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Where did the Scottish Forker family come from? What is the Scottish Forker family crest and coat of arms? When did the Forker family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Forker family history? The ancient name Forker was first used by the Strathclyde people of the Scottish/English Borderlands. It is derived from the Gaelic MacFhearchair which means son of Farquhar and Farquhar is derived from the Gaelic word Fearchar which means very dear one. So, the name means son of the very dear one.In Medieval times, spelling and translation were not nearly so highly developed as today. They were generally carried out according to the sound and intuition of the bearer. For that reason spelling variations are extremely common among early Scottish names. Forker has been spelled Farquhar, Farquher, Farker, Farkar, Forker, Farquar, Farquer and many more. First found in Ayrshire, where they have enjoyed their seat at Kyle Stewart for many generations. The history is quite separate from that of Farquharson. Robert Farquhar, Laird of Gilmilnescroft about the year 1350 was the first Chief on record and he was probably a direct descendant of Ferchart, father of Fergus, one of the chiefs setting the bounds of Newbattle Abbey in 1178. Descended was Ferkar, Earl of Ross, 1224-1231, and at this time a branch was started in the north at Caithness at Ederlarg. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Forker research. Another 209 words(15 lines of text) covering the years 1445 and 1646 are included under the topic Early Forker History in all our PDF Extended History products. More information is included under the topic Early Forker Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. Some of the Forker family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 228 words(16 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products. Unrest, poverty, and persecution caused thousands to look for opportunity and freedom in the North American colonies. The crossing was long, overcrowded, and unsanitary, though, and came only at great expense. Many Strathclyde families settled on the east coast of North America in communities that would form the backbone of what would become the great nations of the United States and Canada. The American War of Independence caused those who remained loyal to England to move north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. In the 20th century, Strathclyde and other Scottish families across North America began to recover their collective heritage through highland games and Clan societies. Among them: Forker Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
Forker Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
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: Sto cado fide et amis Motto Translation: I stand and fall by faith and arms.
The Forker Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Forker 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. This page was last modified on 27 October 2010 at 13:33. ©2000-2013 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details. houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation. Sign Up
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