| ![Show Contents]() Anguish History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland Ireland The clans of the ancient Scottish Pictish tribe were the ancestors of the first person to use the name Anguish. It was name for a person with great strength.The name is derived from the Gaelic words Aengus. Early Origins of the Anguish familyThe surname Anguish was first found in Angus (Gaelic: Aonghas), part of the Tayside region of northeastern Scotland, and present day Council Area of Angus, formerly known as Forfar or Forfarshire. Little is known of this family's history prior to the 12th century except that they were most likely related to the MacInnes Clan, a name which literally means 'son of Angus' but since this clan's history does not commence before the mid 16th century it is conjectured that the Angus history preceded that date by several centuries. They may be related to the Earls of Angus, a title of the ancient and distinguished family of Umfreville, a title which became extinct about 1290. It is said that the Angus family moved south about 1250 to Norfolk in England. Early History of the Anguish familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Anguish research. Another 168 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1309 and 1794 are included under the topic Early Anguish History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Anguish Spelling VariationsScribes in the Middle Ages did not have access to a set of spelling rules. They spelled according to sound, the result was a great number of spelling variations. In various documents, Anguish has been spelled Anguish, Anguise, Angwish and others. Early Notables of the Anguish familyNotable amongst the Clan at this time was  Migration of the Anguish family to Ireland
Some of the Anguish 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.
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The cruelties suffered under the new government forced many to leave their ancient homeland for the freedom of the North American colonies. Those who arrived safely found land, freedom, and opportunity for the taking. These hardy settlers gave their strength and perseverance to the young nations that would become the United States and Canada. Immigration and passenger lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the name Anguish: Anguish Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Private Henry Anguish, U.E., "Enckisch", United Empire Loyalist, who settled in Home District, Bertie Township [Fort Eire], Welland County, Niagara, Ontario, in 1783 c. 1783 enlisted on November 30, 1783 part of the Butler's Rangers Regiment, Walter Butler and Dame's Company 1
- Private Jacob Anguish, U.E., "Enckisch", United Empire Loyalist, (b. 1720) born in Germany, travelled on board the ship "Patience" on September 09, 1751 in Plymouth on the Shawana Flats, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, was located in then settled in Stone Arabia, New York before the conflict started, who settled in Home District, [Niagara], Ontario in c. 1783 enlisted in June 1777 as a Ranger in the Indian Department, later joined the Butler's Rangers Regiment (Walter Butler and Dame's Coy's), died in 1797 leaving 7 children 1
- Henry Anguish, and Jacob Anguish, who were on record in Canada in 1797
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: Latet Anguis in herba
Motto Translation: The snake lurks in the grass.
- Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
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Anguish migration to Canada 
