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** Nelson, Stowell, Watterson (son of Walter) | ** Nelson, Stowell, Watterson (son of Walter) | ||
* Descriptive or nickname, often referring to hair colour or complexion - | * Descriptive or nickname, often referring to hair colour or complexion - | ||
* Doan (brown haired) | |||
* Ethnic origins | * Ethnic origins | ||
** Cretney (MacVretnee, son of the Welshman or Brython) | ** Cretney (MacVretnee, son of the Welshman or Brython) | ||
* Ecclesiastical, many beginning with Myl- (MacGhille-/Maol-) | * Ecclesiastical, many beginning with Myl- (MacGhille-/Maol-) or Gil- | ||
** Clague, Mylchreest (servant of Christ), Taggart (priest) | ** Clague, Gelling (Gille Iain, servant of John), Mylchreest (servant of Christ), Mylvreeshey (servant of St Bride), Taggart (priest) | ||
** Bell, Christian | ** Bell, Christian | ||