| ![Show Contents]() Targett History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland Ireland The history of the Targett family begins among the Pictish clans ancient Scotland. The name Targett comes from priest. Although the marriage of clerics in minor orders was permitted, the marriage of priests was banned during the 12th century. The Gaelic form of the name is Mac-an-t-sagairt, which means son of the priest. Early Origins of the Targett familyThe surname Targett was first found in Ross-shire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Rois) a former county, now part of the Council Areas of Highland and Western Isles in Northern Scotland, which emerged from the Gaelic lordship of the Earl of Ross, 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 Targett familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Targett research. Another 151 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1215, 1544, 1678 and 1800 are included under the topic Early Targett History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Targett Spelling VariationsIn the Middle ages, spelling and translation were not yet regulated by any general rules. spelling variations in names were common even among members of one family unit. Targett has appeared MacTaggart, MacTagart, MacIntaggart, MacTuggart, MacToggart, MacTaggert, MacTeggart, Taggart, Tagart, Tegart, Tegert, Teggert, Teggart, Intaggart, Tuggart and many more. Early Notables of the Targett familyMore information is included under the topic Early Targett Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Targett family to Ireland
Some of the Targett family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 72 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Targett migration to the United States | + |
Faced by this persecution and the generally unstable political climate of those days, many Scots chose to leave their homeland for Ireland, Australia, and North America in search of greater opportunity and freedom. The colonies across the Atlantic were the most popular choice, but a passage there was neither cheap nor easily suffered. Passengers arrived sick and poor, but those who made it intact often found land and more tolerant societies in which to live. These brave settlers formed the backbone of the burgeoning nations of Canada and the United States. It is only this century that the ancestors of these families have begun to recover their collective identity through the patriotic highland games and Clan societies that have sprung up throughout North America. Research into early immigration and passenger lists revealed many immigrants bearing the name Targett:
Targett Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Clara S. Targett, aged 28, who arrived in New York in 1893 aboard the ship "New York" from Southampton, England 1
Targett Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- George H Targett, aged 51, who arrived in New York in 1907 aboard the ship "Saint Louis" from Southampton, England 1
- Herbert Targett, aged 29, originally from Frome, England, who arrived in New York in 1908 aboard the ship "Saint Louis" from Southampton, England 1
- Henry Joseph Targett, aged 26, originally from Wales, who arrived in New York in 1909 aboard the ship "Mauretania" from Liverpool, England 1
- Percival Targett, aged 20, who arrived in New York in 1923 aboard the ship "Majestic" from Southampton, England 1
- Edmund Targett, aged 22, who arrived in New York in 1924 aboard the ship "Olympic" from Southampton, England 1
| Targett migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Targett Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Alfred Targett, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Brothers" in 1850 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Targett (post 1700) | + |
- Harry E. Targett, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Connecticut State House of Representatives from Danbury, 1922 3
- Katie Targett (b. 1979), Scottish singer, songwriter and Celtic harpist
- Benjamin Stuart Targett (b. 1972), Australian cricket player
- Archibald Targett (1862-1931), Canadian tinsmith and political figure in Newfoundland
- Scott Targett, prominent Canadian businessman
- Matthew Targett (b. 1985), Australian sprint freestyle and butterfly swimmer
| Historic Events for the Targett family | + |
- Mr. Frederick J Targett, British Stoker 2ne Class, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and survived the sinking 4
HMS Royal Oak - Thomas Herbert Targett (d. 1939), British Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking 5
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: Ratione non vi
Motto Translation: By reason, not by force.
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Targett migration to the United States 
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