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Matheson
Gaelic Name: MacMhathain
Motto: Fac et spera (Do and hope)
Badge: Broom
Lands: Lochalsh, Sutherland
Origin of Name: Bear's son
Clan Chief Major Sir Fergus Matheson of Matheson Bt
Matheson family history The name Matheson has been attributed to the gaelic 'Mic Mhathghamhuin' meaning 'son of the bear' or alternatively 'son of the heroes'. Traditionally, the clan descends from a twelfth century Gilleoin, ...
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Matheson famous people There are many famous people who are part of the Matheson Clan
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