Senga McGillivray is the youngest daughter of Robin McGillivray and his German wife, Ute McGillivray. She was born in the colonies, possibly while her father was still an indentured servant.
Personal History[]
She is first seen at the Gathering at Mount Helicon when a thief taker is trying to arrest her brother Manfred McGillivray. She later settles on Fraser's Ridge with her family. In 1773, she marries Heinrich Strasse, a young German Lutheran who is a distant cousin on her mother's side.[1]
Outlander series[]
The Fiery Cross[]
During the Gathering at Mount Helicon in October 1770, Harley Boble attempts to arrest Senga's brother Manfred for his alleged participation in the Hillsborough riots. Senga and her sisters Hilda and Inga subdue Harley Boble and sit on him, as Senga's mother Ute is concerned about the effect Manfred's arrest would have on Hilda's impending marriage.
After the Gathering, Senga and her siblings spend their winter with Ute's relatives in Salem, North Carolina, while their father spends the winter in Cross Creek. While in Salem, her mother attempts to find Senga a suitable husband.
In the spring of 1771, the McGillivrays depart for the North Carolina backcountry to take up residence in Fraser's Ridge.
A Breath of Snow and Ashes[]
The McGillivrays share their home with Ronnie Sinclair, a cooper by trade. In 1773, Ute attempts to convince Senga to marry Ronnie to keep his property in the family. However, Senga chooses Hendrich Strauss instead, much to her mother's consternation.
Personality[]
Like her mother, Senga is exceptionally strong-willed and opinionated.
Physical Appearance[]
Senga and her sisters are all described as looking like smaller versions of their tall and blonde mother, Ute McGillivray.
Name[]
- Senga is often explained as an anagram of Agnes, but may be derived from Gaelic seang "slender".[2]
- McGillivray comes from the Gaelic MacGhille-Bràth, meaning 'Son of the servant of judgement.'[3]
Trivia[]
References[]
- ↑ A Breath of Snow and Ashes, chapter 6.
- ↑ Behind the Name: Senga. Accessed 13 February 2018.
- ↑ McGillivray - ScotClans.com. Accessed 15 April 2016