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It is exciting to finally participate in the development of an organized effort to capture, record, organize and present genealogical information, photographs and general family history about the Sept Wm. Doran. As the eldest known living male descendant of William Doran I have been charged with the responsibilities associated with role of Chieftain in the Sept Wm. Doran.
While I was growing up I was always aware of collections of photographs tucked in bureau drawers or tied in boxes in the attic. Bundles of letters, family Bibles, and assorted newspaper articles and memorabilia were tucked safely here and there. The material was always fun to look through on a rainy day but no thought was ever given to tying it all together in a family history.
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A Note on Chieftains...
By S. Levi Doran
Sept Historian
Back in the days of the Seven Septs of Leix, Chieftains were an important part of a clan. They were leaders in times of trouble; they were mentors; they were the decision makers for the family. Nowadays, they are more leaders of tradition and heritage. They are still decision makers, but now for the family's history and how it will be celebrated and preserved.
Back in the summer of 2006, it came to my attention that we had gone on without a recognized Chieftain of our sept of the Doran Clan. I traced back through the years as best I could, and came to the conclusion that Peter R. Doran, of the fifth generation, was the rightful Chieftain of the Sept Wm. Doran.
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