Also, election of new officers will be held at the Glasgow gathering. If you're interested
in serving in some capacity, please let President Paul know.
(updated 11 Dec 2022)
New Members of Clan Galbraith Society -
Jason T Kimball from Dimmitt, Texas, US (11/4/22)
Scott Manning from Drake, Colorado, US (11/7/22)
Susan Schroeder from Windsor, Ontario, Canada (11/12/22)
David Walley Jr from Breckenridge, Colorado, US (11/14/22)
Peter F Galbreath from Portland, Oregon, US (11/24/22)
Susan Gill-Costa from Camas, Washington, US (12/5/22)
Stephen Hoff from Bossier City, Louisiana, US (12/21/22)
Becky Volk from Clive, Iowa, US (12/23/22)
Dustin Hemenway from Muskogee, Oklahoma, US (12/28/22)
Kevin Harbison from Huntsville, Alabama, US (12/28/22)
Thomas Galbraith from Delaware, Ohio, US (12/29/22)
Laurie King from Hilliard, Florida, US (1/3/23)
Karen Williams from North Kellyville, New South Wales, Australia (1/3/23)
Molene Greenwood from North Catlett, Virginia, US (1/3/23)
Paul VanZant from Amaranth, Ontario, Canada (2/6/23)
Richard McCoy Galbreath from Houma, Louisiana, US (2/8/23)
Joshua Gilreath from Sarasota, Florida, US (3/1/23)
Keith Brian Galbraith from Lake Wylie, South Carolina, US (3/19/23)
Lorna Astle-Fox from Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada (4/5/23)
Sharyn Galbraith from Hadspen, Tasmania, Australia (5/1/23)
Burdus Galbraith from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, US (5/4/23)
Danielle Parmley Bostelman from Forsyth, Missouri, US (5/14/23)
Allison Claire Galbraih from Abingdon, Maryland, US (5/17/23)
Marcia Albright from Morral, Ohio, US (5/25/23)
Julianne Heredia from Lake Mary, Florida, US (5/26/23)
Douglas Calbreath from Chico, California, US (5/26/23)
Stephanie Calbreath from Los Osos, California, US (5/26/23)
Barbara Williams from Fredericksburg, Texas, US (5/26/23)
We are sad to report the passing of past Clan Galbraith member Paul H. Galbraith
(member no. 1122), 90, of Topeka, Kansas on March 27, 2023.
He was born March 27, 1933, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Howard and Rose (Valdez)
Galbraith. Paul was a Topeka High School graduate in 1952. Paul joined the United States
Army in April 1953 and was honorably discharged after his service. Furthering his
education, he went on to college at Washburn University and obtained his Bachelor’s
Degree in Sociology in 1959. Paul also went to Kansas University to complete his
graduate studies.
After receiving his degree in social work, he worked as a psychiatric social worker at
KNI. After leaving KNI, Paul began working for the Vocational Rehabilitation Unit with
the State of Kansas. Paul was a Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor and eventually
was promoted to the department Administrator. He retired in June of 1997.
Paul married Shirley Borchert on September 16, 1983 in Topeka. Together they enjoyed
traveling and their favorite adventure was to Scotland, where they were able to visit
and stay at the Galbraith Castle. Paul and Shirley loved spending time with their
family all together.
In his spare time, Paul collected antique furniture and books, studied genealogy and
enjoyed golf and KU Basketball games.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 40 years, Shirley Galbraith; his children,
Heather (David) Johnson, Kathryn (Joe) Montague, Christopher (Marilyn) Borchert
and Jennifer (John) Carney; and two brothers, Karl Geiss and James Galbraith. He was preceded
in death by his son, Gavin Galbraith; his parents and siblings, Ruth Harrington,
Eunice Smith, Sarah Fisher, David Galbraith.
Published 2023 by Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
Topeka, Kansas link to obit
(12 Apr 2023)
This is an interesting and great example of why we are interested in DNA. Some
theorists have surmised that Galbraith may be a descriptive surname of people
who lived in the ancient kingdom of Strathclyde and spoke Cumbric, a now extinct
language close to early Welsh and spoken by early Britons, and not just one family.
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DNA Testing Dispels a Genealogical Myth
