[Background information and genealogical data related to Letitia Hargrave’s Book]
Letter from Lord Lyon Sir Thomas Innes of Learney to Mrs. MacTavish
Leading up to the Granting of the Arms
Part I
“With some interest being shown in the Matriculation by the Lord Lyon to Edward Stewart Dugald MacTavish of Dunardry on the 23 July? 1997, it appears the story should be placed for all to see.? I hope it is found to be of some interest to supporting members and visitors alike. ”
“Let us start at the beginning. In 1949, a Mrs. A.N. MacLeod, of Winnipeg Manitoba, considered one of Canada’s finest historians, was commissioned by the prestigious Champlain Society to do a book on the life of Lettia Hargraves, spouse of a Hudson Bay Factor in the new world. They turned over to Mrs. MacLeod some letters written by Lettia Hargraves back to her parents in Scotland.? As Mrs. MacLeod started her research and reading the letters provided to her, it soon became apparent that she knew more about this family than she realized. “
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