Some members of the Taylor sept are descendants of Donald Cameron ('Taillear Dubh na Tuaighe'), who lived in the Scottish HighlandsLochaber area ("Cameron country") circa mid 16th century. Others, with no documented connection to Taillear Dubh na Tuaighe or the Clan Cameron, are simply descended from those with an occupational surname meaning tailor. Though Donald's father was XIV Chief of Clan Cameron, Donald, born out of wedlock, could not inherit the title. Nursed by a tailor's wife, Donald received the nickname An Taillear Dubh (an, a diminutive; Taillear, an occupational reference to the caretaker's husband; Dubh, translated as "black" in the context of meaning "swarthy" or "dark tempered") as an infant.[1][2][3]
As a young man, Donald became skilled in battle with the Lochaber axe, and his nickname evolved to Taillear Dubh na Tuaighe ("Black Taylor of the Axe") because of his fighting prowess. Taylor and his family eventually found safety in Cowal. There, descendants of his family and followers became known as Mac-an-taillear ("son of the tailor").[4][5][6]
Later historyedit
In the 18th century, MacInTaillear, Macintaylor, Taylor, and Tayler families were still living on the Cowal peninsula. They referred to themselves as Clann an Taillear Dhuibh Chamronaich ("Children of the Black Taylor of the Camerons").(Mackenzie, 1875, pages 526–530)[7]
Coat of arms and tartanedit
The Taylor sept bears the Cameron Clan coat of arms, a depiction of a "wild man" with a Lochaber axe. Barring actual historical evidence, interpretations vary as to whether the depiction is the likeness of the Taylor sept patriarch, or if it denotes a character attribute and weapon of choice common amongst early Cameron.[4]
In 1955, Lt.Col. Iain B. Cameron Taylor designed the Taylor sept tartan with double black lines, honoring Taillear Dubh ("Black Taylor").[7]
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Mackenzie, Alexander, Alexander Macgregor, and Alexander Macbain. The Celtic Magazine. Inverness: A. and W. Mackenzie, 1875.
December 15, 2023
taylor, sept, this, article, about, clan, cameron, other, uses, taylor, disambiguation, taylor, sept, branch, clan, cameron, scottish, clan, present, members, hold, scottish, surname, taylor, contents, sept, namebearer, later, history, coat, arms, tartan, also. This article is about the Taylor sept of Clan Cameron For other uses see Taylor disambiguation Taylor is a sept branch of Clan Cameron a Scottish clan Present day members of the Taylor sept hold the Scottish surname Taylor Contents 1 Sept namebearer 2 Later history 3 Coat of arms and tartan 4 See also 5 ReferencesSept namebearer editSome members of the Taylor sept are descendants of Donald Cameron Taillear Dubh na Tuaighe who lived in the Scottish Highlands Lochaber area Cameron country circa mid 16th century Others with no documented connection to Taillear Dubh na Tuaighe or the Clan Cameron are simply descended from those with an occupational surname meaning tailor Though Donald s father was XIV Chief of Clan Cameron Donald born out of wedlock could not inherit the title Nursed by a tailor s wife Donald received the nickname An Taillear Dubh an a diminutive Taillear an occupational reference to the caretaker s husband Dubh translated as black in the context of meaning swarthy or dark tempered as an infant 1 2 3 As a young man Donald became skilled in battle with the Lochaber axe and his nickname evolved to Taillear Dubh na Tuaighe Black Taylor of the Axe because of his fighting prowess Taylor and his family eventually found safety in Cowal There descendants of his family and followers became known as Mac an taillear son of the tailor 4 5 6 Later history editIn the 18th century MacInTaillear Macintaylor Taylor and Tayler families were still living on the Cowal peninsula They referred to themselves as Clann an Taillear Dhuibh Chamronaich Children of the Black Taylor of the Camerons Mackenzie 1875 pages 526 530 7 Coat of arms and tartan editThe Taylor sept bears the Cameron Clan coat of arms a depiction of a wild man with a Lochaber axe Barring actual historical evidence interpretations vary as to whether the depiction is the likeness of the Taylor sept patriarch or if it denotes a character attribute and weapon of choice common amongst early Cameron 4 In 1955 Lt Col Iain B Cameron Taylor designed the Taylor sept tartan with double black lines honoring Taillear Dubh Black Taylor 7 See also editTaylor surname Clan TailyourReferences edit Taylor Sept aaa hostmasters net Retrieved 2 February 2008 Cameron of Lochiel theflyingscotsman ca Retrieved 1 February 2008 Person Page 19953 thepeerage com Retrieved 1 February 2008 a b Clan Cameron Septs clan cameron org Retrieved 1 February 2008 Scottish Taylors crouserroads com Retrieved 1 February 2008 Surname and Country Origins taylor genealogy com Archived from the original on 2 July 2010 Retrieved 2 February 2008 a b Clan Taylor electricscotland com Retrieved 1 February 2008 Mackenzie Alexander Alexander Macgregor and Alexander Macbain The Celtic Magazine Inverness A and W Mackenzie 1875 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Taylor sept amp oldid 1147060830, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
