Firner History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

Early Origins of the Firner family

The surname Firner was first found in Edinburghshire, a former county, now part of the Midlothian council area where they held a family seat from very ancient times.

Early History of the Firner family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Firner research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1428, 1478, 1529 and 1550 are included under the topic Early Firner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Firner Spelling Variations

During the era when a person's name, tribe and posterity was one of his most important possessions, many different spellings were found in the archives examined. Firner occurred in many references, and spelling variations of the name found included Verner, Vernour, Vernor and others.

Early Notables of the Firner family

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Migration of the Firner family to Ireland

Some of the Firner 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.

Migration of the Firner family

Gradually becoming disenchanted with life in Ireland many of these uprooted families sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. These overcrowded ships often arrived with only 60 to 70% of their original passenger list, many dying of illness and the elements, were buried at sea. In North America, early immigrants bearing the family name Firner, or a spelling variation of the surname include: Peter and Phillip Verner who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1747; Charles Verner settled in Philadelphia in 1847.

The Firner Motto +

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: Pro Christo et patria
Motto Translation: For Christ and Country.