Of That Ilk

Most genealogists, when researching their Scottish branches, will eventually come across the term "of that Ilk". It may be helpful to know that "ilk" refers to the place of the same name as the person or family. For example: Lord Allen Cathcart of that Ilk could translate to Lord Cathcart of Cathcart (the place named for him or his family).

Oxford Definition:
(of that ilk) Scottish chiefly archaic. Of the place or estate of the same name: Sir Iain Moncreiffe of that Ilk