Clan Bain Resources

Genealogical Resources

• Clan Bain Genealogy – Geni.com
  A collaborative platform hosting over 9,600 profiles related to the Bain family, facilitating family tree building and genealogical research.
  https://www.geni.com/surnames/bain​

• Bain Family Ancestry – WordPress
  A dedicated blog tracing the history of the Bain family and associated lineages, offering insights into family histories and migrations.
  https://bainfamilyancestry.wordpress.com/​

• FamilySearch – Bain Records
  A repository of genealogical records related to the Bain surname, including birth, marriage, and death records.
  https://www.familysearch.org/search/surname?surname=Bain​

Notable Figures

• Alexander Bain (1811–1877)
  A Scottish inventor and engineer, Alexander Bain is credited with inventing the electric clock and making significant contributions to early telegraphy.
  https://ourscottishclan.wordpress.com/bain-hall-of-fame/​

• John Bayne of Pitcairlie (1620–1681)
  A notable writer to the signet (a senior solicitor) in 17th-century Scotland, contributing to legal literature of the time.
  https://ourscottishclan.wordpress.com/bain-hall-of-fame/​

Community Engagement

• Clan Mackay Association of Canada
  Since the Bain family is historically a sept of Clan Mackay, individuals interested in Clan Bain might engage with the Clan Mackay Association, which offers resources and events for members.
  https://www.clanmackay.ca/bain.html​

• Our Scottish Clan – Bain Family Blog
  An online platform dedicated to discussions, research, and sharing information related to the Bain family history.
  https://ourscottishclan.wordpress.com/​

Historical Events

• Battle of Logiebride (1597)
  A skirmish involving the Bains of Tulloch and the Clan Munro against the Clan MacLeod of Lewis and Clan Mackenzie. The conflict arose over disputes concerning land and resulted in several casualties.
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Logiebride

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Crest: a cubit arm holding a dagger, proper

Motto: Et arte et marte

Origin/Meaning:
White, fair pale.

Citations:
Sanders, and J. Grant, British Crest: Containing The Crests and Mottos of the Families of Great Britain and Ireland; Together with those of the Principal Cities; and a Glossary of Heraldic Terms, Vol II, Edinburgh, Kirkwood & Sons, 1817
James Fairbairn, Fairbairn’s Book of Crests of the families of Great Britain and Ireland, Edinburgh, Grange Publising Works, 1892
Clifford Stanley Sims, The Origin and Signification of Scottish Surnames with a Volcabulary of Christian Names, Albany, N.Y., J. Munsell, 1862
W & A. K. Johnston, The Tartans of the Clans and Septs of Scotland,  With the Arms of the Chiefs, London, W. & A.K. Johnston, Limited, 1906