Hi Ian,
I have an old copy of a letter from the Ormond Pursuivant of Arms which says
that the Carruthers is recorded as a "Family" as most on the lowlands were.
The present head of the Carruthers family is Jamie Carruthers, direct
descendant of the Barony who lives in Dormont, hence his title is Dormont.
The Ormond is the person who designs and authorizes a "differenced" version
of the chiefly arms, according to the place and seniority in the family.
Regards
Gary Carruthers
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Subject: [CARRUTHERS] Carruthers Chief?
Please could some knowledgeable person assist:
As Carruthers is a family and not a clan would they have a "CHIEF".
Is it true to say the Clan Chief bears the arms that no one else can wear,
however it can be altered with the Chief's approval and worn by other
family offshoots.
many thanks
Ian Carruthers
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