| ![Show Contents]() Connacher History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland Ireland The ancestors of the Connacher name date back to the kingdom of Dalriada in ancient Scotland. Connacher was a name for someone who lived on the lands of Stewart of Atholl. Anciently, they were known as Clan Donnachaidh, coming from the Gaelic name Donnachadh Reamhar, or Duncan the Stout, one of the Celtic Earls of Atholl. Most of the Clan took on the name Robertson, which comes from the personal name of 15th century Clan chief Robert Riach. Early Origins of the Connacher familyThe surname Connacher 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 census rolls taken by the ancient Kings of Scotland to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the Connacher familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Connacher research. Another 131 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1600, 1650 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Connacher History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Connacher Spelling VariationsSpelling in the medieval era was a highly imprecise process. Translation, particularly from Gaelic to English, was little better. For these reasons, early Scottish names are rife with spelling variations. In various documents Connacher has been spelled Robertson, Conachie, Conaghy, Conacher, Conaghy, Conchie, Donnachie, Donachie and many more. Early Notables of the Connacher familyMore information is included under the topic Early Connacher Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Connacher family to Ireland
Some of the Connacher family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 60 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Connacher migration to the United States | + |
Ancestors of many of the Dalriadan families who crossed the Atlantic still live along the east coast of the United States and Canada. Some Scottish settlers arrived in Canada during the American War of Independence as United Empire Loyalists, while others stayed south to fight for a new nation. The descendants of Scottish settlers in both countries began to rediscover their heritage in the 19th and 20th centuries through Clan societies and highland games. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Connacher or a variant listed above:
Connacher Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Mary Connacher, aged 53, who immigrated to the United States from Great Britain, in 1895
- Thomas Connacher, aged 53, who landed in America from Great Britain, in 1895
Connacher Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Thomas Connacher, aged 25, who immigrated to America from London, England, in 1907
- Daniel Connacher, aged 31, who settled in America, in 1910
- Thomas Connacher, aged 32, who landed in America, in 1923
| Connacher migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Connacher Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Margaret Connacher, who settled in New Brunswick in 1799
Connacher Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Charles Connacher, who arrived in New Brunswick in 1800
Connacher Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century- Albert Connacher, aged 51, who settled in Toronto, Canada, in 1922
| Connacher migration to New Zealand | + |
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: Connacher Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Donald Connacher, aged 30, a shoemaker, who arrived in Port Nicholson aboard the ship "Olympus" in 1841
- Margaret Connacher, aged 25, who arrived in Port Nicholson aboard the ship "Olympus" in 1841
- Mr. Donald Connacher, (b. 1810), aged 30, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Olympus" arriving in Wellington, New Zealand on 20th April 1841 1
- Mrs. Margaret Connacher, (b. 1815), aged 25, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Olympus" arriving in Wellington, New Zealand on 20th April 1841 1
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: Virtutis gloria merces
Motto Translation: Glory is the reward of valour.
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Connacher migration to the United States 
Connacher migration to Canada 
Connacher migration to New Zealand 
