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Where did the Scottish Abercrombie family come from? What is the Scottish Abercrombie family crest and coat of arms? When did the Abercrombie family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Abercrombie family history?
The chronicles of the Abercrombie family reach back into Scottish history to an ancient tribe known as the Picts. The ancestors of the Abercrombie family lived in Fife from a place named Abercrombie (earlier Abarcrumbach), which is of Pictish origin, meaning "a place on the bendy river."
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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes: - Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
- Known spelling variations
- Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
- Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
- First settlers to North America
- Notable contemporary bearers of the name
- A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)
When the first dictionaries were invented in the last few hundred years, spelling gradually became standardized. Before that time, scribes spelled according to sound. Names were often recorded under different spelling variations every time they were written. Abercrombie has been written Abercrumby, Abircrumby, Abbircummy, Abbircromby, Abircombie, Abircromy, Abircrommbie, Abircromby, Abircrumme, Abircrumbye, Abercrombie, Abercromby, Abyrcrumby, Abyrcrumbie, Abbercrumbie, Abbercrommie, Ebercrombie and many more.First found in the county of Fifeshire. Arguably, the first mention of the Clan was in the Ulster Chronicle as one of the clans that King Malcolm Ceanmore took north to quell the claims of MacBeth for the throne of Scotland in 1057.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early history!
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Abercrombie research. Another 223 words(16 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1456, 1706, 1732, 1734, 1775, 1781, 1801, and 1895 are included under the topic Early Abercrombie History in all our PDF Extended History products.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early notables!
Another 49 words(4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Abercrombie Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.
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This is a small excerpt from our full listing of settlers for the name Abercrombie. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
The crossing to North America did not seem so great in comparison with the hardships many Scots endured at home. It was long, expensive, and cramped, but also rewarding. North America offered land and the chance for settlers to prove themselves in a new place. And many did prove themselves as they fought to forge a new nation in the American War of Independence. The ancestors of those Scots can now experience much of their once-lost heritage through the clan societies and highland games that have sprung up across North America in the last century. A search of immigration and passenger lists revealed many important, early immigrants to North America bearing the name of Abercrombie:
Abercrombie Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- John Abercrombie, who landed in Virginia in 1716
- Robert Abercrombie, who landed in Massachusetts in 1742
- Robert Abercrombie, who arrived in New England in 1742
- John Joseph Abercrombie, who arrived in North Carolina in 1744
- Hugh Abercrombie who arrived in Charles Town in South Carolina in 1772
Abercrombie Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- John Abercrombie, who landed in New York in 1801
- James Abercrombie, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1832
- Charles Abercrombie, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1856
- John Abercrombie, who arrived in Minnesota in 1871
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We offer a large range of products for you to enjoy with your Coat of Arms. From the coffee cup in the kitchen to the frame in the living room.
- George Abercrombie, American named President and CEO of Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. in 2001
- David Abercrombie (1909-1992), Professor of Phonetics and Director of Studies at the Institute of English Studies (1938-1940)
- Nigel Abercrombie, Author
- Lascelles Abercrombie (1881-1938), English poet and critic, famous for his verse dramas, "The Sale of St. Thomas" and "The End of the World," and many more
- Sir Patrick Abercrombie (1879-1957), English architect
- Ralph Abercrombie (1881-1957), Australian public servant
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We have comprised a great deal of suggested readings that would be of interest to you and your family.
- A History of Cole, Shipman, and Allied Families by Pauline Callaway Sheriff.
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Learn all about the different symbols of your Coat of Arms with our deluxe symbolism. This product will explain the full meaning of you Coat of Arms including motto translations.
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: Tace
Motto Translation: Keep Silence.
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The crest of your clan chief, encircled within the traditional strap and buckle bearing the chief's motto. Scottish clansmen would traditionally wear a badge depicting the crest of their chief, in order to show their loyalty to the clan. These items have been carefully researched using the most recognized historical sources. Images have been computer drawn according to heraldic standards.
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A clan is a social group made up of a number of distinct branch-families that actually descended from, or accepted themselves as descendants of, a common ancestor. The word clan means simply children. The idea of the clan as a community is necessarily based around this idea of heredity and is most often ruled according to a patriarchal structure. For instance, the clan chief represented the hereditary "parent" of the entire clan. The most prominent example of this form of society is the Scottish Clan system... More
Septs of the Distinguished Name Abercrombie
Abarcrombie, Abbarcrombie, Abbercrombie, Abbercromby, Abbercromie, Abbercrommie, Abbercrumbie, Abbercrumby, Abbercrummy, Abbircombie, Abbircrombie, Abbircromby, Abbircromy, Abbircrumby, Abbircrumme, Abbircrummy, Abbircrumy, Abbircummy, Abbyrcrumby, Abercrombie, Abercromby, Abercrumbie, Abercrumby, Abercrummy, Abercrumy, Abhercrombie, Abhircrombie, Abircombie, Abircrombie, Abircromby, Abircrommbie, Abircromy, Abircrumby, Abircrumbye, Abircrume, Abircrumme, Abircrummy, Abircrumy, Abyrcrumbie, Abyrcrumby, Aparcrombie, Apercrombie, Apercromby, Apercrumbie, Apercrumby, Apercrummy, Apircombie, Apircrombie, Apircromby, Apircromy and more.
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Our PDF Coat of Arms + Extended History product is the whole package all in one. With a full color Coat of Arms along with a very detailed History, full symbolism, bibliography and settlers listed by the centuries.
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The Abercrombie Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Abercrombie Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.
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