Murray Clan
I have always been told that my Fleming Family is part of the Murray Clan so I am going to try to explore that link.
A quick internet search shows Fleming Family as a septA or allied family of the Murray Clan.1
But, "In theory the word clan should apply only to the family of the chief and the branches which would prove descent from him; the word has, however, been extended to embrace all those who acknowledged the authority of a chief and accepted his protection."6
Yet "association with the Murrays of Atholl applies only to the few Fleming families who inhabited Atholl and Glenshee."2,
How can I prove that my Fleming Family inhabited Atholl and Glenshee?B I have to assume that requires exploring my line of Fleming Ancestors; I will do that by starting with my Great Grandfather George Fleming who was born August 11, 1904 in Scotland; for more details on George, his father James, and his grandfather John see the Fleming Branch.
Fleming Ancestors:
Okay so I do not know where to go from here... Can anyone help?
Research Notes & Questions:
A - "The term sept "is used in both Ireland and Scotland, where it may be translated as sliocht, meaning "progeny" or "seed", which may indicate the descendants of a person" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sept
B - "Atholl and Glenshee" refers to Blair Atholl and Spittal of Glenshee? http://visitcairngorms.com/atholl-and-glenshee.html
C - John's Birth Location in the Census: 1861 = Denny, Stirling; 1871 = dowing, Stirling; 1881 = ?; 1891 = Haggs, Stirlingshire; and 1901 = Hollandbush, Stirlingshire
Z - Future Research: The Blackie Family is part of the Lamont Clan?
References:
1 - http://www.clanmurray.org/septs.html
2 - http://www.electricscotland.com/webclans/dtog/fleming2.html
3 - "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FQXK-ZJF : accessed 01 Dec 2013), James Fleming, 29 Jan 1864; citing SLAMANNAN,STIRLING,SCOTLAND, reference ; FHL microfilm 6035516.
4 - Scotlandspeople.gov.uk - 1946 Fleming, James (Statutory Deaths 476/01 0002) - Image on file - Details: James Fleming; Coal Miner (Retired); Widower of Isabella Forbes; Died Denny and Dunipace Cottage Hospital; Usual Residence: 38 Bonnybridge Road, Dennyleanhead; Name, Surname, and Rank or Profession of Father: John Fleming, Butcher (Master) (deceased); Name, and Maiden Surname of Mother: Marion Fleming, M.S. Hoggan (deceased); Signature and Qualification of Informant: James Fleming, Son Residence: 38 Bonnybridge Road, Dennyleanhead
5 - Transcription of Death certificate courtesy of Hamish Fleming: John Fleming. Died 6.pm on 1st November 1913 in Banknock, Stirlingshire, Scotland. He was 75 years of age. Parents listed as John Fleming, coal miner, deceased, and Jeanie Fleming maiden surname Wallace, deceased. Cause of death "hemiplegia." Doctor certifying death T Loudon Fleming MB Ch B. (Doctors surname is Fleming, not an error.) The death was registered in Kilsyth by his son John Fleming on 3 November 1913 and recorded by the Registrar William Reid.
6 - Munro, R.W. - Highland Clans & Tartans; 1977.