by Robert Keith Hanna, Clan Hannay Genealogist originally published in the 2016 Clan Hannay Newsletter Olympic Gold Medalist and Somme Veteran, Ted Hanney (1889-1964) In a year that celebrates both the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and the centenary of the Battle of the Somme in World War I, it is good to reflect […]
by Robert Keith Hanna, Clan Hannay Genealogist This article originally dates from June of 2011. The chief, Dr. David Hannay, subsequently raised doubts as to whether this painting is indeed of his ancestor, as some of the dates mentioned by Mr. Wood in his research do not match family records held by the Kirkdale branch […]
by Robert Keith Hanna, Clan Hannay Genealogist The Victoria Cross is the highest award for bravery “in the face of the enemy” that a British or Commonwealth/Empire soldier can receive. It was inaugurated in 1856 after the Crimean War and only 1,357 have ever been awarded, and a mere 16 since World War II. Two […]
From the Clan West Archive – Originally published January 13, 2011. This is part of a series of articles that were initially published by the now-inactive Clan Hannay Society West. Many thanks to Gigi Hanna, Convenor Emerita. Note: Any hyperlinks and images that may have been in the original article are now lost. Hyperlinks below […]
From the Clan West Archive – Originally published January 29, 2012. This is part of a series of articles that were initially published by the now-inactive Clan Hannay Society West. Many thanks to Gigi Hanna, Convenor Emerita. Note: The Clan West USA image is now lost. A new version was scanned for this archive article […]
The 2021 Clan Hannay Calendar is now available for purchase. This year the calendar features the main thing close to all of our hearts, and fundamental to Clan Hannay, Sorbie Tower. We have gathered together a selection of various views of the tower over a range of years, with all photographs kindly donated by either […]
From the Clan West Archive – Originally published February 14, 2011. This is part of a series of articles that were initially published by the now-inactive Clan Hannay Society West. Many thanks to Gigi Hanna, Convenor Emerita. Note: The original article may have had external links, but these are now lost. The links and notes […]
