Fearnie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Fearnie family

Early History of the Fearnie family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fearnie research. Another 94 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1390, 1475 and 1516 are included under the topic Early Fearnie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Fearnie 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. Fearnie has appeared Fernie, Ferny, Fearny, Fearney, Ferney, Firnie, Firney and many more.

Early Notables of the Fearnie family

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Migration of the Fearnie family

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 Fearnie name: John Fernie made his home in Virginia in 1623. William Fernie landed in New England in 1654. Many of the Fernie name purchased land in Pennsylvania in the mid-1800's..