McCool History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

When these Boernician-Scottish settlers arrived in North America they brought little with them and often had restart their lives from scratch. Through time, much of their heritage was lost, and it is only this century through Clan societies and highland games that many have recovered their national heritage. Research into various historical records has revealed some of first members of the McCool family to immigrate North America:

McCool Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Mary McCool, aged 45, who arrived in Baltimore, Maryland in 1803 2
• John McCool, who landed in Washington County, Pennsylvania in 1813 2
• James McCool, who landed in New York, NY in 1816 2
• Daniel McCool, aged 35, who immigrated to the United States, in 1895
• Hugh McCool, aged 28, who settled in America from Ruthaglen, in 1899

McCool Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

• Celia McCool, aged 24, who landed in America from Donegal, in 1902
• Bridget McCool, aged 28, who landed in America from Donegal, in 1902
• Annie McCool, aged 36, who landed in America from Derry, in 1903
• Charles McCool, aged 21, who settled in America from Co. Donegal, in 1903
• Hannah McCool, aged 35, who landed in America from Donegal, in 1903
• ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

McCool Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

• Mrs. Margaret McCool U.E. who settled in Canada c. 1784 3

McCool Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

• Patrick McCool, aged 24, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "William" in 1834
• Edward McCool, aged 21, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Ambassador" in 1834
• John McCool, aged 24, a farmer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Perseus" in 1834
• Unity McCool, aged 24, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Perseus" in 1834
• Kitty McCool, aged under 1, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Perseus" in 1834
• ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

McCool Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Fanny McCool, aged 24, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Glentanner" 4

• Courtney Lynn McCool (b. 1988), American Olympic gymnast
• Michelle Leigh McCool (b. 1980), retired American professional wrestler
• William John McCool (b. 1944), American Major League Baseball pitcher named a National League All-Star in 1966 5
• William Cameron McCool (1961-2003), American NASA pilot of the Space Shuttle Columbia when it broke up during re-entry 6
• Lieutenant Richard Miles McCool (1922-2008), American Navy Officer awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1945 for his actions during the Battle of Okinawa 7
• Lois McCool, American Republican politician, Presidential Elector for Washington, 1956 8
• John M. McCool, American politician, Member of Minnesota State House of Representatives 11th District, 1870-71 8
• J. F. McCool, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Mississippi, 1888 8
• Daniel McCool, American Republican politician, Candidate in primary for Texas State Senate 11th District, 2012 8
• Mrs. D. C. McCool, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Mississippi, 1928 8
• ... (Another 11 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)