Genealogical Symbol: backward S

[Eleesavet]

I've provided E with the name of the Clan Donald archivist who helped me. Perhaps it's time for an e-mail to her.

I agree RM and JM definitely the time to contact the Clan Donald archivist.  Hopefully, she can send me copies of the 3 missing pages and put me in contact with the Chartist.

As well as find the true meaning of the symbol, I would like to share details of my link to the tree and as you say, JM, " ... contribute to the validation process ..." of the chart.

Also I would like to share his findings with other researchers.  There are other names mentioned on his chart which I am sure would be of interest.  I have seen several posts on RootsChat re most of the other names and possibly connected with the same areas.  But what with copyright I cant copy directly onto RootsChat.  Is it acceptable to transcribe in another format and then post to the relevant forums?  I would think the Chartist most likely has those trees somewhere in the public domain and not only in the Clan Donald Centre, where they cannot be easily accessed.

I will e-mail the Archivist asap and get back to you.

But for now I am enjoying the discussion and the search for the true identity of Felix who is a pet and drinks milk but may not be a cat!!!

[Berlin-Bob]

The replies concerning copyright resulting from Eleesavet's comment in #70 have been removed. 

Reproducing a small portion of any document is usually allowed under most copyright and "fair use" rules and this is the general rule for RootsChat, too.

Reproducing whole pages is a different (copyright) matter and best avoided.


Please stay on topic

Bob

[Eleesavet]

A quick update.

Rang the archivist at the Clan Donald Centre to ask for copies of the missing 3 pages.  (You will remember that the chart is page 2 of 4 pages.)  Now awaiting to receive copies by post. 

Asked the archivist for her understanding of symbol.  She thinks it could indicate a missing generation.  From a quick look, she couldn't find it used elsewhere in the chartist's work.

The chartist, an elderly gentleman, is still alive.  The archivist will contact him to ask if she can pass his contact details to me.  I asked if she could also ask him the meaning of the symbol; hopefully, she will.

Seemingly, the chartist's aim in compiling charts was to establish a link between the MacIntosh families throughout the Isle of Skye.

Will keep you posted.

Best wishes.

Liz

 

[RedMystic]

Very interesting Elisabet / Liz

I don't have the papers in front of me, but if memory serves, the marriage year of the parents & the birthyear of the son wouldn't have allowed for a generation between.

I'm very happy you'll be getting the additional sheets. I hope you enjoyed your interaction with the Clan Donald Centre as much as I did. The woman who assisted me is a wonder.

JOKE: Are you planning a trip to Australia now that you know 2 of the siblings went there?LOL

[Eleesavet]

Australia, here I come.