Clum History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsOn the western coast of Scotland and on the Hebrides islands the Clum family was born among the ancient Dalriadan clans. Their name comes from the Scottish name MacCallum, which means "the son of the gillie of Callum." However, the full form of the name was used until the 17th century. The Callums were an import branch of the Clan McLeod of Raasay. Early Origins of the Clum familyThe surname Clum was first found in Argyllshire (Gaelic erra Ghaidheal), the region of western Scotland corresponding roughly with the ancient Kingdom of Dál Riata, in the Strathclyde region of Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Argyll and Bute, where they held a family seat from very early times. Early History of the Clum familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Clum research. Another 126 words (9 lines of text) covering the year 1636 is included under the topic Early Clum History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Clum Spelling VariationsIn various documents Clum has been spelled Since medieval scribes still spelled according to sound, records from that era contain an enormous number of spelling variations. Callum, MacColum, MacCallum, Colum, Callam, Callem, Calam and many more. Early Notables of the Clum familyMore information is included under the topic Early Clum Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Clum family to IrelandSome of the Clum family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Clum familyDalriadan families proliferated in North America. Their descendants still populate many communities in the eastern parts of both the United States and Canada. Some settled in Canada as United Empire Loyalists, in the wake of the American War of Independence. Families on both sides of the border have recovered much of their heritage in the 20th century through Clan societies and highland games. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Clum or a variant listed above: Patrick Callum who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1868.
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: In ardua tendit Motto Translation: He reaches towards things difficult of attainment.
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