Fortunes History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

Early Origins of the Fortunes family

The surname Fortunes was first found in East Lothian in Roxburghshire where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Fortunes family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fortunes research. Another 107 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1200 and 1296 are included under the topic Early Fortunes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Fortunes Spelling Variations

The name, Fortunes, occurred in many references, and from time to time, it was spelt Fortune, Fortun and others.

Early Notables of the Fortunes family

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Migration of the Fortunes family to Ireland

Some of the Fortunes 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 Fortunes family

The New World beckoned settlers from the Scottish-English borders. They sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. Some called them, less romantically, the "coffin ships." Among the early settlers bearing the Fortunes surname who came to North America were: Anthony Fortune who purchased land in Louisiana in 1721 and by the mid-1800's the Fortunes occupied territories in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and San Francisco..

The Fortunes 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: Diltai deus
Motto Translation: God Enriches