Naughten History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland
Scotland

Naughten is an ancient Pictish-Scottish name. It is derived from the Pictish name Nechtan. The Gaelic form of the name is Mac Neachdainn, which means son of Nechtan.

Early Origins of the Naughten family

The surname Naughten was first found in Argyllshire (Gaelic erra Ghaidheal), the region of western Scotland corresponding roughly with the ancient Kingdom of Dál Riata, in the Strathclyde region of Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Argyll and Bute, where they held lands at Lochow and Loch Fyne, called Glenera, Glenshira, and Glen Fyne.

Early History of the Naughten family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Naughten research. Another 193 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1247, 1431, 1438, 1565, 1614, 1627 and 1691 are included under the topic Early Naughten History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Naughten Spelling Variations

Translation has done much to alter the appearance of many Scottish names. It was a haphazard process that lacked a basic system of rules. Spelling variations were a common result of this process. Naughten has appeared MacNaughton, McNachton, MacNaghten, MacNechten, Notton, Norton and many more.

Early Notables of the Naughten family

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Migration of the Naughten family to Ireland

Some of the Naughten family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Naughten migration to the United States +

Many Scots left their country to travel to the North American colonies in search of the freedom they could not find at home. Of those who survived the difficult voyage, many found the freedom they so desired. There they could choose their own beliefs and allegiances. Some became United Empire Loyalists and others fought in the American War of Independence. The Clan societies and highland games that have sprung up in the last century have allowed many of these disparate Scots to recover their collective national identity. A search of immigration and passenger ship lists revealed many early settlers bearing the Naughten name:

Naughten Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Patrick Naughten, who landed in New York, NY in 1816 1
John Naughten, who arrived in Washington County, Pennsylvania in 1851 1
James Naughten, who settled in New York in 1854
James Naughten, aged 21, who landed in New York in 1854 1

Naughten migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Naughten Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Margaret Naughten, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Trafalgar" in 1847 2
Michael Naughten, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Trafalgar" in 1847 2
Rose Naughten, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Trafalgar" in 1847 2

Naughten 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:

Naughten Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

James Naughten, aged 20, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Rakaia" in 1878
William Naughten, aged 13, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Rakaia" in 1878

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) TRAFALGAR 1847. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1847Trafalgar.htm