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Website for the Elliott Family of Greensboro, NC
Dennis and Linda
Jeremy - Cristina- Rebecca - Caitlin - Daniel

 

The Family

Dennis - Father

Linda - Mother

Jeremy - First Son

Cristina - First Daughter

Rebecca - Second Daughter

Caitlin - Third Daughter

Daniel  - Second Son (and twin of Caitlin)

Pets:

Serenity - Golden Retriever

Angel and Henry - Cats

Marley - Amazon Parrot

The Elliott Badge


The Elliott badge is a raised fist holding a sword. It is very likely a form of short sword called a "winger" which was used in the Borders by the lightly armed cavalry known as "mosstroopers". The words, "Fortiter Et Recte" are stamped into the leather belt, surrounding the fist.

Who can wear the Clan badge?

"The chief wears a crested badge surmounted by three feathers. It was the practise, however, for chiefs to allow their followers to wear the crest and motto in a silver strap-and-buckle badge. This is the clansmen's badge and if you are a member of the clan you may wear it. If the clan lacks a chief, no badge is worn."

Excerpt from "The Scottish Tartans" by Sir Thomas Innes

The Elliott Tartan


There are two different versions of the Elliott tartan available today. Although very similar, the two vary slightly. The modern tartan and the ancient tartan vary in the intensity of the colors.

The ancient version uses lighter colors, as the dyes were made from plants and berries. The dark stripes appear to be a dark burgandy or brown, and the blue is a lighter shade.

The modern version makes use of the stronger, modern chemical dyes and therefore result in a brigher, bolder color. On this one, the dark stripes appear almost black, and the blue is almost a saphire blue.

Also, the width of colored bands differs, with the ancient tartan being more condensed, with finer lines.

From the Elliot Clan Society Web page