http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Hannay
It makes for interesting reading.
It sounds like the family fortunes peaked in the 1500's. Sorbie Tower (or Keep), which marks the ancestral home of the Hannahs, was started in 1550.
. The picture is taken from the wikipedia entry.
But things went down hill in the 1600s due to feuding with the neighbours. The Hannay's even managed to get themselves outlawed. The 'Hannah' spelling is associated with those that stayed in Scotland.
There is a Nova Scotia connection. Sir Robert Hannay of Mochrum was created a Baronet of Nova Scotia in 1630. So I guess we do have roots in Nova Scotia.
As some of you know the family motto is 'per ardua ad alta.' Loosely translated it means 'Work your butt off and good things happen' Which all in all is a pretty good rule to live by.
I know that Theodore is taking latin this fall and he may choose to provide an alternative translation.
I will say that blogging is easy for the first few days. but then you have to start thinking of things to say. That can be dangerous as I think alot of things that I probably should not say in public.
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