MacGilleMhoire Clan of Lewis
The Morrison clan centred on the Isle of Lewis derived their surname from MacGilleMhoire. In time this Gaelic surname was Anglicised as Morrison. The chiefs of the clan were the Morrisons of Habost and Barvas, and held the hereditary office of brieve. On consequence of this position the clan was also known as Clann-na Breitheamh. The Morrisons held this office until 1613; and by the 19th century it was considered impossible to trace their descendants.
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