Tms work is one of the publications of the Grampian Club, and a full explanation of its scope and purpose will be found in the Introduction to the second volume. The contents Of the present volume are chie?y genealogical; and the compiler conceives that he owes no apology to the members of the Club or to his fellow-countrymen for presenting a somewhat exhaustive narrative respecting their Patriot's lineage, with copious details as to the several branches of his sept.