Montieth History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsA family in the Pictish tribe of ancient Scotland was the first to use the name Montieth. They lived in Monteith in the southwest of the county of Perth. Early Origins of the Montieth familyThe surname Montieth was first found in Perthshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Pheairt) former county in the present day Council Area of Perth and Kinross, located in central Scotland, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Scotland to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the Montieth familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Montieth research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1300, 1322 and 1396 are included under the topic Early Montieth History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Montieth Spelling VariationsIn medieval Scotland, names were more often spelled according to sound than any regular set of rules. An enormous number of spelling variations were the result. Over the years, the name Montieth has been spelled Monteath, Monteith, Menteath, Menteth, Menteith and others. Early Notables of the Montieth familyMore information is included under the topic Early Montieth Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In such difficult times, Ireland, Australia, and North America looked like better homes for many Scots. The trips were expensive and grueling, but also rewarding, as the colonies were havens for those unwelcome in the old country. That legacy did not die easily, though, and many were forced to fight for their freedom in the American War of Independence. The Scottish legacy has resurface in more recent times, though, through Clan societies, highland games, and other organizations. Immigration and passenger lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the old Scottish name of Montieth: Montieth Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Montieth Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Montieth Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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