The ancestors of the first family to use the name Ghetey lived among the ancient Scottish people called the Picts. The Ghetey family lived in the parish of Dalgetty in Fife and from the lands of the same name in Aberdeenshire.
Loading...
Early Origins of the Ghetey family
The surname Ghetey was first found in Aberdeenshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Obar Dheathain), a historic county, and present day Council Area of Aberdeen, located in the Grampian region of northeastern Scotland, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.
Loading...
Early History of the Ghetey family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ghetey research. Another 58 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1649 is included under the topic Early Ghetey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Loading...
Ghetey Spelling Variations
In the Middle ages, spelling and translation were not yet regulated by any general rules. spelling variations in names were common even among members of one family unit. Ghetey has appeared Dalgetty, Getty, Dalgety, Dalketty, Dalgaty and many more.
Loading...
Early Notables of the Ghetey family
More information is included under the topic Early Ghetey Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Loading...
Migration of the Ghetey family
Faced by this persecution and the generally unstable political climate of those days, many Scots chose to leave their homeland for Ireland, Australia, and North America in search of greater opportunity and freedom. The colonies across the Atlantic were the most popular choice, but a passage there was neither cheap nor easily suffered. Passengers arrived sick and poor, but those who made it intact often found land and more tolerant societies in which to live. These brave settlers formed the backbone of the burgeoning nations of Canada and the United States. It is only this century that the ancestors of these families have begun to recover their collective identity through the patriotic highland games and Clan societies that have sprung up throughout North America. Research into early immigration and passenger lists revealed many immigrants bearing the name Ghetey: Abigail Getty arrived in New York State in 1804 with her husband James, and sons John and Robert; Alexander, Andrew, Archibald, James, John, Robert and William Getty all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860.
Scotland
