# Scottish Names in Oxford County explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by James McIntyre.

## What happens

The chapter celebrates the Scottish heritage of Oxford County by listing prominent Scottish surnames and their origins, emphasizing the lasting influence of Scottish settlers in the region.

## Themes in this chapter

### Cultural Heritage and Immigrant Identity

The chapter focuses on Scottish names and their geographic origins, underscoring the preservation of cultural identity among settlers.

## Character check-ins

### Lord Rae

Referenced as the country of origin for the Murray and McKay families.

## Key lines

> We have the Murray and McKay From the country of Lord Rae; McKenzie too from many a loch, From Dingwall, Fain, and old Dornoch.

The area is home to families named Murray and McKay, originally from the lands of Lord Rae, as well as McKenzies from various Scottish lochs and towns like Dingwall, Fain, and Dornoch.

_This passage lists Scottish surnames and their origins, emphasizing the regional heritage of Oxford County._

## Links

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