DNA Testing - "Wandering Scots" Branch of McMillans

Here is an opportunity for family members to learn more about one branch of our extended family through DNA testing.  This is an attempt to map out family lineage through genetic markers.  Even though the test may not immediately link our family branch to results already posted, it could as more people take the test.  My hope is to discover the answer to one or more of the following questions:  (identification numbers refer to those in The Wandering Scots)

How and why was James McMillan (#1456) born in Ireland?  How long did his family live there? 
What part of Scotland did James’ ancestor (s) come from:  Galloway?  Lochaber?  Knap?
Was the Daniel McMillan (listed on page 130 of The Wandering Scots) the father of James McMillan?

The test from one male family member of our branch (with the name McMillan) is sufficient to establish our genetic markers.  We are trying to pool resources to make this test happen.  Kenneth MacMillan (#1500), or his son, Roy (#1520) has offered his DNA for testing, The test I chose, Y-DNA 67 , costs $238 and we invite you to help us raise the funds for this project.To make this fund-raising project more fun and interesting, there will be a drawing of three prizes:

 

 

  • Red and white plateA 6 ¾” porcelain plate with the clan badge wielding the "Claigh Mor" sword superimposed over the clan dress tartan. (link)  Around the edge of the plate is a narrow gold band next to a wider maroon band.  A hanger for wall display is included. 




  • blue & white plateAn 8” porcelain plate with the clan badge centered around the clan motto. It is medium blue and white with a narrow gold edge around the rim.  Around the edge is a Celtic interlaced knot pattern.  This plate is produced by Nexus and is numbered 375.  There is an interesting bit of history on the back. 


     
  • tartanA wool shoulder scarf 20” wide and 63” long made from the “old” or “weathered” hunting clan tartan.  and the scarf is sometimes worn by women at Clan gatherings (the kilt, after all, is the male garment.)  This could be used as a table topper to declare your clan heritage.  This lovely fabric, very soft and drapeable is expensive, starting at $50.00 a yard and going up from there. 

For every $5 donated, you will be entered one time in the drawing. When we reach the goal of $238, the first name drawn will be contacted to choose which prize he/she would like.  The second name drawn will have second choice and so on.

Please make out and send your checks to Nancy McMillan at 4114 N Argonne Road. Spokane, Washington 99212. 

Thank you for helping us make this happen.