This site is dedicated to the memory of my mother, Madeline (Hulin) Ogilvy.

The name Ogilvie is derived from Ocel-fa, which means high plain. The lands of 
Ogilvie are in Angus and the family derives the name from there, after they 
were given to Gilbert, son of the Earl of Angus, by his father.

The Ogilvies held many positions all over Aberdeenshire being Earls of Airlie, 
Findlater, Seafield and Deskford. In the 14th and 15th Centuries they were 
sheriffs of Angus. Branches of the family also came fron Inverquharity, 
Lintrathern (later the Earls of Airlie)and Inchmartime.

The Ogilvies were royalists supporting Charles l and were also Jacobites 
supporting both the 1715 and 1745 uprisings. Lord Ogilvie again turned out to 
fight At Culloden, fleeing to France after the battle was lost. In more recent 
times Ogilvies have distinguished themselves fighting for Britain and indeed 
the Earl of Seafield was a renowned supporter of the Act of union of 1707.

Some of what is on here has been proven by my Uncle. A lot I got off the 
internet, so there are probably a lot of errors but it is the best that I can 
do at this point. My main line starts with Hulin, Bryant,Dill, 
Dillard,Divine,Fanning,Kirby,McNabb,Ogilvy,Seton and Tolleson. Although there 
are other connecting branches but to numerous to mention.