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![Show Contents]() McGregger Surname History
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The ancient Dalriadan clans of Scotland spawned the name McGregger. It is derived from the given name Gregory. The Gaelic form of the name was Mac Griogain, which translates as son of Gregory. Early Origins of the McGregger familyThe surname McGregger 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, as their origins can be traced back to Griogair, son of the eighth century King Alpin of Scotland, the High King of the Scots and Picts who died in 860 AD. Hence, their famous motto translates from Gaelic as 'Royal is my blood.' They are the principal branch of the Siol Alpine whose representative, King Kenneth the Hardy, was son of MacAlpin, the first King of the Scots. Early History of the McGregger familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McGregger research. Another 491 words (35 lines of text) covering the years 1000, 1587, 1603, 1640, 1671, 1734, 1888 and 1890 are included under the topic Early McGregger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McGregger Spelling VariationsIn the Middle Ages, the translation between Gaelic and English was not a highly developed process. Spelling was not yet standardized, and so, an enormous number of spelling variations appear in records of early Scottish names. McGregger has appeared as MacGregor, MacGrigor, MacGrioghair (Gaelic) and others. Early Notables of the McGregger familyAnother 33 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early McGregger Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the McGregger family to Ireland
Some of the McGregger family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 57 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Many settled along the east coast of what would become the United States and Canada. As the American War of Independence broke out, those who remained loyal to the crown went north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. The ancestors of all of these hardy Dalriadan-Scottish settlers began to recover their collective history in the 20th century with the advent of the vibrant culture fostered by highland games and Clan societies in North America. Highland games, clan societies, and other organizations generated much renewed interest in Scottish heritage in the 20th century. The McGregger were among the earliest of the Scottish settlers as immigration passenger lists have shown: McGregger Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Mr. Rob McGregger U.E. who arrived at Port Roseway, [Shelbourne], Nova Scotia on October 26, 1783 was passenger number 47 aboard the ship "HMS Clinton", picked up on September 20, 1783 at East River, New York, USA 1
- Mrs. Susannah McGregger U.E. who arrived at Port Roseway, [Shelbourne], Nova Scotia on October 26, 1783 was passenger number 93 aboard the ship "HMS Clinton", picked up on September 20, 1783 at East River, New York, USA 1
- Master. Charles McGregger U.E. (b. 1772), aged 11 who arrived at Port Roseway, [Shelbourne], Nova Scotia on October 26, 1783 was passenger number 148 aboard the ship "HMS Clinton", picked up on September 20, 1783 at East River, New York, USA 1
- Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
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McGregger migration to Canada 
