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In 1295 Dougal McDowall obtained a charter for his ancestral lands from his kinsman, King John I (Balliol). The text of the charter was engraved in old Saxon characters on a plate of copper which was kept safely in the family Kirk until the end of the 17th century.

the origin of the McDowall family - the great dynasty of medieval kings of Galloway from whom they are descended - Dougal McDowall, `the chief among the Gallovidians' and his part in the war against the rebel Robert Bruce.

The rise to power of the Douglases -the prioress of Eccles - high treason - Mary Queen of Scots and the Reformation - Oliver Cromwell.

Lord Bankton and his four wives - six generations of McDowall in Edinburgh - the first workers' strike - the master of the Queen's works who rebuilt Edinburgh castle - `bloody Clavers', the `killing times' and the covenanting rebels.

The Copper Inheritance is a new type of historical documentary - based on the meticulous research of early chronicles, medieval and later historical records, it provides a very personal insight into the life, the politics, religion, wars and the drama that is Scotland's history.

Michael McDowall is an architect, a genealogist and member of the Scottish Genealogy Society, he has had various papers published in the Scottish Genealogist, The Scottish Local History Journal and The Dumfries and Galloway Family History Society Newsletter.

“McDowalls in Scotland and overseas will have cause to thank Michael McDowall for this meticulously researched book which covers the main family groups and their cadets. It is profusely illustrated with photographs, drawings and genealogy charts. The price is very reasonable considering the detailed information the author has amassed and presented in such an attractive way.” Sennachie

Published by Oakleaf works, 2001. Card covers. Openflat binding. xi + 130 pp. Illus. and Index. Price £16.95 + p&p £1.60 (UK); overseas (surface mail) £3.00; or $28.75 U.S. dollars, $44.30 Canadian, $54.00 Australian or $65.40 N. Zealand.

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	My McDowell Family \| home Spelling Variations \| Ancient Origins \| Mhic Dhu Ghaill ...the dark stranger \| Eire, the Isles, Alba and Galloway \| Origins of Prince Fergus \| Lochfergus \| The Lords and The Line \| Heraldry \| The Ruthven Raid \| Ulster Kith and Kin \| Coming to America \| Settling the Frontier \| Oh Shenandoah! \| The Sword of the Lord and of Gideon \| The Great Joseph Controversy \| McDowell Heirloom Returned \| Westward Ho! \| My McDowell Line \| My MacDowall Ancestors \| Family Tartans \| McDowell Places \| The McDowell Family DNA Project \| Scottish Shops Online \| About Us \| Contact Us \| My Site Awards \| My Site Awards p.2 \| References, Suggested Reading, and Special Acknowledgements \| Newly Published... \| McDowell WebLinks \| Copyright Newly Published... THE COPPER INHERITANCE. A History of the kindred of McDowall of Scotland. Michael G. McDowall In 1295 Dougal McDowall obtained a charter for his ancestral lands from his kinsman, King John I (Balliol). The text of the charter was engraved in old Saxon characters on a plate of copper which was kept safely in the family Kirk until the end of the 17th century. The Copper Inheritance discusses - the origin of the McDowall family - the great dynasty of medieval kings of Galloway from whom they are descended - Dougal McDowall, `the chief among the Gallovidians' and his part in the war against the rebel Robert Bruce. The rise to power of the Douglases -the prioress of Eccles - high treason - Mary Queen of Scots and the Reformation - Oliver Cromwell. Lord Bankton and his four wives - six generations of McDowall in Edinburgh - the first workers' strike - the master of the Queen's works who rebuilt Edinburgh castle - `bloody Clavers', the `killing times' and the covenanting rebels. The Copper Inheritance is a new type of historical documentary - based on the meticulous research of early chronicles, medieval and later historical records, it provides a very personal insight into the life, the politics, religion, wars and the drama that is Scotland's history. Michael McDowall is an architect, a genealogist and member of the Scottish Genealogy Society, he has had various papers published in the Scottish Genealogist, The Scottish Local History Journal and The Dumfries and Galloway Family History Society Newsletter. The Scottish Genealogist, June 2001 - “McDowalls in Scotland and overseas will have cause to thank Michael McDowall for this meticulously researched book which covers the main family groups and their cadets. It is profusely illustrated with photographs, drawings and genealogy charts. The price is very reasonable considering the detailed information the author has amassed and presented in such an attractive way.” Sennachie Published by Oakleaf works, 2001. Card covers. Openflat binding. xi + 130 pp. Illus. and Index. Price £16.95 + p&p £1.60 (UK); overseas (surface mail) £3.00; or $28.75 U.S. dollars, $44.30 Canadian, $54.00 Australian or $65.40 N. Zealand. Oakleaf WORKS 41 Echline Park Queensferry EDINBURGH, Scotland, UK EH30 9XQ Phone: +44 (0)131 331 2474 mailto:mgmcdowall@aol.com Homepage: www.oakleafworks.com View My Guestbook Sign My Guestbook WARNING: All incidents of or attemps at SPAMMING by marketers via this website or via guestbook entries are reported directly to the Federal Trade Commission at SPAM@UCE.GOV. Make no attempts to enter unsolicited marketing info or hyperlinks within this guestbook. It will automatically be reported to the FTC.