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![Show Contents]() Borrie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The ancient Scottish kingdom of Dalriada is thought to be the home of the ancestors of the Borrie family. Their name comes from someone having lived in Barry, in Angus in mid-west Scotland. The place-name Barry, often spelled Barrie, is derived from the Gaelic word borrach, which means "rough, grassy hill." Early Origins of the Borrie familyThe surname Borrie 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, where they have held territories from very ancient times. Early History of the Borrie familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Borrie research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1495, 1560, 1658, 1713 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Borrie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Borrie Spelling VariationsIn the Middle Ages, the translation between Gaelic and English was not a highly developed process. Spelling was not yet standardized, and so, an enormous number of spelling variations appear in records of early Scottish names. Borrie has appeared as Barry, Barrie, Barre, Barrey, Barree and others. Early Notables of the Borrie familyNotable amongst the Clan from early times was Thomas de Barry (fl. 1560), Scottish canon of Glasgow, and chief magistrate of Bothwell who wrote a poem on the battle...
Another 28 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Borrie Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Borrie family to Ireland
Some of the Borrie family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 73 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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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: Borrie Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. Borrie, British farmer travelling from London aboard the ship "Maori" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 16th April 1857 1
- Mrs. Borrie, British settler travelling from London with 6 children aboard the ship "Maori" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 16th April 1857 1
- Mr. George Borrie, (b. 1846), aged 27, Scottish labourer travelling from Glasgow aboard the ship "Wild Deer" arriving in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 5th March 1874 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Borrie (post 1700) | + |
- Leah Claire Borrie, American director, known for her work on Babygirl (2021), The Day the World Expanded (2016) and Corbin Nash (2018)
- Alexandra Borrie, American actress, known for Innerspace (1987), Remington Steele (1982) and The Twilight Zone (1985)
- Gilles Willem Benjamin Borrie (1925-2016), Dutch politician and historian, mayor of Sleen (1960–1968), Tiel (1968–1973), Rheden (1973–1979) and Eindhoven (1979–1987)
- Robert James "Bob" Borrie (1926-1999), Canadian politician, manager and secretary, Member of the Canadian Parliament for Prince George-Peace River (1968-1972)
- Gordon Johnson Borrie QC (1931-2016), Baron Borrie, an English lawyer and Labour Party life peer
- Edwin Fullarton Borrie (1894-1968), Australian civil engineer and town planner who was awarded the Town and Country Planning Association (Victoria) (Sir James) Barrett medal, eponym of Lake Borrie, Victoria, Australia
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: Regi legi fidelis
Motto Translation: Faithful to king and law.
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