Elliot Clan Society, USA
Membership Information 2008 - 2009

Elliot Clan Society

The Elliot Clan Society is a worldwide organization, with active branches in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States. In accordance with Scottish Clan Law, Clan membership includes all Eliots, Elliots, Elliotts, those of whose mother or grandmother was so named and their spouses. This also applies to Eliots of known Scottish descent.

The History of the Elliot Clan Society

In 1977, the Elliot Clan Society was formed by the Clan's late hereditary Chief, Sir Arthur Eliott, 11th Baronet of Stobs and Laird of Redheugh, the ancient seat of the Clan Chiefs. Our present Chief is Sir Arthur's daughter, Margaret Eliott of Redheugh. The primary purposes of this Society, which is headquartered in Redheugh, are to preserve the history and traditions of the Clan, and to promote a spirit of kinship among its members. In the words of Sir Arthur, "The tie is essentially a family one, transcending national boundaries and disregarding distinctions of age, sex, wealth or status. Thus our Clan Society is more than a club and more even than what is generally understood by a 'Society'. It is above all, a family association and has been formed for those of us who feel that this ancient tie is of special interest and value to our modern world."

The Elliot Clan Society ~ Today

The overall goals and purpose of the Elliot Clan Society is to promote a spirit of kinship within our clan by means of social gatherings (Scottish festivals & highland games) and through newsletters and other methods of correspondence.

The society achieves these goals by:

Sending newsletters and various correspondence periodically

By hosting gatherings, which are held (by state and region)

Assisting members to research their Elliot genealogy

Supporting other organizations with objectives similar to ours

Promoting our heritage through Scottish dance & bagpipe

Providing information directing members to lineage and historical research

Preserving the history and traditions of the Elliot Clan

The Benefits of Joining the Elliot Clan Society

It is obvious then, that to achieve these goals we encourage that the involvement of each individual ECS Clan member and that new membership into the Elliot Clan Society is most welcomed!

Once you become a member of the society you will have access to information which will indubitably assist you in locating resources which will benefit you in numerous ways. Each ECS Commissioner will offer you support in locating historic resources related to the Elliot Clan. This "support" also includes references to books, electronic media and various publications that are of significance. You may also expect direct communication (via) newsletter from both your area commissioner, USA president and our parent Society in Scotland.

Membership (Becoming an Elliot Clan member)

If you are a person of Scottish ancestry bearing the name Elliot, Elliott or Eliott (including the spouse or descendant of such person) and wish to join the Elliot Clan Society please fill out the USA membership form(pdf) and mail it to the address as instructed on form corresponding to the particular area you reside in. If you are visiting this site and are outside the USA, forms may be found on the "Official ECS Website" at: www.elliotclan.com.

For US residents, please make sure that you send your completed ECS USA membership forms to the Membership/Treasurer. Once you join the Society you will receive periodic newsletters from the ECS USA and our Parent society in Scotland. The newsletters will inform you of gathering information, Scottish festivals in your area and other announcements of importance to our Clan - Furthermore it allow you to meet other Elliots with similar interests our Scottish heritage.

ECS USA Membership PDF Form

Elliot Clan Society, USA Membership Information 2008 - 2009