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 In addition to the Fluffy's list of macintosh clan, I would add that what we call "macintosh" isn't macintosh at all, but "Marshall Macintosh" as the original macintosh can be tasted only rarely in vintage collections.  The last orchard had one closed two years ago.  the original ripe was covered with a dust, like a blue grape is covered with dust.  The apple was large, September somewhat early if I recall correctly, it had a dark red color and sort of a grape taste, very sweet and rather soft.   It was said to be susceptible to all apple diseases and pests, and probably didn't keep well. I would prefer to hear the present day macintoshes referred to as "marshall macintoshes'' if they aren't marshalls then they are of that quality class. 

I would guess the Cortland may be a descendent of the true Macintosh rather than the Marshall.
Charlie Paradise, Massachusetts