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Origin of Acha Total Records: 6  Origin of Acha, Meaning of Acha Origin: Donnachaidh is one of the oldest Scottish clans, arriving in Scotland from Irish Picts anywhere from 40-90 AD. My particular surname, Donachy, I have been told is a 'hideout' name members of the clan took after Culloden in 1746. Being a Highland Clan, we were not on the winning side that day. Go to www.tartans.com for a good overview history. The clan is listed under the great hall. It's also known as Clan Robertson. I'm sure what I'm telling you, you already know about. If any info on the name Donachy could be shared, I'd greatly appreciate it. There's not too many of us :) Surnames: Donachy, Donnachaidh Submitted by: Chris-Anna L. Donachy Origin of Acha, Meaning of Acha Origin: Gaelic for 'son of the horse-lord.' Alan MacEachern was chief of the clan in 1499, the name is commemorated in the place name Kilkerran in Kintyre, the heart of the clan-lands (Collins Pocket Reference: 'Scottish Surnames') Migration to US in several waves including to NY in 1738-40, Cape Fear area of North Carolina in late 16th & 17th centuries. A small band settled in Rocky River area of NC (Cabarrus Co, which was in Mecklenberg, NC until 1790), apparently from the PA area. The name is sometimes spelled McCachren or McCachern as well as McEachern... in NC. Some of the early Cabarrus McE's migrated on to GA, MISS. TEX, TN. Surnames: MacEachern, McEacharn, McEachern Submitted by: Hoyt McCachren Origin of Acha, Meaning of Acha Origin: Our original CHAMBERS ancestor was Simon Peter LaShambres or LaChambres. He was French living in Great Britian during the outbreak of the Revolution. He escaped to Savanah, GA with a price on his head and set up shopkeeping there. The spelling was anglicized CHAMBERS. The CHAMBERS family moved to Irwinton, GA in Wilkerson Co. after the Rev. War and lived there for many generations. My great grandmother was Laura Chambers m. Samuel A. Hatfield prior to the Civil War. Susie M. Thomas Surnames: Chambers, Lachambres, Lashambres Submitted by: Susie M. Thomas Origin of Acha, Meaning of Acha Origin: Charles,1 of 9 children of Steve and Annie (Karlrich) Machak came from (Carloit?)Yugoslavia @1910-11 thru Ellis Island. Looking for family history, tracing my roots. Surnames: Machak Submitted by: Theresa Seech Origin of Acha, Meaning of Acha Origin: The surname derives from old irish O'Meachair - meaning is hospital. Known to our family is the turn of phrase Meagher of the Sword. I originate from the Meagher Wedgers - origin is still unknown. Maher is the Englaish version of the name as it is easier to pronounce. The actual pronouncation is Ma' hair or Ma'her and not Mock'er or Meager. In Ireland Meagher originated in Counties Waterford, Tipperary(as in our family). Their is alot to be found on this great Irish name. Surnames: Meagher, Maher, OMeachair Submitted by: Geraldine Meagher Origin of Acha, Meaning of Acha Origin: Lachapelle Means the CHAPLE Surnames: Lachapelle Submitted by: Robyn 11/22/2009 3:35 PM Page 1 of 1

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