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Papers and Articles
​Related to Clan Barclay

Barclay roots are ancient, and our stories are rich. Our deep history was kept alive through oral tradition in the older days and eventually recorded in a number of sources. As some chapters of our stories and people of our family trees seem to have become shrouded in the mists of history, we continue to search for truth. The following papers and articles present information intended to shed light on some of our mysteries. 

Papers related to the History of Clan Barclay

The Earliest Barclays
The Earliest Lairds of Gartly
Three Barclays Who Never Were
The Weird of Towie
Feud and Bloodshed
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Papers Related to Robert and Leah Barkley of Rowan County, North Carolina

Robert and Leah Barkley are the ancesors of many Barclays/Barkleys in the U.S. Robert Barclay/Barkley died in Rowan County, North Carolina, in 1788. He was married to a woman named Leah, whose last name has been reported to be Madison, Todd, or Freeman. Robert P. Humphreys, PhD, wrote the following papers that were published in the Barclay Broadside Summer and Holiday 2006 issues.
Robert and Leah Barkley of Rowan County Part 1
Robert and Leah Barkley of Rowan County Part 2
DNA and documentary evidence help us identify Robert Barclay/Barkley's parents and date and place of birth.
Robert Barclay/Barkley of Rowan County: From the Urie Line or Not?

Other Barclay Papers

​Read the compelling story of David Barclay, October Barclay, and the freedom of generations, written by their descendants:
David Barclay and October Barclay: 1795 to Now
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  • Home
  • The Clan
    • Clan Chief
    • Castle
    • Symbols, Spellings, and Septs
    • Clan Barclay Lines
    • Notable Barclays
    • History >
      • The Earliest Barclays
      • The Earliest Lairds of Gartley
      • Three Barclays Who Never Were
      • The Weird of Towie
      • Feud and Bloodshed
  • Resources
    • Papers and Articles
    • Virtual Library
    • Links
  • DNA
    • Barclay Y-DNA Surname Project
    • Types of DNA Testing
    • DNA and Your Family Tree
  • Barclay Blog
  • News
  • Join/Contact