The Chief Is Coming - Clan Henderson Society

Vol. XVIII No. 1 Winter 2006The Chief Is Coming2005 AGMpage 4Roots & Twigspage 6Christmas Walkpage 8Gatheringspage 10PIMpage 18A Beautiful Journeypage 20Dance Etiquettepage 25Recent communications from Alistair Henderson ofFordell, Chief of the Name and Arms of Henderson,indicate he desires to visit his American cousins nextyear. His initial plan included attendance at the Stone MountainHighland Games in October, with this event being the highlightof a previous trip to the US with his father, the former Chiefof the Clan. We have, however, proposed some modificationto his itinerary in order that he might attend other events ofimportance and meet cousins in different parts of the country.At the 2005 Annual General Meeting of the Society, in Tulsa,Oklahoma, the Executive Board proposed supporting theChief’s visit by an appropriation to aid in the covering of hisexpenses. This proposal was accepted and the membershippresent approved the amount and purpose of the allocation atthe general meeting.In view of the action taken at Tulsa, the Officersof the Clan in the US have proposed to the Chiefthat he consider adding two Scottish events to hisitinerary. These would be the Seaside HighlandGames at Ventura, California and the RichmondHighland Games at Richmond, Virginia. Theseevents are particularly important as the Hendersonswill be the Honored Clan at the Ventura event andwe are holding our 2006 Annual General Meetingin Richmond. Each of these events is one weekfrom the dates designated for the Stone MountainGames, with the Ventura event occurring first.Our Annual meeting in Richmond will include theelection of Officers for the two years following,making this event an important one for the Clan.In anticipation of the Chief’s attendance,arrangements have been made with the organizersof the Stone Mountain Games to have our Chiefdesignated as a Distinguished Guest for thatAlistair Henderson of Fordell,Chief of the Name and Arms ofHendersonevent. In addition, he would be recognized asthe Honored Guest of the Seaside Games andalso at the Richmond event. The Hendersonswill join two other Clans as an Honored Clan atRichmond.These attendance proposals have been madeto the Chief and we expect communication fromhim at any time, however, his commitment toattending these events has not been receivedat the time of this writing. We will, however,provide Clan/Society members with informationon any decisions reached by the Chief as soonas they are received. Regardless of the Chief’sdecision, it would behoove all Society and Clanmembers to set their schedule for the eventsmentioned above and plan to attend in orderthat a good showing of membership may bepresent at all three events.

An Canach8500 Wendell DriveAlexandria VA 22308-2158(703) 780-1068 EdAnCan@aol.comAn Canach StaffEditorAssistant EditorPrinting & DistributionContributing ColumnistsBilly J. HendersonRex MaddoxMary Rhinelander McCarlJohn Robert MallerneeRussell HendersonJudy HendersonMark HendersonEd HendricksRenee Henderson MalzahnHorace LoftinThe Internal Revenue Service has ruled that the ClanHenderson Society of the United States, Incorporated,is a tax-exempt educational organization within themeaning of 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.Consequently donations of funds, library books, and otherproperty made to the society are deductuble contributionsfor the purpose of Federal Income Tax Returns.An Canach is the Official Newsletter of the ClanHenderson Society. It is published quarterly to provideinformation about Clan Members, Scottish Culture, Attire,Music, Food, Upcoming Events, and our individual andcollective Genealogy. It is the expression of life in ClanHenderson as maintained by your contribution of articles,information, and ideas. Please submit your material anytime,either online or by regular mail.An Canach does not maintain a mailing list. Pleasenotify the membership secretary of any address changes.Articles and reports for An Canach are requestedand encouraged. Please send photos separately. E-mail or USPS are both acceptable. Deadlines are1 December, 1 March, 1 June, and 1 September.©Copyright 2006, Clan Henderson Society of the United States of America, Inc. All rights reserved.www.ClanHendersonUSA.orgBasic Clan Dues$15 per year per familyOther ContributionsRegion SupportGenealogyChief’s FundMemorialOtherTotal$________$________$________$________$________$________$________Send Member Renewals andAddress Changes directly toClan Henderson Societyof the United States of America, Inc.EIN: 54-1816358Membership and RenewalRenewals occur one year after your original membership.While you should receive a postcard reminder;your renewal month is highlighted on your address labeland you may send in your dues using this format.Include the postcard with your check!Keep your An Canach arriving on time.For Clan Members who wish to enrollother members of their family(e.g., parents, grown children), please contact yourRegional Commissioner for a membership form, ordownload it from www.ClanHendersonUSA.org.Send renewal and/or membership form with duesdirectly to Membership SecretaryCarol Maley19 Sunbury StreetMinersville PA 17954Please use your member number when you contact the society.2 An Canach Winter 2006

Hope everyone enjoyedthe holidays. I’m alwaysthankful for the freedomswe have. We are free to enjoy ourholidays, Thanksgiving, Hanukahand Christmas, as we wish.By the time you read this message,may of our Henderson cousins willhave attended the Alexandria, VirginiaChristmas Walk. It was one of themost enjoyable events that I attendedlast year. If I remember correctly,there were 149 units in the parade.The parade winds through Old TownAlexandria. Clan Henderson has aceilidh on that night.As we move into 2006 and thegames and festivals begin, I amlooking forward to seeing old friendsand cousins, and making new friendsand finding new cousins. My favoritething about Clan Henderson is thepeople. I’m planning to travel morenext year.Did you ever think that at oneof the games we could sign up aPresident's Messageby Billy J. Hendersonmember who would provide thelink that you need to trace yourfamily? Clan Genealogist, HoraceLoftin, would be delighted to sendthat information to everyone whoneeded it. Sound far fetched? Everynew member could potentially havegenealogy lines that some of us areresearching.Like the Marine Corps, ClanHenderson is looking for a fewgood men and women. Would youlike to become more involved inthe Clan? If so, call or email yourcommissioner and volunteer tohelp staff a tent or convene one. Or,just ask your commissioner whatyou can do to help. Let him knowabout your special talents or skills.Working together we can makeClan Henderson bigger and better.Let’s step out and get the show onthe road.Yours aye,BillyAnd Talking About Volunteersby Russ Henderson. EditorEdAnCan@aol.comClan Henderson is run by volunteers—from the officers, throughthe commissioners, right down to the convenors and beyond. Andbeyond? You bet!By now you should realize that I am talking about YOU. You joined us!For whatever reason that you became a member or have remained a membermakes a strong statement. We have offered you the opportunity to be aconvenor, or to help a convenor—and maybe you have. But now, you havean opportunity to help the clan in a way to benefit yourself personally.There isn’t a gimmick here. No, not really. We want you to let us knowwhen there is a problem or a question. You recognize that you haven’t seenAn Canach for a long time—tell me. You wrote a check to the society and ithasn’t cleared—tell me. On your most recent visit to the Website, you foundsomething we need to know—tell me. Should you have a story that needs tobe told—tell me that too. Your volunteer leadership wants to help you.Billy J. HendersonEdwin P. Hendricks JrDottie HendersonCarol MaleyStephen G MurphyPresident Vice President Recording Secretary Membership Secretary TreasurerWinter 2006 An Canach 3

Clan Henderson Society Of The United States2005 Annual General MeetingThe 2005 Annual General Meetingwas held at the Oklahoma HighlandGames and Gathering of the Clansin Tulsa, Oklahoma on 17 September 2005.President Billy J. Henderson calledthe meeting to order at 1:35 P.M.The chaplain gave the Invocation.Copies of the Treasurer’s Report andthe 2004 AGM minutes were distributed.The recording secretary requestedthat the reading of the minutes of lastyear’s meeting be dispensed with. Theminutes were published in the AnCanach following the 2004 AGM. Themembership approved the request.Rex Maddox gave the MembershipReport in the absence of Carol Maley,membership secretary.Treasurer Steve Murphy was unableto attend the meeting. The Treasurer’sReport was given by Dottie Henderson.Rex Maddox helped explain some of theitems. Copies of the Financial Report areavailable from the treasurer.The Order of the Chief Award isgiven to:Chaplain C. Fredrick SanfordWebmaster David C. HendersonThe award was presented at themeeting to Fred Sanford.The Youth Scholarship Awards for2005 were received by:Lily Brnicevic of Ohio, DrummerAurora Brnicevic of Ohio, BagpiperLaura Venable of Oklahoma, PremierHighland DancerWilliam Sharpe currently residing inFrance, Great Highland Bagpipes andFiddleAlexander Sharpe currently residingin France, Great Highland BagpipesClan Genealogist Horace Loftin isthe recipient of the Claude A. HendersonMemorial Award. It will be presentedat the Christmas Walk in Alexandria,Virginia.Billy J. Henderson was presented withthe Commissioner Emeritus Certificateby Rex Maddox.The President announced that there aretwo new commissioners, Lori Hendersonfor the Mid Central Region and TomHendricks for the Far South Region.Both will be given their Commissioner’sCertificates. Billy introduced TomHendricks, who was present.(Notation: Joe Henderson accepted theposition of South Pacific Commissionerafter the meeting and was introduced atthe Celidh that evening.)Rex Maddox reported that he and RussHenderson have been in contact withour new Chief Alistair and he would liketo visit the United States cousins. TheExecutive Board has voted to use anamount from the Chief’s Fund to bringhim here. He will attend the games atStone Mountain, Georgia, in mid October2006 and the Richmond Highland Gamesn Richmond, Virginia the followingweekend. The Richmond Games arethe site for our 2005 AGM. The Chiefis concerned about the Canadian ClanHenderson Society and wants to visitthem also.Vice President Ed Hendricks wouldlike to see our clan participate in the ClanChallenge (tug’o war) at Stone Mountainwhen the chief visits. This was donewhen the former Chief visited and ClanHenderson won. He said we will needsome strong challengers for this.Chaplain Fred Sanford reported thatformer clan bard Neil Henderson haspassed away. The chaplain has sentcondolences to the family. Rex Maddoxgave some of his reminiscences of thebard.There being no other new business,the chaplain gave the benediction andthe meeting was adjourned at 1:55 P.M.Submitted by:Dottie HendersonRecording Secretary4 An Canach Winter 2006

Ar Oran Agus Ar Ceolby John Robert MallerneeClan BardIwas watching a movie on television,MY LIFE SO FAR, which is about a boygrowing up in Scotland prior to theSecond World War.During the movie, his mother and anaunt perform a duet of RED RED ROSE,composed by Robert Burns in 1794.What immediately caught my ear wasthe melody was more or less identical tothe ORIGINAL melody for AULD LANGSYNE.The traditional music for AULD LANGSYNE that we hear today has become farmore popular than the tune originallyintended by Robert Burns.You can read more about the movie, MYLIFE SO FAR, and purchase the video overthe Internet, using your home computer.Just type MY LIFE SO FAR into thewindow of your browser’s search engine,and you should find it easily.Also, for devotees of Robert Burns (andwho isn’t?), there is an excellent web sitefeaturing anything and everything aboutRobert Burns, including everything he everwrote, plus a nice selection of gifts.RED RED ROSEComposed By:Robert Burns, Beloved Bard of ScotlandMy love is like a red red roseThat’s newly sprung in June.My love is like the melodyThat’s sweetly played in tune.As fair art thou, my bonny lass,So deep in love, am I;And I will love thee still, my dear,Till a’ the seas gang dry.Till a’ the seas gang dry, my dear,And the rocks melt wi’ the sun;And I will love thee, my dear,While the sands o’ life still run.And fare thee weel, my only love!And fare thee weel a while!And I will come again, my love,Tho’ ‘twere ten thousand mile!The URL is: http://robertburns.org/So, go ye forth and have some fun!Slainte mhath, y’all!Winter 2006 An Canach 5

y Dr. Horace Loftin, FSA ScotHendersonHenrysonHenrisounHendersMacHendryMcHendryMacHenryMcHenryHendryHenryHendrieHendrond’HandressonMacKendrickMcKendrickMacKendryMcKendryMacKendreeKendrickAnd other versionsof MacEanruig“son of Henry”Dear cousins:Well, I’ve finally gotten aroundto writing my annual Christmasletter for all the friends and family.And Russ phoned me last night tosay I’m almost past the deadlinefor the next edition (this one!) ofAn Canach. Since I’ve about usedup my creative energy on theChristmas letter, what shall I haveto say to you in Roots & Twigs?Yes, I do have a message foryou. Now, it’s an old one and youclansmen of long standing haveheard it many times already. Butthe clan has been growing at afantastic rate (for a Scottish ClanSociety anyway); so maybe someof our more recent members needto hear it this one more time.Secretary Carol sends me a copyof every new member application.When I get them, I sit down andwrite in longhand a letter to eachnewcomer. In it, I offer my ownwelcome to the clan and ask them(actually I’m begging them)to sendme genealogies, family histories orANYTHING they can tell me abouttheir own line, from themselvesand offspring back to their earliestknown Henderson (McHenry,McKendrick etc)—”even if only togranddad.”You know this already, forevery one of you has receivedsuch a letter. The last bunch ofapplications Carol sent me endedwith clan member #3410. Wow!That means I have begged andcajoled 3,409 of you (I didn’t sendmyself a letter—I’m clan #0017) tosend in your family data.It has been worth the effort.Starting from one Henderson linein eastern North Carolina (mymother’s), our Henderson database has grown to overflow thecomputer with some 500 separatefamily lines and 50,000 individualnames, thanks to your response tomy request. The papers with familydata you have sent in now fill threebig bookcases in my office; and—more importantly—in the archivesof the Henderson collection inthe Odom Genealogical Libraryin Moultrie, Georgia where theyare available now and for futuregenerations to genealogicalresearchers. (I send your papersto the Odom Library, where theyphotocopy every single sheet fortheir archives; they then returnthe originals to me for our owncollection. Thanks, Odom Library,thanks Beth!)Because of this amassing ofdata—once so scattered, nowbrought together—I am affordedthe great pleasure of receivinga short genealogy with fewnames from you, and (with luck)sending you a family tree ofmaybe ten generations, back toearly Colonial days or to the AuldCountry. Indeed, for the numerousmembers whom we’ve connectedto the Hendersons of Fordell, that’sabout twenty-three generationsand a printout an inch thick.What I’m driving at is this:we have this marvelous mass ofcomputerized Henderson (et al)data because YOU have taken thetime and effort to let us know whatYOU know about your family. Thepieces have added up. The joy ofthis lies in the fact that howevermuch or little (“even if only togranddad”) you contribute—thatmay be exactly the lead some otherclan member needs to find the“missing Henderson” he has beenhunting for oh so many fruitlessyears!A good number of youare already quite involved ingenealogy. Indeed you may havejoined Clan Henderson initiallybecause of our genealogicalprogram. But to those of you towhom family history or genealogyhasn’t yet infected (!), this is myone more plea that you do takethe time to send me what everso little you may know aboutyour Hendersons, McHenrys,McKendricks et al. What you knowmay be what another clansmanneeds to know.So here we have anotherexample for my new Clan motto:YOUR CLAN NEEDS YOU!Yours aye,6 An Canach Winter 2006

Clan Recognitionby Russ Henderson. EditorEdAnCan@aol.comClan Henderson wants to recognize the individuals or groups thatdo great acts for the clan, and that learn and display elements of theirScottish Heritage. The awards committee is now receiving nominationsof members who have volunteered their time to do outstanding acts.Young folks who are involved in learning parts of their Scottishheritage need to apply to their regional commissioner for a clanscholarship. You must write a letter applying for the scholarship andexplaining what you are studying, something about how you are usingthat knowledge, and information about any other involvement in ClanHenderson or the Scottish American community.All submissions may be by regular mail or by e-mail. A photo of theindividual would be a nice addition. (Electrinic imagery should be aJPEG at 72 to 150 dpi.) Submission deadline is 1 March 2006.Kendall Elsie Martin of WarnerRobins, Georgia, was born 5 September2005 to Joe & Carol Martin, grandparent(of Henderson lineage) is GordonFosser from Pittsfield, Massachusetts,ggrandparent (of Henderson lineage)are Philip & Agnes (Henderson) Fosserfrom Clarksburg, Massachusetts. Kendallattended the Stone Mountain Gamesso that she could be welcomed by herHenderson cousins.Elaine Bodil Chamberlin of Littleton,Colorado, was born 4 April 2005. Sheis the daughter of David and AshleyChamberlin.Harlan and Nina Henderson Graves(sister of Lee—and Dottie—Henderson)report the birth of grandchildren. CurtAndrew was born on 25 January 2004 toDale and Pamela Graves. Hailey Nicolewas born on 27 April 2004 to Wayne andMary Jo Graves. Collin Clayton wasborn on 17 August 2005 to Chad andJennifer Graves. Carter Jason was bornon 4 September 2005 to Scott and BarbaraGraves.Barron Henderson Grafing was born14 July 1920, the oldest son of ChristianG. and Victoria E. (nee Henderson) inFlandreau, S.Dak. and died August 4,2005. He enlisted in the National Guardin 1936, called to active duty duringWWII and the Korean Conflict. Heretired a Lt. Col. after a total of sixteenyears active service and eighteen yearsNational Guard on 14 July 1970. He wasbeloved husband of fifty years of the lateMarjorie (nee Stelling). father of BarronGrafing and his wife, Ada Lou, KarenK. Landin and her husband, LeRoy,and Susan Hoffman and her husband,Richard. Eight grandchildren and fifteengreat-grandchildren. Inurnment withMilitary Honors at Fort Snelling NationalCemetery, Minneapolis, MN took placeon 30 September 2005James A. Henderson of Peoria,Illinois, passed away on 14 May 2005.He is survived by his wife RomonaHenderson.Joan Henderson Fishback ofAntelope, California, passed away on 6September 2005. She is survived by herhusband Kurt Fishback.Raymond A. Newman of StephensCity, Virginia, passed away on 16September 2005. He is survived by hiswife Charlotte H. Newman.John D. Henderson reports that hisbrother, James Allen Henderson, haspassed. A poem (author unknown) readat the services was as follows:God saw that you were getting tired,And a cure was not to be;So He put His arms around you,And whispered ~ “Come with Me.”With tearful eyes in silence you suffered,And slowly faded away;Although we loved you dearly,We could not make you stay.A golden heart stopped beating,Hard working hands now rest;God broke our hearts to prove to us,He only takes the best.Winter 2006 An Canach 7

Alexandria Scottish Christmas WalkClan Henderson again shines as onethe nation’s best Scottish clans.Even though the temperatureswere cool, our hearts were warmed by theinspiration of all those who participatedin this year’s event. It is truly an eventthat all clan members should attendat least once. The clan was led thisyear by three pipers, all of whom weresuperb performers. Clan Hendersoneven provided a premier-level highlanddancer to entertain the crowds who linedthe parade route. In addition, membersof the clan were also handing out candyto the young (and young at heart)spectators. It was simply a great event.Forty three clan members marchedin the parade led by three pipers, ahighland dancer, the clan banner, theclan bodyguard, the clan shield, clanofficials, clan membership, and clantartan flag bearers. The day startedoff cloudy and cool, but thanks to theexpertise of the Clan Chaplain, and hispersonal relationship with the Almighty,the prayer offered to let the sun shinethrough produced the desired resultsand we soon had the sun to warm upour march. This year’s parade featuredone hundred and eighty elements toinclude marching bands, pipe bands,reenactment groups, dignitaries fromthe U.S. government and Scotland, andof course canine clubs.We were all especially honored to haveAnn Henderson, the wife of our formerClan Chieftain, Claude Henderson, tojoin us during these festivities. Leadingthe procession were three excellentpipers: Stuart Carkeek, Patrick Heston,and Gregory Hicks. Clan Henderson, inkeeping with the tradition of having thebest of pipers, provided better pipingthan any other clan in the parade. Theywere followed by Meredith Hunter, apremier highland dancer from Albany,NY and student at Mary WashingtonCollege in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Wewere also especially honored to havethe President of Clan Henderson, BillyHenderson, and his wife Dawn, joinus. In addition to the Commissioner forMid East Region Leon Hicks and AnnHicks, the Youth Commissioner for ClanHenderson, the Commissioner of theSoutheast Region Harry Keifer and hiswife Suzanne, and the Commissioner forthe Great Lakes Region Doug Henderson,and his wife Kathleen were there as well.Fred Sanford, the Clan Chaplain, andhis wife Peggy were present along withRex Maddox, President Emeritus and hiswife Pat. Of course no parade would becomplete without the able Bodyguardled by the newly appointed Head ofthe Bodyguard—Christian Garin—andTony Henderson, Tim Clonts, KerryClonts from Oklahoma, and ZekeMaddox. Many promotions and newappointments to the body guard were tobe made at the Celidh later that evening.Others members and former members ofthe clan leadership were there to “cheeron” the clan marchers although badknees and backs precluded some frommarching.My greatest appreciation goes to thegeneral clan membership who alwayssupports this event in great numbers.It is an honor to work with, and walkwith, a clan whose members show upin such great numbers and under lessthan favorable conditions to show theirsupport for the Clan. Most of the clanswere fortunate to five or ten memberspresent, Clan Henderson had four andfive times that many members marching.Some of you came from far away tosupport this event. It was, and is, trulyappreciated.8 An Canach Winter 2006

and Clan Henderson Ceilidhby Leon HicksMid-East CommissionerFollowing up on a very successfulScottish Christmas Walk in OldTown Alexandria, was the eveningcelidh consisting of singing, dancing,and musical entertainment of all sorts.The food was great and camaraderiewas even better. As Commissioner ofthe Mid East Region please allow me toextend my most heart felt appreciationto all those who participated and madethis such a successful evening, especiallyto our Clan cousins who traveled longdistances to attend this event. I also wantto thank all of you who contributed tothe food and beverages, helping to setup the hall for the event, and a specialthanks to those who stayed and help toclean up afterwards.There were as many as 68 Clan Cousinspresent to include many of the currentelected and appointed Clan officials.The Clan was again entertained with thepiping of Gregory Hicks, Sturart Carkeek,and Patrick Heston. Meredith Hunterdemonstrated a number of highlanddances with Greg Hicks piping. Wewere also entertained with a number ofreadings by our Chaplain Fred Sanford inhis special Scottish dialect, and ElisabethHenderson again entertained us with theflute as she has done so many times in thepast. Ann Hicks led the Scottish countrydancing, and we ended the event withAuld Lang Syne which was led by ourVice President Ed Hendricks.This event was also the occasionfor announcing a number of additionsto the Mid East bodyguard. TonyHenderson who had been the VirginiaState Bodyguard was relieved of thatposition, but to everyone’s relief he wasshortly afterward promoted to RegionalBodyguard. This was followed by twoadditional appointments to state/districtpositions. Tim Clonts was appointed thenew Virginia State Bodyguard, and ZekeMaddox was appointed to the positionof District of Columbia Bodyguard.The last, but certainly not least of theappointments, was the appointment ofBeth Johns as a Bodyguard. All four ofthese individuals have been extremelyproactive in supporting Clan activitiesthroughout the Mid East region.Indeed, their contributions were far toonumer-ous to attempt to list here. Thebodyguard is and has been the backboneof the Mid East region success. ChristianGarin, the Head of the Bodyguard wason-hand to officially award sashes andoffer congratulations to all four of theseextraordinary Clan members.The Mid East Region is alwayslooking for highly motivated membersto support the bodyguard. If you areinterested in finding out more about theMid East Region Bodyguard please givethe Commissioner a call or send himan email. There are open positions forPennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey,and Maryland.For all the Christmas Season eventsin the Mid East Region, it is not toosoon to start marking your calendars fornext year’s events. It is always the firstSaturday of December.It has been a very successful year forthe Mid East Region of Clan Henderson,we invite all our members to join us thisyear at the games and fesitvals.2005Winter 2006 An Canach 9

Games,Festivals, andGatheringsMid Central RegionIA, KS, MO,NELori HendersonCommissionerThe 12 th annual McPhersonScottish Festival and GamesSeptember 24-25, 2005by Robert HendersonConvenorWakarusa, KansasMcPherson, Kansas is a smallcollege town north of Wichita,Kansas with a great Scottishheritage. This time of the year theweather is very nice and the weekendof the Games was no exception—clearskies, mild temperature and no wind.This year’s Gathering of the Clans onFriday night the 23 rd was similar to lastyear. It took place at Lakeside Parkband shell at 7:00 P.M. The hosts wereRev. Wolcott and Dennis Clark. AlexBeaton and his guitar entertained a largecrowd of guests. Mr. Beaton had all thelittle kids in front of the band shell doingScottish dances and jigs. Next came thefire ceremony; designed to be a relaxingtime before the Festival begins the nextday. Each Clan Convenor is given atorch to take to the center stage andgive a short excerpt of their clan history,battle cry or motto. After the ceremonythe Convenor and their guests areinvited to a pig roast and refreshmentsat the shelter next to the veranda.Saturday morning was very busy.The Henderson tent was located acrossfrom where the kids would go to receivetheir passports so they could visit theclans and get their books stamped to beeligible for prizes. As I was by myselfand the first tent the children wouldcome to I was very busy all day! It wasa lot of fun to have so many visitors,as not only the children but also manyHenderson’s from the area came by tovisit and sign the guestbook. The daywas full with visiting, discussing ourheritage, and signing up five new ClanHenderson members. Another dozenmembership applications were passedout to hopeful prospects and I evenmanaged to sell a ball cap and pendant!My 21-year-old granddaughter, KatieHenderson (Kevin’s youngest) and herboxer puppy, Duncan (a good Scottishname) came by a couple of times tocheck on me and help where she could.She was rather busy herself running thescorekeeping program for the AthleticCompetition in place of her mother LoriHenderson (Regional Commissioner)who was in New Hampshire with Kevinat the Master’s World Championship.We later went to dinner and enjoyed eachother’s company and a beer at the bar incelebration of her 21 st birthday earlier inthe week.Sunday morning started off with theKirkin’ of the Tartan; a church serviceMcPherson always offers, led by Rev.Wolcott. It was a very nice program ofmusic and song and the blessings of theClans. I didn’t have a chance to visit theathletic competition but did get to seethe British sports cars go by during thenoonday ceremony. Another full day ofvisiting with various people, listening tothe band headliner music of Alex Beaton,Siol Novan, harps and bagpipes.Near the end of September of 2006 ifyou happen to be in the neighborhood ofthe quaint small town of McPherson, stopand see me at the McPherson ScottishHighland Games. You’ll be glad youdid; it is a beautiful place!Our gathering place at the MacPherson Games in September.10 An Canach Winter 2006

Fourth AnnualSt. Louis Scottish Games& Cultural FestivalForest Park in St. Louis,Missouriby Charles HendersonIarrived early at Forest Park for thetorchlight ceremony and the callingof the Clans on Friday, 7 October,for the opening of the Fifth Annual St.Louis Scottish Games & Cultural Festival.While the early evening weather was abit cool, the temperature really droppedwhen the sun went down, forcing me tobuy a sweater from one of the vendors.Because there were some forty clansannouncing their presence that evening,the colder temperatures, combined witha good wind, put quite a chill in all ofus. As those of us in the circle waitedfor the rest of the Clans to announcetheir presence, one of the clansmen nextto me leaned over and said, “I thinkmy name right now is Clan Popsicle!”Saturday, 8 October, however, was adifferent story. Sunshine was the order ofthe day throughout the event. Combinedwith a lot of good publicity that I hadworked on as media relations chair, wewere able to attract record crowds.The St. Louis Games boasted all of theusual activities, particularly the athletes.Last year, a world record was set for the56-pound weight over bar (since broken).This year, attendees at the St. Louisgames witnessed another world recordbroken for the heavy hammer throw. Inall, some sixty-five athletes from fifteenstates participated.Commissioner Lori Hendersonprovided some much welcomedmaterials to supplement those on handat the Clan Henderson tent, includingsome tartan paperweights ⎯ handyitems since the wind gusted more than afew times that day. Her award-winningathlete husband, Kevin, was judging the'A Class, and she once again helped outat the athletics tent. I had to spend a bitmore time away from the Hendersontent than I planned to assist a couple ofreporters from the daily newspaper, theSt. Louis Post-Dispatch. Fortunately, thelatter effort resulted in a nice follow-upstory and a couple of photos in the nextday's paper.Once again, I marched proudly inthe mid-day "Parade of Tartans." Clanmembers Joe Henderson and TerryHenderson walked with me as thebrief history of Clan Henderson wasnoted to the large crowd. As I told bothgentlemen, there may not be as manyHendersons in the area as in other partsof the country, but we always making aproud, impressive showing.By 5 P.M., the event began to winddown. As the pipe bands marched off thefield, the crowd cheered enthusiastically.Undoubtedly, we hope they will heedthe cheer of the St. Louis Games finalwords: "Haste ye back!"South Pacific RegionCA, HI, NVJoe HendersonCommissionerSeaside Highland Games7 - 9 October 2005by Joe HendersonThe second weekend of Octoberwas again the time for theAnnual Seaside Highland GamesFestival at Seaside Park in Ventura,California. This was the third annualfestival and games sponsored by theSeaside Games organization and thesegames keep getting larger each year.Kacey andScott Pipkincarried the ClanHendersonbanner in thePresentation ofthe Clans at theSeaside Gamesin Ventura,California.South Pacific Commissioner, JoeHenderson, gives a Hendersonplaque to new member PatriciaHenderson Huskey at the SeasideHighland Games in Ventura, CA.The weather was perfect for thefestival—warm and sunny with acool ocean breeze. On Friday night, a“Scottish Evening” was enjoyed by manyof the games’ participants, sponsors, andclan representatives. The event featureda whiskey tasting, a buffet supper withentertainment and kilted fashion showsthat featured a wide variety of traditionaland modern kilts. The modern kilts weresupplied by Utilikilt and Sport Kilt,Winter 2006 An Canach 11

and proved to be very popular. TheBrowne Sisters & George Cavanaughand Alex Beaton provided entertainmentfor the guests. Men of Worth and LindaDewar highlighted Saturday night witha concert.During the festival, visitors were ableto attend workshops of Gaelic languageor genealogy, watch bagpipe, athleticsports and dance competitions. Threevery different shows were performedin the arena. They included Bordercollie herding dogs and two historyreenactment groups. Byland Forevercommemorate the Gordon Highlandersof 1882 and Highland Warriors reenactthe era of William Wallace and Robertthe Bruce. On Saturday, everyone wasinvited to the wedding of a couple that aremembers of Byland Forever. The brideand groom were dressed in costumes ofthe 1880s and were led to the ceremonyby pipers. Entertainment was providedby the Royal Scottish Country DanceSociety, Alex Beaton, Bad Haggis, theBrowne Sisters & George Cavanaugh,the Wicked Tinkers, Men of Worth andCeltic Spring, a family of five talentedchildren and their father, who entertainwith their fiddles and dancing. Sevenpipe bands were entered in both bandand individual competitions, includingthe famous Los Angeles Scots Pipe Band,and bands from California and Arizona.Sixty-one clan tents were set up torepresent their clan membership alongwith Clan Henderson at the festival.Twelve Henderson cousins, their familiesand friends visited our tent, including BethGay of the Ellen Payne Odom Library,who is also a member of Clan Henderson.Special thanks go to new memberKacey Pipkin and her husband Scottfor representing our Clan and carryingour banner in the Clans Presentationon Saturday. We congratulate AshleyMenard, who placed 3 rd in the HighlandReel Dance Competition. Welcome tonew members Kacey Pipkin, PatriciaHuskey and George Henderson. Ourthanks and appreciation for her efforts inhelping to organize this excellent eventto Nellie Lowry, of Clan Henderson, whoalso serves as treasurer of the SeasideGames Association.South East RegionFL, GA, NC, SCHarry J. KeiferCommissionerLoch Hartwell Scottish Gamesby Suzanne KeiferThis is the third year for these littlegames. The location is just outsideLake Hartwell in the lovelynortheast Georgia Mountains. This timeof year (early autumn) is very colorfuland we weren’t disappointed withthe great weather over the weekend.Clan Henderson was one of fourteenclans represented and the only oneproviding COSCA services. That littleCOSCA banner drew quite a few peoplecurious about potential Scottish roots andclan affiliations. Caryn Henderson and Iwere able to direct several individualsto clans present at the games and filledout information cards for the remainingfolks. These cards get sent on to COSCA,who in turn send the requests forinformation to the clans. We’ve so oftenbeen rewarded with return visitors insubsequent years indicating that they’vejoined a particular clan or Society andare very excited about learning more oftheir heritage.We had a small but decent Hendersonturnout on Saturday. Billy Hendersonof Greenville, South Carolina broughtSeamus who quickly became the centerof attention at our tent (and a couple ofthe surrounding ones as well). Seamusis a very gentlemanly Westie.Both Caryn and Eric competed in thebattle axe throw—each won first place intheir division!!Although these were slated as twodaygames, Sunday was extremely quiet.It was our first time attending thesegames; they’re friendly, easily accessibleand occur the first weekend of October.We’ll be back.Rex Redmon, Chaplain Fred Sanford,George Henderson and LynnHenderson Schultz at Waxhaw.Waxhaw Games29 October 2005by Fred SanfordThis year’s Waxhaw Games, 15miles south of Charlotte, NorthCarolina, was an exuberant,forty-three-clan, heavy athletic event,under Carolina blue skies on 29 October.David Henderson sponsored theHenderson tent, and George Hendersonconvened it, not sure about who wouldshow up, but by 11 A.M. at the openingparade there were six of us on the field.Rex Redmon, who failed to enterthe bonnie knees contest this year, waspresent with his wife Margaret. A newmember in 2005 was Lynn HendersonSchultz; she eagerly entered the women’scompetitions, and placed third in theHaggis Toss, receiving recognition fromthe grandstand from announcer LarrySprinkle, the Charlotte NBC weatherman.Mac Henderson was present along withmy wife, Peggy and me. Also attendingwas the Larry Curtis family.12 An Canach Winter 2006

Stone MountainHighland Gamesby Suzanne KeiferWe couldn’t have asked forbetter weather for this year’sgames—beautiful blue skies,warm temperatures and a light breeze.Saturday flew by; Harry and I set thetent up early with very efficient help fromGeorge Henderson, Caryn Hendersonand Eric McClanahan. Right off thebat, the great weather brought folks outearly and all day we had a steady flowof visitors, family and friends. Thiswas also due, in part, to the marvelousdisplay of weaponry and armor fromEd and Sean Hendricks and JamesClay. Our tent usually sits towards theback of the clan tent arrangement and Iknow how laborious it is to drag all thatheavy, heavy stuff up the paths to oursite. Thanks, guys!! We had our tablesloaded with books, reference materialsand Henderson history information andCary Henderson brought some of hisbeautifully carved walking sticks fordisplay and sale so the tent really didhave a constant flurry of activity all day.A few of our “visitors” were actuallyjudges for the Best Clan Tent award,given annually by Clan McLaine ofLochbuie. Of course we didn’t know atthe time what they were up to—more onthat later.What do you think the chances are offinding a Henderson kilt ready for sale ata commercial games vendor? Bob Shimpdid—perfect fit, no less! We now refer tohim as “off the rack” Bob.The Walkabout was lead by theentire Louisville Pipe Band (that wasimpressive!). What better way to belead about by a pipe band wearing yourclan’s tartan? We received many nicecompliments afterwards.The ceilidh was held chez Keifer onceagain. Sean made some killer chili tocomplement the usual fare—I hope wecan convince him to do it again nextyear.After the Parade of Tartans on Sunday,the members who marched in the Paradereturned to the tent with two trophies—we had won the ‘Best Clan Tent” award!We get to keep a lovely plaque and ClanHenderson’s name will be engravedon the permanent trophy displayedat the games. We were judged on tentappearance, friendliness and assistanceof folks inside, and information availableto the public. Thanks to all our memberspresent who made this possible—thiswas a team effort!Sunday generally is a quieter day andit allows one time to visit, shop the manycommercial and craft vendors, and toscope out other tent displays (who hasn’tdone that?!). We hope everyone whoattended the Games this year had a goodtime. I know we did.Winter 2006 An Canach 13

South West RegionAZ, CO, NM, UT, WYBuzz McEldowney, Jr.CommissionerLongs Peak Scottish/IrishFestival 2005Estes Park, Coloradoby Pam & Dennis YoungConvenorsClan Henderson won “ChampionClan of the Festival” in 2004, andas such, we proudly displayedthe traveling trophy of the Longs PeakScottish / Irish Festival for the bestclan, a battling Jacobite cast in bronzeand weighing nearly 100 lbs. duringthe 29 th annual festival. Clad in theHenderson Tartan he was quite theconversation piece all weekend long.As at past Longs Peak events, theweekend truly gets started in earnestfor the assembled clans with thefestival parade on Saturday morning.Approximately fifteen Hendersoncousins, all in kilts, a drummer and athree-man bodyguard paraded proudlywith flags and banners. Clan Hendersonreceived a warm welcome from the hugecrowd of spectators lining the paraderoute five and six deep.Our tent space again occupiedthree 10’x 10’ spaces. Clan Hendersongreeted friends and family throughoutthe weekend event. With three newConvenor Dennis Young and futureBody Guard members in training.members, four renewals and over eightyvisitors signing our guest register, notto mention the 100 interested peoplestopping by to look for their Scotch/Irishroots at the COSCA table. It was a verybusy and social weekend.We also welcomed the newestmember of Clan Henderson; Julie andJason McEldowney’s daughter Margaret“Maggie” McEldowney who was bornthe weekend before the Estes Park gamesto proud grand parents Linda and BuzzHenderson McEldowney. Proud grandpaBuzz celebrated the birth of his firstgrandchild with a landmark birthday ofhis own (which birthday will remain amystery). The El Jebel Shrine Pipe Bandand Clan Henderson Clan Piper, JohnBergquist, honored Clan Henderson bystopping by on Saturday and Sundayto play for us. On Saturday, they addedto the special birthday celebration, witha rousing round of “Happy Birthday”.A heartwarming birthday gathering forBuzz ended our evening on Saturdaywith food, fellowship, and a wee dram.Once again, Kevin Henderson ofValley Falls, Kansas (Clan Henderson’sChampion Athlete) competed in theathletic events, handily winning hisdivision championship and setting anEstes Park record in the Sheaf Toss of26 feet. He continues to awe us with hisstrength and skill in the highland games.Congratulations Kevin!South West Region Commissioner,Buzz Henderson McEldowney, alongwith the rocky mountain regulars inviteclansmen from around the country tojoin us next year for this fantastic event.Mid South RegionAL, KY, LA, MS, TNBilly J. HendersonCommissionerHeart of TennesseeScottish CelebrationMurfreesboro, TN1-2 Oct 2005By Warren C. HendersonThe Games in Murfreesboro wereheld again at the Renaissancefestival grounds in Triune, TN.The weather was good, clear and cool.The traveling “Champion Clan ofthe Games trophy from Estes Park inHenderson tartan.The attendance was not as good as lastyear, I think due to the price of gas andthe gate pass price went to $15.00 foradults and $7.00 for children. I’m notsure, but I don’t think the event waswell advertised in the media this year.Anyway, we had a good time visitingwith family that came out to the games.One of the boys Chase Highfill, got a Firstplace medal in the Axe throw. We signedup one new member, Jeffrey Hendersonof Rockvale, TN. He is a blacksmith thatdoes his work at games and festivals inthe area.I didn’t get to move around verymuch because I am still recuperatingfrom a bout of pneumonia that started inMay and finally ended in late June of thisyear. I hope this is the last time for that tohappen to me for a while.14 An Canach Winter 2006

Tony Henderson(left), Commonwealthof Virginia State Bodyguard,and Tom Franta, Convenor LauraHenderson’s husband (right), getthe traditional lunch ready afteropening ceremonies.Coincidentally, Tony Henderson’sgirlfriend, Tracy Vickers, recognizedOlen, not from Colonial Williamsburg,but as her former high school historyteacher! Small world. MembersHaskel Henderson and Anita Morrisof Gloucester, VA stopped by in theafternoon. Also on the guest registerwere Kevin Henderson, Jean Madden,Jim and Carolyn Smith, and DaveHenderson.We served a light lunch of smokedsalmon, crackers, cookies, cheese andfruit. Christian had provided thechampagne for our clan toast, whichI thought was beautifully articulatedby Tony, but darn it, I can’t rememberexactly how he spoke it, so I won’tmangle it in the retelling. Maybe he’llsay it again next year and I’ll have thepresence of mind to write it down.The games wrapped at about halfpast four, and with five of us breakingdown the tent, we made quick work of itand helped Christian load up the truck.We were all set to leave when Christianremembered that he had meant to gocollect a souvenir of bonnie Heatherfrom the vendor’s stalls, so he returnedto the field and we parted ways. Alldone for another year.Tony Henderson (Center) is appointed Bodyguard for the Commonwealthof Virginia by Christian Garin, Head of the Bodyguard (left); he wasnominated by Leon Hicks, Mid-East Commissioner (right).Richmond Highland GamesRichmond, Virginia22-23 October 2005by Christian GarinRichmond, Virginia—the lastgame of the season for me, and itis always full of surprises, of onesort or another. It proved to be the caseagain this year.I had started the journey on Fridaynight when I had accepted TonyHenderson’s Southern hospitality. Afteran evening of Irish Pub and shootingA talented Henderson (Richardand Mary Bartelt’s grandson, ofLynchburg, VA), performing hismagic juggling act.pool, I settled for too short a night. BothTony and I were bright and early thenext day and set off for the RichmondSpeedway, site of the 2005 Games. Withan 80% chance of steady rain the entireday in the forecast, we were lookingforward to a dull wet day as we havehad many in the past at this event.Comes surprise #1—it rained all day outand about the entire Commonwealth ofVirginia, but somehow, we never got adrop.Back to the set up…. It did not takelong for Tim Clonts to join Tony and I insetting up the tent. Rex and Pat Maddoxwere next to join, setting up the usualCOSCA corner under our canopy. LeonHicks was not too far behind, driving allthe way from Northern Virginia.Comes surprise #2—a steady flow ofmembers visited throughout the day,despite the gloomy forecast. And thisflow continued throughout the rest ofthe weekend, which brings surprise#3—it was beautiful, sunny and warmall day Sunday.A relatively large event it was, with 58tents and various societies present. Thenumber of vendors was not too shabbyeither. As to the entertainment, I hadso much fun at the tent that I paid littleattention to it, though I could not helpmyself going to see my friends Laura,Patrick and Rick from my neighborhoodband Trasna perform. www.trasnamusic.com.16 An Canach Winter 2006

Christian Garin (left), Leon Hicks (third right) and Michael Maddox (right)bribing Game judge during best clan tent evaluation.... Sorry, it won’t workthis time...As mentioned earlier, a large numberof members visited throughout theweekend and many helped with theday-to-day chores. What good is a Headof the Bodyguard without bodyguards?They were there, Tim Clonts, TonyHenderson, Michael Maddox andZeke Maddox. And it is after theopening ceremonies that I officiallyappointed Tony Henderson, nominatedby Commissioner Leon Hicks, asBodyguard for the Commonwealth ofVirginia. Members present includedthe Jarrells, Connie Gibas, Terry Cavet,Leon Hicks (right) practicing Henderson History lesson with Beth Johns andcompany.Richmond Convenor ChristianGarin reporting for duty.Head of the Bodyguard, ChristianGarin (second left) coaches BodyguardsZeke Maddox (left, TimClonts (second from the right) andMike Maddox (right) on importantpost opening ceremonies functions.He quotes: “... they learn fast!...”Donny Henderson, David and DawnHenderson, Gary and Mary Fichter,Lawson Shelton, Richard and MaryBartelt, Mike Peacock and many others.Many of them also joined on Sunday forthe Parade of the Clans. We had a total ofseven renewals, always a welcome signof commitment, and we welcome thefollowing new members: Frank Ramsey,C. Byron Henderson, Dana HendersonHughes and Mark Allen.Thanks to all for a great and successfulevent and all the help. Till next year!Winter 2006 An Canach 17

Participation, Involvement, and Membershipby Ed HendricksAs you have probably noticed, I do not write alot of articles for An Canach, and the fact thatI am even attempting this one is somethingof a shock to me as well. However, I had an ideathat I wished to pass on to the members of ClanHenderson that might intrigue a few of you. I amon the eve of my second trip to Laos trying to set upa medical mission with that country to help upgradeone of their hospitals with new equipment andtraining. How this happened is an article in itself,which I may share with you at another time, but thepoint is that in a clan as large as Clan Hendersonthere must be hundreds of stories of mission projects,of local endeavors, or even acts of heroism that needto be shared with the membership. We had a taste ofthat sort of work in the last An Canach by Dr. GregHenderson when his activities and his plea werepublished.We are a clan of brothers and sisters, mothersand fathers joined together to have good fun andfellowship, but wouldn’t it be grand to have talesand deeds to tell not just of our forebears, but ofourselves as well? Wouldn’t be grand just to have alist in our midst of projects already in motion and thecontacts for them with which to make our historiesfor our own children? It is but a pipe dream sureenough, but I will share with you how pipe dreamscan go. I wanted to start a mission project in one ormore of the churches in Laosas my associate pastor in mylocal kirk, First PresbyterianChurch of Cornelia, Georgia ( ifyou know where that is, that’sa miracle) is a naturalizedLaotian. James Oudom is , asfar as I know, the only ordainedPresbyterian Minister fromLaos in the U.S., but I digress.After learning of some oftheir needs last year, I thoughtI would see if any of my fellowphysicians might like to go with me. Two localsurgeons thought they might like to come along, butthey thought it might be good to bring with themsome of the tools of their trade. Through the graceof God, the project now will have a group of nursesand EMTs from Fresno, California, an emergencyroom physician from Seattle, Washington, the twosurgeons from Habersham County, Georgia, andmyself with close to $100,000 worth of donatedequipment going to Laos in November 2005. Wehave ceased to wonder at the growth of this project,called the Lao-American Mission Project or LAMPfor short. We are just riding on God’s coattails andenjoying the trip.Surely there are clan members who have their ownmiracles to share, things that the rest of us or ourchildren can emulate or perhaps even share a part.Individual and family histories of joys, projects, andperhaps tragedies such as Hurricane Katrina wouldbring us together more as the family that “clan” hasalways meant to me. In fact, we could catalog thesestories in a format that could be enlared at will toaccomodate the personal histories of the clan as noother “book” could do.My lovely wife Nancy recently had to catalog overa thousand photos and documents for our church.She used a program called “Flip Album” and was ableto put copies of all the items in an understandable,recoverable, and enlargeable book like design. Weare at present considering such a program for our clandocuments and rosters of officers and membership.Wouldn’t be grand just to see HISTORIES of someor all of the membership in such a book which couldbe distributed as a CD or even DVD with recordingsof the members? Wouldn’t it be grand for all of youto accumulate your stories and forward them to meor someone else interested in such a project? Alas, itis but a pipe dream . . . but if you are interested, letme know and we will see what sort of Hendersonmiracles will take place.18 An Canach Winter 2006

Henry McCarl, OutgoingSAR President General Metwith President Bush prior toPassing on Leadershipby Mary Rhinelander McCarlHenry N. McCarl, outgoing presldent generalof the 27,000 member Sons of the AmericanRevolution, recently met privately with thePresident of the United States to discuss the Sons’ concernsthat the formative history of the country was getting shortshrift and falling victim to the onslaught of “politicalcorrectness.” Eleven years ago, the Sons launched a seriouseffort to influence the way high school history is taught.After the White House meeting, Hank and I continued on toLouisville, Kentucky., where he participated in the passing ofthe presidency after his year as president general.Hank lead the members of the Sons of the AmericanRevolution between the hotel and the Cathedral of theAssumption in Louisville, Kentucky on Sunday, 3 July 2005.Note his Henderson kilt. I wore my Henderson sash as well.Henry went out as President General of the SAR on July 6.He had an eventful and very successful year, which culminatedin a visit to the White House to present President Bush withthe Distinguished Patriot Award (both George Bushes aremembers) and to chat about David McCullough’s book, 1776.The president is very concerned with his legacy.Prairie Rose HendersonPrairie Rose” Henderson was born Ann Robins in Bristol,Ohio, in the 1870s. She was a vivacious redhead who wasa member of the Irwin Brothers Wild West Show. Shemarried a rodeo cowboy named Henderson, who gave her thestage name of “Prairie Rose” in reference to the Wyoming prairie.In the early 1900s, Prairie Rose was a popular performer whowowed the crowds with her handmade fancy costumes, whichwere often decorated with beads, feathers, and sequins. She wasa champion bronc rider, roper, relay racer and stunt rider andcompeted in rodeos all over North America, Europe and China.In 1911 she was declared champion and had started ridingfor C.B. Irwin. She also rode in relay races, and flat racing.In 1917, the Union Pacific Railroad presented her with agold and silver belt buckle for winning the Ladies’ BroncRiding Championship in Cheyenne. She remained active untilthe 1930s.In 1932, her then husband Charles Coleman was arrested.He was released during an unusually severe winter only to findhis wife was not at their Fremont County home. Apparently,Prairie Rose went out in a blizzard probably to check on theanimals and she never returned, having lost her way in thesnow. Seven years later her remains were found and identifiedby Coleman and her brother from a ring and other articles.From the articles found with her remains, she had apparentlyfrozen to death.Referenceswww.genkigirl.org/cowgirls/prairie_rose.htmlwww.wwfrontier.nu/girls_files/prose.htmlwww.wyomingtalesandtrails.com/frontierdays4b.htmlWinter 2006 An Canach 19

A Beautiful JourneyBy Renee Henderson MalzahnI have always longed to travel to Scotland and explore the land of myancestors. Dave and I planned our trip for early May, not a time thatmany recommend this trip. It turned out to be extraordinary.We arrived in London on May 2 and spent a few days withfriends who live just north of London. Then, havinghad a few days to acclimate ourselves to driving on theopposite side of the road, we rented a car and headed north. Truly,the further north we traveled, the more beautiful the scenery.Reaching the Scotland border, was a breath of fresh air. Therolling hills stretched out before us, scattered with sheep anddotted with the deep yellow of the gorse, in full bloom. Wecontinued north to Edinburgh. The journey took us seven toeight hours but that incorporated plenty of stops to take in theview of the countryside and walk along Haddrian’s Wall.As we arrived in Edinburgh, we were pleasantly surprisedat how quickly we found our B&B as night was falling. TheB&B’s on the west side of town are plentiful and at this timeof year not solidly booked. We had made reservations aheadof time, but found we would have been fine to have notcommitted ourselves. We stayed at the Beresford Hotel whichserved a full Scottish breakfast every morning. A full Scottishbreakfast included Fried eggs, bacon, sausage, toast and tea orcoffee. Cereals and fruit were also available.Our first day inEdinburgh, we hadarranged a visit withAvis Swarbrick. Avislives on the grounds ofFordell Castle, ownedby the Hendersons from1510 until 1953. Avislives in what is nowcalled the Pitadro House.Her home was thegardener’s house whenthe estate belonged tothe Hendersons. In1953, the estate was soldoff in lots. All who liveon the estate groundscontinue to share a rightof way through theproperty.The castle itself isAvis Swarbrick and ReneeMalzahn at the Pitadro Houseowned by an Englishman in the oil business whose wife is fromRussia. She does not speak English and does little venturingbeyond the castle gate. Since buying the property, surveillancecameras have been installed and locks placed on several gatesrestricting access by the property. The area surrounding theproperty, though, is still common ground for those living onother parts of the estate. Avis and her nephew travel theseareas by foot and car several times a year in order to maintaintheir right of way on the property.Avis greeted us as old friends, though we had never met before.She had met my father, Claude Henderson, on one of his previousvisits. My father, consistent with his character, had exchangedaddresses with her. She continues to keep a letter he sent, aftertheir meeting, which informed her of Clan Henderson Society.After visiting in the morning, Avis took us on a grand tour ofthe property. About 1220 “Richard, son of Hugh de Camera,presented to the Monastery of Inchcolm ‘thirteen acres of landin his territory of Fordell, lying near the sea, between the landsof Dalgety and the lands of Lowchald’ (now called Leuchat),together with a toft and croft in his town of Fordell.” Themonks mined the coal that runs through the ground there. Arailway built from the monastery to the Bay for transport of thecoal from the estate to Dalgety Bay is still discernable on partsof the estate.The following information is provided in documentationprovided by Avis Swarbrick. The printed source documentsthe history of Fordell Estate, but is not identifiable.Fordell has been the seat of the Henrysons or Hendersonssince the beginning of the sixteenth century. It is probable thata portion of theestate had beenheld previous tothis time, as thename of ‘JohnHenryson of Fordale,serjand of thebaronie of Fordale’appears in a charterof 1465. In the firsthalf of the fifteenthAvis and Renee at the main gateof Fordell Castle.century Fordellbelonged to SirWilliam de Erth(Airth) of Plean,Stirlingshire, andat his death about1449 it was dividedamongst his fivedaughters. In 1510Magister JamesHenryson, burgess of Edinburgh, King’s advocate and justiceclerk, who appears to have been the nephew of Henryson ofFordell, began to purchase the various portions of the estatefrom the descendants of Sir William de Airth; and on the 7 th April1511, he obtained from James IV, a charter uniting them in tothe free barony of Fordell. Of this notable personage, Douglasrecords that ‘he was a man of great bravery and resolution,had accompanied James IV, in the unfortunate expedition intoEngland, and both he and his eldest son lost their lives with20 An Canach Winter 2006

Fordell Castle as viewed through the main gate.their royal leader at the field of Flodden.’ His only survivingson, George Henryson, succeeded in 1513, and extended thepossessions of the family before his death in 1542. GeorgeHenderson, his son, was married to Mariota Scott of StraitounHall, who was one of the Maids of Honour to Queen Mary. Ithas been repeatedly asserted that the Queen visited Fordell onthe occasion of the marriage, but this is extremely unlikely, asthat event took place in 1546, when the Queen was little overthree years old. George Henderson was slain at Pinkiecleughin 1547. His only son James was a favourite of James VI, andobtained a new charter of Fordell in 1580. John Henderson,his eldest son, was knighted by that monarch and survivedtill about 1625. In referring to his son and successor, Sir JohnHenderson, Douglas quotes from a history of the family printedin 1714 to the effect that ‘having betaken himself to a militarylife, he had a considerable command upon the coast of Africa,where, after a defeat, he was taken prisoner by the barbarians,and when he was upon the point of being destroyed by them,was ransomed by a lady.’ . . . On his return to this country(Scotland), he took an active part with the Royalists, and wasknighted by Charles I. He was succeeded by his eldest son SirJohn, who was created a baronet by Charles II, on 15 July 1664,and died in 1683. The title descended in regular successionto Sir John Henderson, fifth baronet, who was Member ofParliament for Fifeshire, for Dysart, Kirkcaldy Burghs, and forStirling Burghs from 1780 till 1807. He died in 1817, and ashe had no son the title fell to his brother Robert, with whomit became extinct. Sir John left the estate of Fordell to hisonly child Isabella, who was married to Admiral Sir PhilipCalderwood Durham, K.C.B., but at the decease of the survivorin 1845, without issue, Fordell became the property of LadyDurham’s cousin, George Mercer, son of her father’s sister, whoassumed the additional name of Henderson. George Mercer-Henderson died unmarried in 1852. His brother, Lieutenant-General Douglas Mercer-Henderson, C.B., one of the heroesof the Peninsular War, succeeded, and the eldest son of thelatter was the late Captain George William Mercer-Henderson,whose trustees then held the estate.The estate remained in possession of Hendersons until 1954,at which time it was sold in parcels, dividing the propertyand its buildings into private living quarters. Avis’ parentspurchased the gardener’s house in 1954. The adjacent estatewas known as “Pitadro” and the gardener’s house wassubsequently named “Pitadro House” by Avis’ family.Fordell is a title describing the physical location of theproperty. It sits on a hillside as it begins to slope towardDalgety Bay. For meaning “over, above”; and dail defined as“haugh-land or water-meadow”.After our grand tour, which had taken us on a hike throughthe estate grounds for several hours, Avis invited friends tojoin us over lunch. Delicious salmon, much laughter andplenty of sharing, we departed in the early evening feelingLeft: The carriagehouse is now privatelyowned and serves as aprimary residence.Right: A dovecotwhich, in its dayhoused doves whichwere consumedin winter months.Immediately to theright of the dovecot, acorner of the dovecotcottage is visible – thisis a small cottage,currently occupied asa private residence aswell.Winter 2006 An Canach 21

overwhelmed by the welcome,the information and new foundfriendships.Betty MacDonald, was aswarm and welcoming as theycome. These women are quitespry for ladies in their 70s andupper 80s. This must be thebenefit of fresh air and goodclean living.The following day we visitedEdinburgh Castle.Hiked the path to Arthur’sSeat.trod and therefore lend themselves easily to foot travel.Waterfalls and trails are plentiful.Of course, a stop at the Henderson Stone completed ourjourney.The HendersonStone is in a crofter’sfield—note thehouses across thefield.Enjoyed the view and visit to Holyroodhouse Palace andcontinued our journey North.We stopped to explore castle ruins and to enjoy thepicturesque beauty of the Lochs. Our next B&B was located inFort William. From there, we could make a day of travel upthrough the Isle of Skye.The highlands are just beautiful. We met every new viewwith awe.After exploring the Isle of Skye, we settled in at a B&B in theVillage of Glencoe. From there, we hiked. The paths are wellAlong the way, wecollected names ofB&Bs with some prosand cons, guides tosites along the way,city map of Edinburgh,guide to castle ruinsand various pieces ofinformation. Pleasefeel free to contact usif you are planningto venture that way.Ed Note: Once again, a reminder—Fordell Castle, whilean ancestral home, no longer belongs to the Hendersons. Thecurrent owners deserve the privacy of their own property. Theauthor was with a home owner exercising her legal right-ofwayacross the property.22 An Canach Winter 2006

Ionnsaichadh Ar Cananby John Robert MallerneeClan BardWe often hear that the safest subject to discussis the weather So, let’s try greet each otherand chat a little about the wind and the rain.The information I’m attempting to write about comes fromthe compact disk, “SPEAKING OUR LANGUAGE”, which isavailable for purchase on the World Wide Web, using yourhome computer.But, having grown up in America, speaking only English, myear is not trained to accurately understand spoken Gaelic, and Iunderstand that there are sounds in Gaelic which are not madein English, as speakers of those two languages occasionally willdiffer in the way they move their lips, tongue, and larynx.Being able to enunciate the correct sounds is one of thedifficulties in trying to learn a foreign language, and whyAmerican soldiers in far off lands are so prone to comical errorswhen they try to meet girls or do any shopping.It’s also the reason we native Americans can detect a foreignaccent when English is spoken by someone who wasn’t bornhere, and why English spoken by folks in a small NorthCarolina town (like where I grew up) doesn’t sound anythinglike English spoken by folks in Boston, Massachusetts.So, I’ll do my best to try and phonetically convey what I amhearing when I play the “SPEAKING OUR LANGUAGE” CDROM on my computer.First of all, as the sun comes up, greet your wee ones with apeck on their brow and the words, Madainn mhath!It’s pronounced as “mah-tin vah”, and means “Goodmorning!”During the day, you can greet someone by saying, Hallo!or Hai!, which is just exactly like the “Hello!” and “Hi!” thatwe say every day right here in America, unless you grew upin North Carolina, where it’s required to add “y’all!” to yourgreeting.(Well, to be truthful, Tar Heels are much more likely to say,“Howdy, y’all!”)You can also say, Lath math! which means, “Good day!”, andis pronounced “lah-mah”.Later in the day, you might say, Feasgar math!, which means“Good afternoon!, and is pronounced “fis-ker mah”.If it’s a beautiful day outside, you can comment by saying,Tha i breagha an diugh!, which means “It’s lovely today!”, and ispronounced as, “hi bree-ah ahn joo!”Someone might respond by saying, Tha. tha i cluin an diugh,which means, “Yes. It is calm today.”, and is pronounced as“hah. hi cloo-in ahn joo.”But, as you’re caught in a sudden rainstorm, you exclaim,Chan eil! Chan eil cluin! Tha i fluich an diugh!, which means, “No!It’s not calm! It’s wet today!”, and is pronounced as, “hahn a-ell! hahn a-ell clooin! hi floo-ick ahn joo!”As the sun sets, and the gales blow, amid brilliant bolts oflightning with deafening thunderclaps, you begin runningtowards your inn, asking your companion, Tha i fiudhaich a-nochd, nach eil?, which means, “It’s stormy tonight, isn’t it?”,and is pronounced as, “hi fyoor-aash ah-nockt, nah a-ell?”Do you notice anything unusual here?The Gaelic word for “night”, while spelled slightly different,is pronounced EXACTLY the same as it is in German, or theDeutsch language.Also, don’t you think the Gaelic word for “day” soundsawfully close to the same word in French?The French add an “r” to the end of it, but otherwise, itsounds the same, even though it’s spelled differently.Of course, the Celtic peoples were once found throughoutEurope, and there has been much exchange among the variouslanguages, as Scots and Scotland have conquered or beenconquered throughout the centuries.I think it’s really interesting to note how languages evolveand transit the globe, growing among people to peoplethroughout aeons of history.And don’t you just love the fact that so many Gaelic wordsare now unconsciously part of our normal English language?Anyway, as Winter descends upon us, you can shiver andsay, Tha i fuar!, which means, “It’s cold!”, and is pronounced,“hi foo-er”.So, you stoke your fireplace until it’s to your satisfaction,when you say, Tha i blath, which means, “It’s warm”, and ispronounced, “hi blah”.Then, as you tuck your wee ones in with a kiss and a story,you bid them, Oidhche mhath leat!, which means, “Good nightto you!” (informal style - - - used only with people you know),and is pronounced, “oy-kya vah laht!”As you close their bedroom door, you lightly say, Cadal mathdhut!, which means “Sleep well, you!” (informal style), and ispronounced as “kah-tahl mah dyoot!” (IF my untrained earunderstood the example properly).We make our farewells in the Highlander language bysaying, Chi mi a-rithist sibh!, which means, “I’ll see you later!”,and is pronounced (to my untrained ear) as “kee mee ah-reeahstshiv.”“Goodbye!” is Mar sin leibh!, pronounced “mar shin leev.”Well, there’s much more, but this report is about as well as Ican do at the moment.Slainte mhath, y’all!Winter 2006 An Canach 23

MacIan Is Looking Forward ToSeeing You At One Of These EventsThis schedule is as correct as we can present at time of publication. Please letthe editor know of changes. In some cases, dates have not been set.January21 Central Florida Scottish GamesCentral Winds Park, Winter Springs, FLFebruary4 Sarasota Highland GamesSarasota, FL11 Tallahassee Scottish Highland Games &Celtic FestivalTallahassee, FL [Postponed from 19 Nov05]19-19 Queen Mary Scottish FestivalLong Beach, CA25 Jacksonville Scottish Highland GamesClay County FairgroundsGreen Cove Springs, FL25-26 Arizona Highland GamesMesa Community College, Mesa, AZMarch4 Scottish Festival & Highland GamesSportsplex of Coral SpringsCoral Springs, FL5-5 Wheeling Celtic FestivalWheeling WV11 Panama City Highland GamesGrace Presbyterian ChurchPanama City, FL11-12 Calaveras Celtic FaireCalaveras County FairgroundsAngels Camp, CA17-19 Scottish Country FairSumter County MuseumSumter, SC24-26 Celtic Heritage FestivalMidland, TXApril1 Swamp Celts Festival and Highland GamesGonzales, LA1-2 Hawaiian Scottish Festival & GamesKapiolani Park BandstandWaikiki, Honolulu, HI1-2 San Antonio Highland GamesHelotes Festival GroundsSan Antonio, TX6 National Tartan DayNorth America - Wear the Kilt!8 Dunedin Highland GamesHighlander Park, Dunedin, FL8 Oregon Scottish Heritage FestivalLinn County Expo, Albany, OR8 Scottish Tartan FestivalHighland Farms, Minden, LA8-9 Celtfest 2005Odessa College Campus, Odessa, TX15-16 Las Vegas Celtic Society Highland GamesFloyd Lamb State Park, Las Vegas, NV21-23 Arkansas Scottish FestivalLyon College, Batesville, AR21-23 Loch Norman Highland GamesRural Hill Farm, Huntersville, NC28-30 Sacramento Valley Scottish Games &FestivalYolo County Fairgrounds, Woodland, CA28-30 Arcadia Valley Highland GamesPilot Knob, MO29 Southern Maryland Celtic FestivalJefferson Patterson Park, St Leonard MDTBA Culloden Highland GamesCulloden, GAMay6 Savannah Scottish Games and HighlandFestivalJ.F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill, GA5-7 NC West Virginia Scottish Festival &Celtic GatheringBridgeport City Park, Bridgeport, WV6 Celebration of the CeltsColumbia County FairgroundsChatham, NY6-7 Festival of BeltaneEllis, KS6-7 Tunnel Hill Celtic FestivalTunnel Hill, GA12-13 Celtic Festival & Highland GamesMusical performances & workshopsHistoric Bethabara ParkWinston-Salem, NC12-14 Kentucky Scottish WeekendGen. Butler State Resort ParkCarrollton, KY12-14 Houston Highland Games & Celtic FestivalHouston Farm & Ranch Club at Bear CreekPark, Houston, TX13 Scottish Border GamesFt. Smith, AR13 Frederick Celtic FestivalUrbana FairgroundsFrederick (Urbana), MD13 W Vermont Highland GamesDanby VT13-14 Livermore Scottish Games & Celtic FestivalRobertson Park, Livermore, CA19-21 Edinboro Highland Games &Scottish FestivalEdinboro University, Edinboro, PAMargaret & Tom Walker—convenors20 Aiken Highland Games & Celtic FestivalJaycee Fairgrounds, Aiken, SC20-21 *Gatlinburg Highland GamesGatlinburg, TN20 Colonial Highland GatheringFair Hill Natural Resources Area, Fair Hill,MD? Cape May Scots-Irish FestivalCape May, NJ? Eugene Scottish FestivalPace Presbyterian Church, Eugene, OR? Prescott Highland GamesWatson Lake Park, Prescott, AZ? Rhode Island Scottish Highland FestivalWashington County FairgroundsRichmond, RITBA Rio Grande Valley Highland GamesMenual School, Albuquerque, NM27-28 Alma Highland FestivalAlma, MIMatthew Elder-Convenor28-29 United Scottish Society FestivalLos Angeles Fairplex, Pomona, CAJoe Henderson-ConvenorJune3-4 Glasgow Highland GamesBarren River Lake State Park, Lucas, KY1-4 McHenry Highland FestivalGarrett County Fairgrounds, McHenry, MD2-4 Texas Scottish Festival & Highland GamesMaverick Stadium, Arlington, TX? Bonnie Brae Scottish GamesLiberty Corners, NJ? Modesto Highland GamesTuolumne River Regional ParkModesto, CA3 Scottish Fest/The Milwaukee GamesOld Heidelberg Park, Glendale, WIDouglas A. Henderson-Convenor3 Southern NH Scottish Games & CelticMusic FestivalOak Park, Greenfield, NH? Bellingham/Whatcom CountyHighland GamesHolvander Homestead Park, Ferndale, WA? Genesee Highland GatheringGenesee Country Village & MuseumMumford, NY9-10 Utah Scottish Festival & Highland GamesThanksgiving Point, Lehi, UT9-11 Blairsville Scottish FestivalMeeks Park, Blairsville, GAEd Hendricks-Convenor18 Scottish FestProsser, WA24 An Canach Winter 2006

The Etiquette ofScottish Country DancingChoosing PartnersDance with as many different partners as possible duringparties or classes.All members of a host group are expected to ask out-oftowners,guests, and newcomers to dance and to make themfeel welcome.It is acceptable for the less experienced to ask an ‘expert’ todance and for a woman to ask a man.Dance often with a partner whose expertise is different fromyour own so that all help each other during the dancing.Ask a partner to dance just prior to the announcement ofthe dance.Don’t book dances ahead, the occasional exceptions beingfor a particularly special dance or for a particularly specialpartner.Forming SetsBegin forming the sets after the dance is announced.Longwise sets are formed from the top of the room (nearestthe music). Each couple joins only at (he bottom of the nearestline.Join a square, triangular, or round-the-room set in anyposition.If one person of a couple is temporarily alone in line, thatperson, man or woman, stands on the men’s side until the linesare counted.The man at the top of the line counts the sets. When reachingthe bottom of the line, he indicates to the MC how many couplesare needed and when the sets in his line are complete.If you are not comfortable with your place in the set, youmay ask another couple in the same set if they are willing toexchange places.Dance Reminders‘Cheat’ sheets contain brief notes or diagrams giving onlythe essentials of how to do a dance. Refer to these sheets beforethe talk-through only, not during the dance.If you and your partner are sharing a sheet, stand on themen’s side so that the line can be counted off easily.A talk-through, or briefing, by the MC provides briefinstructions spoken once before the dance begins. Expect tohear these instructions given in 8-bar phrases.Listen and imagine the pattern of each phrase. Do not talkor whisper to neighbors during the talk-through.During the DanceSmile and look at your partner during the bow and curtsy atthe beginning and end of the dance.Keep lines straight, step up or down on the correct bars, bealert and helpful to others.Smile, make eye contact with the other dancers, and befriendly to help add to the social enjoyment of all.It is alright to make a mistake! Sort yourselves out andkeep dancing. You may often have to reposition the set for thebeginning of the next figure or repetition of the dance and waitfor the appropriate point in the music.Help your partner and other dancers with eye contact,gestures, and Quiet instructions. Don’t shout instructions orshove others into position.At the End of the DanceThank your partner and your set and move with yourpartner off the floor.Do not leave a set after the set is formed or the lines arecounted. Never leave a set during the dance except for an injuryor other emergency and after announcing your departure tothe rest of the set.Winter 2006 An Canach 25

From Our DonorsGenealogy:William G. Henderson Terry Alan Henderson Mervyn L. Henderson Friench S. Tarkington, Jr.J. Michael Henderson Jack Glenn Henderson Janet Henderson Keller Dorothy Ann HendersonGeorge A. Henderson Donald Adam Henderson Margaret H. Davenport Martha R. Palmer Marjorie D. MeneesNancy B. McAtee Dena Hendrix Shewmaker Larry Mae Phillips Robert E. Phillips. Larry Lee PhillipsClaudia H. Williams Douglas William Henderson Elizabeth A. Evans Richard C. Bartlett Sandra L. HallLucy Dodd Myers Caryl Dodd Stepkoski Phyllis Henderson Lynn D. Gaylord Ben L. HendersonPaul G. Henderson Howard Stephens Henderson James H. Andrew Fred Henderson Carol A. MartinCarol Bickel Cramer Mary Henderson Meech Samuel M. Henderson Mabel Henderson WallaceMcEwan G. Henderson Randall Keith Henderson Paula L. SettersGeneral Contribution:Susan Graham Randall Keith Henderson Elaine G. Ustick Carol Henderson Frances H. McVayMervyn L. Henderson Carolyn Sue Adcock Robynne M. Pennington Richard C. Bartlett Faye Lee IreyCharlotte H. Newman Donald Adam Henderson William P. Henderson Lynn D. Gaylord Albert HendersonT. Michael Edwards Mabel Henderson Wallace Jeanne Henderson Suttle Paula E. Helms Kathleen W. CrooksChief’s Fund:Mervyn L. Henderson Robynne M. Pennington J. Michael Henderson Jack Glenn Henderson Richard R. ReedSteven E. Broomhead Donald Adam Henderson Rebecca L. Waldram Elizabeth A. Evans Lynn D. GaylordDavid R. Henderson Howard Stephens Henderson Edwin P. Hendrix, Jr. Richard C. Bartlett Tom L. LoftinExtra Regional Contribution:Claude Henderson Memorial Scholarship Fund:Douglas W. Henderson McEwan G. Henderson Alan Kyle Henderson Tom L. LoftinExpense coverage (Postage):Expense coverage (An Canach):Margaret H. Sanford Dennis R. Parrish Lynn D. Gaylord John T. HendersonOnce a person has become a member of the Clan, he/she is assigned a number,and never loses that number. If you happen to become inactive and not pay yourdues for some time, you do not need to reapply for membership. All you do issend in your renewal dues and you will be reactivated.To the membership...Please return your duescards for proper creditto your membershipnumber, it is very difficultto find some members inthe database because of Jr.,Sr., first second or third’s,and of course we have1,136 “Henderson’s” in thedatabase, not counting theabove mentioned Jr., Sr.,etc.... so again please returnyour cards because we alsosave them as a record of yourpayment.Use this name on my badge:Names for other badges:My Address:Order Form for YourClan Henderson Name BadgeSubmit your order to:Harry J. Keifer4511 Ridgeland Dr.Lilburn GA 30047Encloded is my check for $10.00 times the number of badges requested.Background Color: ❑ White ❑ Gray (Black Letters only)Please make check payable to Clan Henderson Society26 An Canach Winter 2006

ChiefAlistair D. Henderson of Fordell123 Annie StreetTorwood, Queensland 4066AustraliaAn Cirean Ceann CinnidhVirtueAloneEnnoblesChief of the Name and Arms of HendersonClan Henderson Societyof theUnited States of AmericaSociety Web Site www.ClanHendersonUSA.orgHigh Commissioner forNorth America and ChieftainDavid S. HendersonPO Box Drawer UNew Bern NC 28563USAtmiller@ncfirm.comAnCanachOfficersPresidentBilly J. Henderson863 Hwy 469 NorthJackson MS 39208-8056(601) 939-8656kilted@bellsouth.netCommissionersNorth East Region(CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT}Phillips B. Carpenter14 Haynes. Hill RoadBrimfield MA 01010-9750(413) 245-9497captainphil_2000@yahoo.comMid East Region(DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA, WV)Leon Hicks450b Penwood DriveAlexandria VA 223101463(703) 922-4647alhlch@cox.netVice PresidentEd HendricksP.O.Box 669Demorest GA 30535(706) 778-9636ehendric@alltel.netVice President—General CounselEarl Ronald Hendry, JDPO Box 220Roan Mountain TN 37687-0220(423) 725-5152LawVeteranUSA@aol.comSouth East Region(FL, GA, NC, SC)Harry J. Keifer4511 Ridgeland DriveLilburn GA 30047-4347(770) 925-9015hjkeifer@hotmail.comGreat Lakes Region(IN, IL, MI, OH, WI)Douglas W. Henderson3410 Wooster Road, #119Rocky River OH 44116(440) 356-2825North Central Region(MN, ND, SD)Recording SecretaryDottie Henderson686 Thrush CourtMarco Island FL 34145-1932(239) 389-5515dottiehenderson@earthlink.netMembership SecretaryCarol Maley19 Sunbury StreetMinersville PA 17954-1441(570) 544-3428camteddy@aol.comMid Central Region(IA, KS, MO, NE)Lori Henderson10251 130th St.Valley Falls KS 66088khenderson@grasshoppernet.comMid South Region(AL, KY, I.A, MS. TN)Billy J. Henderson863 Hwy 469 NorthJackson MS 39208-8056(601) 939-8656kilted@bellsouth.netFar South Region(AR, OK, TX)Tom Hendricks2509 SW 45TH STOklahoma City, OK 73119(405) 685-9734tomff2376@yahoo.comTreasurerStephen G Murphy555 North Lane Suite 5010Conshohocken PA 19428(610) 941-4433Stephentrade@msn.comPresident EmeritusRex A. Maddox7504 Range RoadAlexandria VA 22306-2422(703) 765-8819HENDBDYGD1@aol.comSouth West Region(AZ. CO, NM, UT, WY)Joseph H. McEldowney,Jr.14996 East Columbia DriveAurora CO 80014-3812(303) 690-2586buzzmceldowney@aol.comNorth Pacific Region(AK, ID, MT, OR, WA)W. Dean Henderson170 141st Place NE,Bellevue, WA 98007(425) 462-9392wdhhenderson@comcast.netSouth Pacific Region(CA, HI. NV)Joe Henderson4920 Atherton StreetLong Beach CA 90815(562) 498-2291joehendy526@aol.comAppointedOfficials(OesDana)Clan PiperJohn R Bergquist, PME2112 Chama AvenueLoveland CO 80538-3619(970) 667-8567johnrberk@aol.comClan GenealogistDr. Horace Loftin, FSA ScotPO Box 86Beaufort NC 28516-0086(252) 728-1548Head of the BodyguardChristian Garin14025 Sterling Point DriveGainesville VA 20155(703) 753-9041Crgarin1@aol.comClan ChaplainC. Frederick Sanford520 Dogwood RoadStatesville NC 28677-3417(704) 878-6094cfsnfrd@bellsouth.netEditor, An CanachRussell L. Henderson8500 Wendell DriveAlexandria VA 22308-2158(703) 780-1068EdAnCan@aol.comClan BardJohn Robert MallerneeAFRH-W # 158Washington DC 20011-8400(202) 722-3000writesong@yahoo.comHistorian—ArchivistElizabeth P. Gay5028 Sylvester HighwayMoultrie GA 31768(229) 782-5674bethscribble@aol.comQuartermasterWarren C. Henderson457 Durden RoadPrattville AL 36067(334) 361-7497ancanqm@knology.netYouth ActivitiesAnn Henderson Hicks4506 Penwood DriveAlexandria VA 22310-1463(718) 922-4647alhlch@cox.netClan WebmasterDavid C. Henderson4245 Stoneridge St. Apt.# 3Wyoming MI 49519dcthenderson@yahoo.comWinter 2006 An Canach 27

Nollaig CridheilWords and Music by: John Robert MallerneeVERSE # 1:Nollaig Cridheil!Christmas bells are ringing.Scotland’s wee onesRun merrily at play.Nollaig Cridheil!Everybody’s singing,For Iosa CriosdWas born on Christmas Day!CHORUS:Clanna nan AlbaSeinn Nollaig aimsir.Children of ScotlandSing of Christmas time.Shona is dream uile.Everyone is happy.Cluig Nollaig bheir seinn.Christmas bells will chime.VERSE # 2:Nollaig Cridheil!Throughout the misty islands,Clansmen and kithWill gather, far and near.Nollaig Cridheil!It’s time for feasts and stories.Even furry beastiesLove this time of year.VERSE # 3:Nollaig Cridheil!Our Christmas fire is cheering.Outside the door,The wintry winds are cold.Nollaig Cridheil!Opening our Bible,Wee ones listen closelyWhile the tale is told.An CanachClan Henderson Society8500 Wendell DriveAlexandria VA 22308-2158Society Web Sitewww.ClanHendersonUSA.orgNONPROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGEPAIDRICHMOND VAPERMIT NO. 1630TIME SENSITIVE MATERIALAn Cirean Ceann Cinnidh28 An Canach Winter 2006