Clan Shenachie

Let me introduce you to Roy McGilvray

Roy is the self-appointed McGillivray clan 'Shenachie'. In the Scottish language, this was the recorder and reciter of family history, genealogy, traditions, etc.

Roy says, " If anyone knows more about our clan's families I'll gladly give up the title. :-)"        

Here is a link to his website.
A Clan McGilvray / McGillivray Information Site

Rather than trying to explain what Roy has found, and is sharing freely, here is an excerpt from his website.

"For over 20 years, almost full-time, I've gathered data on every

McGilvray / McGillivray (plus the other 30 spelling variations;

McG for short) from everywhere in the world. I've concentrated

on the pre-1880 period as most people should be able to trace

themselves back at least to their grd-parents. As well, the 1880/81

censuses have been indexed on a (W'n) world-wide basis which

should provide a base point for locating your family. Of course,

if you're having problems getting back that far contact me for

help. Be sure and contact all your relatives first so you don't

duplicate what's been done.

I've been to Scotland on at least 20 research trips. I've also done

research in London and some other English archives, and in Ireland,

NZ, most Cdn provinces and a few States. I was a volunteer librarian

at the local Mormons for a few years and know most of their

resources and procedures. I've hired researchers and can advise you

on how to best use them. I've written and self-published a number

of books including an index of all the McG names found in the

common sources, and a history of 'McGilvray of Pennyghael' in

Mull. So, I know a fair amount about our family.

And, if I can't help you,Roy wants to connect  I know others who might.

My knowledge and the data I have collected are available free. All

I ask is that you tell me your pre-1880 family history so I can add

it to my files. I'd also like to know about any mistakes I've made.

And, I'd like to add your name to that file so that any relative who

inquires can note your interest and contact you. I'm amazed at the

increased 'connections' that have come about with email. The

'web' is expanding genealogy tremendously."

Now I want to warn you, Roy's website is not like all the user-friendly, graphic-loaded sites we are used to on the internet. Most of the pages are an index to what Roy has collected. Roy has so very much information there is no way it all can be put on one website, by one person. READ the info he has posted. LEARN what Roy has to offer. And then ASK. Really, ASK! It's worth it. Send Roy an email and tell him what you can about your family, even just a greatgrandfathers/mothers name. He will respond with everything he has on your specific line. Ask him anything; he probably has a great answer! I enjoyed the conversation I had with Roy and expect to continue talking with him as I continue our family research.

Roy wants to help all McGillivrays find their ancestry and also to connect all the McGillivray lines pre-1880.  We sincerely want to document all the current and living McGillivrays. We can record and document and keep you anonymous on the blog if you would like.

Thank you again Janice McGillivray for your input on your family line. 

The McGillivrays sure were prolific!!!