Research & Archives
Davidson Family History Index
Over the years we have gathered a wealth of Davidson family history articles in our archives, and we are keen to share what we know and also to learn from others in order to add to our collection of Davidson stories and illustrations.
To make it easy to browse for Davidson ancestors (and also Davison, Davies, Dawson and Day family stories), we have compiled an illustrated index of Davidsons featured in our journal articles.
Beginning with “Origins and history of the Clan”, the remaining are grouped under the two topics below. The index pages show the author and year in which the article was published.
If you would like more information about any of the articles, or have some related information about your own family history,
- Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa
- Europe
- Ireland
- North America
- Davies, Davison, Dawson and Day Family Stories
- Book Reviews
- Food and Drink
- Genealogy
- Heraldry
- Members Interests
- Personalities of the Clan Davidson Association
- Plant Badge and Poetry
- Piping
- Scottish History, Legends, Folklore and Traditions
- Tartans
Discoveries & Acquisitions
As well as Davidson related articles, we maintain a display of pictures, objects, and posters relating to the Clan and the Name of Davidson, housed in the Clan Davidson Room at Tulloch Castle.
Portrait of the Queen, by Colin Davidson
Colin Davidson, the acclaimed Northern Irish artist, was commissioned to paint a new portrait of Her Majesty, The [...]
Grant of Arms, 1907, to Andrew Davidson
Andrew Davidson, 1836-1918, was born at Kinneff, Kincardineshire (now Angus). He studied medicine in Edinburgh, and served as [...]
Davidson Stained Glass Memorial Window
Tucked away in Methil Parish Church on the Fife Coast is an illustrated, stained glass memorial window, which [...]
Historic Davidson Photo Album
The Chief of the Clan Davidson, Grant Davidson, was clearing his parents home in New Zealand in October [...]
Membership 1912
The Clan Dhai was formed in 1909 and soon raised an international membership. In 1912, the Clan published its membership listing. It is this listing which we have republished here.
Today, as we collect family trees and help new members to research their family history, we have found this original membership listing to be useful for identifying Davidsons from many different families.
We consider the early Clan membership information to be one of our important databases and felt that it should be shared as widely as possible. Clan Dhai Members from 1912 for whom we already hold data in our other collections, such as Portraits, Arms and Family Trees are identified with a *.
We plan to update this indicator on a regular basis.
Heraldry & the Davidsons
Written by Charles Davidson, Edinburgh, and Nick Hide, London, for those who are curious but not knowledgeable in the Heraldry of the names Davidson, Davison and Dawson.
History and Origins of the Davidson Arms
Davidsons have used heraldry since the sixteenth century as a unique display of their identity. We can trace [...]
Records: Lyon Court, Edinburgh and College of Arms, London
We have compiled a listing of some of the grants made to Davidsons, Davisons and Dawsons by the [...]
Davidson Armorial Symbols on Buildings & Domestic Items
Discover the many forms which the Davidson, Davison and Dawson arms take both in the past and today. [...]