strongholds was the imposing hill crag known as Craig Phadrig, on the western outskirts of Inverness, and it was here that St Columba is reputed to have come in the sixth century in his mission to convert the Pictish king Bridea Mac Melch, also known as Brude, to Christianity. used primarily over suits or armor to identify the combatants since
The primary duty of the English King of Arms and
We hope you enjoyed reading this excerpt from this mini book on the Scottish history of the Craig family. The clan does not have a chief recognized by the Lord Lyon King of Arms, therefore the clan has no standing under Scots Law. realms. [4], From Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core, W. Douglas-Simpson, Castle Craig and the Kirk of Auchindoir, Aberdeenshire. It brings so much history. Armigerous clans have no official Representor, as they do not have a Chief or Commander recognized by the Lord Lyon King of Arms. Many questions of course remain, such
Please give credit where credit is due and LINK don't plagiarize. I did get to met my uncle bob craig and family. The Clan Craig Association of America (and other clan Craig organisations), however, are an important clansman charged with business matters of the clan. Scotland, where they (Picts) were allowed to settle on condition that all
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Of Scottish parentage, he enrolled at the age of 15 with a Regiment of Foot and, on the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War in 1775, took part in the battle of Bunker Hill. President of Clan Craig Association of America. of Argyll, the Isle of Bute and part of Dunbartonshire). In the year 2015, the Craig Tribal Association submitted an application to put approximately 1.08 acres of land into federal Indian trust.