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“To The Family As A Whole” began with a desire to continue the genealogical research of my father, George Kenneth McCuistion. His desire, update and correct discrepancies found in the 1937 published work of Leona Bean McQuiston, “The McCuiston, McQuiston, and McQuesten Families, 1620-1937”.

Leona researched the family history with the goals of providing one genealogy for the family history and “trace[ing] our origin to the MacDonald Clan” of Scotland. She compiled this research into one genealogical resource. With DNA testing, Leona’s hope of tracing our origin is accomplished. However, compiling the family history into one genealogy eluded her. It is my desires to one day accomplish this task.

Understand, researching family history is in no means a “task”. It is a labor of love and unembellished pride in family. It is an opportunity to meet family members unknown. It is an opportunity to connect family members. It is an opportunity to share. It is an opportunity to learn more about ancestry. With these opportunities, came the creation of Clan Uisdean, USA, an organization that further unites the Uisdean family interest. Under the Branches link are the known Uisdean families.

I must add, as the interest and study into my father's branch of the family grew, so did the desire to learn more about my mother's branch of the family. In order to learn more, I’ve chosen to expand the listings for “To The Family As A Whole”. The site includes my paternal and maternal ancestry, as I know it. With this, I am able to celebrate all of my family. Please, visit often as updates are provided regularly.

This site is dedicated to my family and I sincerely thank all of you that have assisted by providing family information.