| The Mathesons in the fourteenth century rivalled their neighbors the Mackenzies, but the aggression of the MacDonalds in the fifteenth centry broke their power and reduced them to a more limited or minor status. Here, MacBain first deals with the origins and traditions of the chiefly branch of Bennetsfield and the chiefship. He then turnes to the Mathesons of Lochalsh and Attadale, including not only the Scottish but also the Canadian branches. He then considers the families of Matheson of Iomaire, of Glas-na-muclach, of Sutherland, and of Shiness, Achany, and the Lews. There are extensive appendices dealing with controversial issues relating to the Mathesons, their history, and their genealogy. Finally, there is an account of the Matheson tartan and tha armorial bearings of the family. Mackenzies first edition is presented as well because it contains material which was not included in the larger, second edition - Family Genealogy - Family Genealogy - Matheson |
