My Interest and Involvement


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, 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.

So that's why I call myself the 'Clan Shenachie', i.e. historian, story
teller, genealogist.  If anyone knows more about our clan's families
I'll gladly give up the title.   :-)