Vol: 3
Issue; 1
Date; Jan. 2010
THE ARM AND CROWN
Clan MacQuarrie
Teaghlach, The over is fall and winter is upon us here in New
Hampshire. Can you believe it; we are headed into our third year as a society.
Lets give our selves a pat on the back. Just to recap this year. The clan was
represented at three Highland Games sites here in New England over the summer
and early fall. We will try for four next year. We picked up a few new members
and are know at 43, and we are truly international as we have members down under
in Australia, and our newest member Jessie Lawley from England, (she may descend
from Donald MacQuarrie the second son of Lachlan and Alice MacLean. He was
married and lived in Liverpool the year he died 1818. She has some Williams and
Donald’s in her line. All seaman like the chief’s son. This will take a lot of
work to get here connected to that Donald but we might be able to make it), and
of course all across Canada and the U.S. We send a heart felt Ceud Mille Failte
100,000 Welcomes to everyone that has joined this past year. Lets keep it up and
keep our dues up to date so we can become a stronger society. Thanks to everyone
keeping his or her dues up we were able to send $100.00 to Scotland, to the
Bathgate Conservation Society to help with the repairs needed to the Robert
Burns statue. I want to thank you all again for that support. It servers us well
to get or society known and that we can be called upon when needed. As far as I
know three MacQuarries made it back for the big gathering in July, and that two
were in the Clan parade thanks you Marilyn and Margaret for being there, also
Greg was there. From what I understand not many of the local MacQuarries showed
them selves. Marilyn says she did meet one or two I forget which. One more
achievement this year, I was able to merge our database with that of Ian
Phillips who maintains the Mull Genealogy site. It is again thanks to you the
members who have provided me with your lines that make up our database. If you
have not sent your line in and wish to get it included please do so, the more we
have the closer we may come to finding a chief. I almost forgot to thank
Rosalind for her contribution by placing and ad in the Banner again this year.
She does this out of pocket so I have credited her with dues paid forward that
covers the cost. If anyone would like to do the same in the Highlander magazine
please let me know and I will get you a business card for the ad.
Over the month of November I had been in debate and research
with a fellow from Fife, Adrian Grant by name. He has been doing research for
the past ten years on Soi Alpin and the seven clans that claim decent from
Kenneth which includes his own. His book will only go up to about 1316. He has
in his words, “up ended” the belief of the origins of these clans. He has
dismissed most of Munro’s clan history as well as other historians. At first I
did not buy into any of what he had to say as I hold to our history as presented
by Munro/MacQuarrie and the Rev. Rodney McQuary. But as we got into his claims
he may have something. Some of the dates that are presented in our two books, do
not match up with the events of the time, claimed chiefs would have been to old
or to young to take part. Also some of the names given before Cormac do not
exist. The most compelling information that he may have some of which comes from
the hand of Lachlan the last known chief himself. (Below is link to the Baronage
of Scotland) Lachlan submitted a pedigree to Sir Robert Douglas about 1772,
which listed the chiefs from Cormac. This list contains one name that is not in
the Munro history book at all, and it does not include a number of chiefs from
John (who is said to have died in 1473) however, he must have died in 1478 as he
turned over the chiefdom to his son Colin in 1477, Colin died with out issue and
a Donald became chief. Our printed history shows a Dunslaff at this time and
then three descendants from this Dunslaff which #16 does not include. So we have
a problem there. He also maintains that the MS 1467 has been debunked in the
past couple of years. I do not have the resources here in New Hampshire to check
out his claims on the early clan. I have been in touch with Tom and Matt, and
Jim MacQuarrie about this and I agree with them that we let this fellow write
his book and we wait until it has a peer review before we take any action to
change any of our history, I have also sent copies of the Baronage to Bruce. I
have adjusted the database however, where changes need to be made like the death
of John in 1473, and the addition of Lachlan Mor who died in 1400. I will keep
everyone informed with this situation as I get word from Grant. We were the last
of the seven clans so he will be going to press in the New Year.
HIGHLAND FACTS
In Ancient Times, a Chief wore in battle a distinguishing badge on his helmet, a
device that his followers could recognize in the turmoil of action.
This is known as the CREST OF THE CHIEF and appears at the top of his FULL COAT
OF ARMS. Anyone bearing the same name as a SCOTTISH CHIEF is a CLANSMAN of the
CHIEF and has the privilege of wearing his CREST surrounded by a STRAP AND
BUCKLE GARTER to denote his CLAN ALLEGIANCE. The great Scottish Clans contain
families who bore a different surname but were descended from the Chief through
the female line. They are called SEPTS. Therefore anyone who has an ancestor
bearing a Sept name or the Clan name itself has the privilege of wearing or
displaying the CREST BADGE and indeed only they may legitimately wear this
Scottish Ancient device.
FAMOUS MACQUARRIE’S
The Rev Professor John Macquarrie
Last Updated: 12:01am BST 30/05/2007
The Telegraph.co.uk
The Reverend Professor John Macquarrie, who died on Monday
aged 87, was one of the best known and most influential theologians of his
time; he began life as a Scottish Presbyterian and taught for some years at
Glasgow University, but during his time as Professor of Systematic Theology at
the Union Theology Seminary in New York he became an Anglican and was for 16
years Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity at Oxford.
A prolific writer with more than 20 books to his credit,
Macquarrie was a very successful mediator between the academic world and the
parishes and although his theology was by no means conservative, he retained a
deep commitment to the traditional practices of the church. This inspired
confidence among many who feared that modern theology was undermining the basis
of the Christian faith itself.
An Oxford chair linked to a canonry of Christ Church, and a
world-wide reputation, did nothing to spoil his homely and friendly style. He
retained the best traits of the Scottish parish minister he had once been and
was revered by his pupils whose careers he followed and furthered until the end
of his life.
Macquarrie's own special interest for many years was the
forging of a link between existentialist philosophy and Christian theology in
the expectation that this would produce a credible expression of faith for the
modern mind.
As a young scholar his fluency in German took him into the
sphere of existentialism long before it had entered the British theological
scene, and he played a significant part in its importation. His translation into
English of Heidegger's Being and Truth (1962) introduced the German
philosopher to a much larger audience, and two earlier books, An
Existentialist Theology (1955) and The Scope of Demythologising
(1960), drew the attention of the English-speaking world to the work of the
German theologian Rudolf Bultmann.
Like Bultmann, he had for a time served as an army chaplain - an experience
which led both men to perceive the urgency of finding more contemporary
expressions of faith.
In Twentieth Century Religious Thoughts (1963) and
Principles of Christian Theology (1966) Macquarrie attempted such an
expression in two major works which ran to several editions and were widely read
by clergy and students of all traditions. By this time he was being greatly
influenced by the work of Karl Rahner, the German Roman Catholic theologian, and
John Knox, an American New Testament scholar. Just how successful his attempt to
combine existentialism and Catholic Christianity proved to be is still a matter
of debate in theological circles.
A common view is that he scored a highly commendable "near
miss", but several generations of students owe a debt of gratitude to Macquarrie
for helping them to understand and express their beliefs in language and thought
forms that did no violence to their intellect. God Talk (1967), published
in the wake of Bishop John Robinson's controversial book Honest to God,
was also very influential at the time and God and Secularity, published in the
same year, marked his return to a more orthodox position.
In Search of Deity (1984), which were his Gifford
Lectures, and Jesus Christ in Modern Thought (1990), another major work,
indicated however that he was not prepared to give up the quest for an
irresistible contemporary theology, and several of his smaller books, Paths
in Spirituality (1972), The Concept of Peace (1973), Christian
Unity and Christian Diversity (1975), and Theology, Church and Ministry
showed a distinguished theologian tackling some of the lesser practical issues
facing the church.
John ("Hugh") Macquarrie was born at Renfrew on June 27 1919,
where his father was a pattern maker in the shipyards. His paternal grandfather
had been a Gaelic speaker from Islay who had come to Clydeside in search of
work.
His parents, who married in 1914, had had their first son
die, and young John was not expected to survive for several weeks after his
arrival. But he recovered, and went from Paisley Grammar School to Glasgow
University, where he took a First in Mental Philosophy and stayed on to complete
a bachelor degree in Divinity. After a brief spell as an assistant parish
minister in the Church of Scotland, he joined the Royal Army Chaplains'
Department on a three-year commission when the Second World War was ending, but
stayed on for many more years as a Territorial Army chaplain, receiving his TD
in 1962.
On leaving full-time Army service in 1948 he became parish
minister of St Ninian's Church, Brechin, where his combination of pastoral
sensitivity and scholarly sermons attracted large congregations. By this time,
however, he was marked out for an academic career and from 1953-62 was a
lecturer at Glasgow University. Soon his work on German philosophy and theology
was noted and when the prestigious chair of Systematic Theology at the Union
Theological Seminary in New York fell vacant in 1962 Macquarrie was appointed.
The international scene and an introduction to the American
Episcopal Church in New York opened his eyes to the treasures of the Catholic
element in Christianity and in 1965 he was ordained deacon, then priest, in the
Anglican Church. Thereafter the radical element in his thinking was tempered by
the influence of the open, yet more conservative, Anglican theological
tradition. When in 1991 the newly appointed Archbishop of Canterbury said, in an
unguarded moment, that those opposed to the ordination of women were
heretics, he received a magisterial rebuke from Macquarrie, who was not himself
opposed to women priests.
In 1970 he was persuaded to leave New York for Oxford where
he had many fruitful years, particularly with bright postgraduate students, and
was a very congenial member of the chapter of Christ Church Cathedral. To his
Glasgow D Litt and Oxford DD he added many honorary degrees and was in constant
demand as a visiting professor. He was elected to the British Academy in 1984.
Yet he was always ready to accept an invitation to preach in an Oxfordshire
village church or to give a paper to a group of parish clergymen. His High
Anglicanism took him easily on to the governing bodies of Pusey House and St
Stephen's House, Oxford, and he was a consultant at the Lambeth Conferences of
1968 and 1978.
Formal retirement did little to halt his work and he continued to publish
extensively. A new edition of Mary for All Christians (1991) was issued
in 2001, and he wrote On Being a Theologian in 1999 and Stubborn
Theological Questions in 2003. Two Worlds Are Ours: an introduction to
Christian mysticism appeared the following year.
He is survived by his wife Jenny, and by two sons and a
daughter.
MACQUARRIE STORIES
This issue’s stories are taken from the Journal of James Robertson, Sheriff
Substitute from 1841 to 1847, Isle of Mull. The entries all concern Lachlan
MacQuarie of Glenforsa, Captain Scots Greys. He was the only son of
Major-General Lachlan MacQuarie. And died in 1845. Part III. The first entry for
1844 is not until May.
26 May, Left at 6 O’clock in the morning for Achnacroish. Reached Salen at half
past 8. Breakfasted with Mr. and Mrs. Dewar. Mr. D. told me he had been well
received at Kintyre, shewed correspondence with Mr. Stewart of Glenbuckle about
Presentation %c and stated that he expects to be soon settled at Southland. He
mentioned that Macquarie is weak in body and mind both, and imprudent as usual.
There was no further entry concerning Capt. Macquarie that year the next entry
come in May of 1845:
12 May The only letter by this night’s post was an intimation of the death of
Macquarie. Poor fellow. I regret him sincerely; and the more because I feel that
of late I avoided him; yet what could I do? Peace be with him; he had many good
and kind qualities.
14 May George MacDonald Langamull arrived with his wife by last night’s steamer
and called today. He mentioned that the Dolphin was engaged to bring poor
Macquarie’s remains from Craignish Castle to Salen today; that by his own desire
the funeral was only to be attended by three or four relatives and by his own
Tenants.
15 May Met MacLean Sheriff Office Salen who told me that Macquarie left his
Estate to the Master of Strathallan, and a legacy of L2000 to George Campbell
Airds
http://www.jamesirvinerobertson.co.uk/JRJL424344.pdf
EVENTS
If anyone is heading down under in 2010 be sure to stop in at The Governors
House in Sydney. There will be a yearlong celebration in memory of Maj-Gen.
Lachlan MacQuarrie, Gov. of New South Wales. There will be events all year, be
sure to stop at MacQuarrie University and visit the MacQuarrie room in the
library. Say hi to Robin tell him you are a member in fact let them know that as
well at Governor House.
RESEARCH NOTES
Here is the link to Sir Robert Douglas, “The Baronage of Scotland” This will
take you straight to our pages. If you are interested you can go to the start
and check on other names and families that you may have an interest in.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~battle/baronage/page506.html
ILLNESS
Keep Tom and Marilyn in prayer
FLOWERS OF THE FOREST
David Eckley Box, Jr.
That’s it for now
Cuimhnich air na daoine o'n d'thàinig thu
"Remember the people from whom you came"