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![Show Contents]() Gallun History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
In the mountains of Scotland's west coast and on the Hebrides islands, the ancestors of the Gallun family were born. Their name comes from the Gaelic personal name "MacChaluim" which means "son of Calum," oe "son of St. Colomba." The names MacCallum and Malcolm are used interchangeably as Calum is the often Anglicized as Malcolm. 1 Early Origins of the Gallun familyThe surname Gallun was first found in Argyllshire (Gaelic erra Ghaidheal), the region of western Scotland corresponding roughly with the ancient Kingdom of Dál Riata, in the Strathclyde region of Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Argyll and Bute, where they quickly attained the status of Clan. Their ancient Clan seat was at Poltalloch near Loch Craignish. The related Clan Calum is said to have been from Ariskeodnish. One of the earliest records of the name was Reginald MacCallum of Corbarron who was made the hereditary constable of Craignish Castle in 1414. Sir Duncan Campbell granted him lands in Craignish and on Loch Avich. This arrangement demonstrates the strong alliance between the MacCallums and the Campbells of Argyll; an arrangement which made them deadly foes of the MacDonalds. In 1647, Sir Alexander MacDonald killed Zacharie MacCallum, a supporter of the Campbell Chief, in battle at Ederline. In the 17th century, another Zachary Maccallum was bequeathed the Cobarron lands by the last of that branch. Early History of the Gallun familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gallun research. Another 270 words (19 lines of text) covering the years 1562, 1647, 1665, 1779, 1793, 1800, 1850 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Gallun History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gallun Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Malcolmson, Malcollm, Malcom, Malcomb, Malcome, Malcomson, Malcum, MacCallam, MacCallum and many more. Early Notables of the Gallun familyAnother 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Gallun Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Gallun family to Ireland
Some of the Gallun family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 127 words (9 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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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Gallun Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Otto Gallun, aged 44, who arrived in New York in 1896 aboard the ship "Havel" from Bremen, Germany 2
Gallun Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Julie Gallun, aged 70, who arrived in New York in 1907 aboard the ship "Grosser Kurfuerst" from Bremen, Germany 2
- Arthur H. Gallun, aged 45, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "New York" from Southampton, England 2
- Helen Gallun, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "New York" from Southampton, England 2
- Helen C. Gallun, aged 47, who arrived in New York in 1923 aboard the ship "President Roosevelt" from Southampton, England 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Gallun (post 1700) | + |
- Albert F. Gallun (1865-1938), American president of A. F. Gallun & Sons, son of Auguat Gallun
- August Friedrich Gallun (1834-1912), German-born, American founder of A. F. Gallun & Sons, better known as Empire Tannery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Raymond Zinke Gallun (1911-1994), American pulp science fiction writer, awarded the I-CON Lifetime Achievement Award in 1985 which was later renamed The Raymond Z. Gallun Award
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: In ardua petit
Motto Translation: He has attempted difficult things.
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