| ![Show Contents]() Greggan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland Ireland The distinguished Greggan family, which is thoroughly woven into the intricate tapestry of Scottish history, finds its origin with the proud Norman people. The name comes from the place Grantham in Lincolnshire, recorded in Domesday Book as Graham. Early Origins of the Greggan familyThe surname Greggan was first found in Midlothian, where they settled after accompanying Earl David of Huntingdon into Scotland during the 12th century. In 1128, King David I granted the lands of Abercorn and Dalkeith to William de Graham, who is the first recorded member of the Graham Clan in Scotland and was witness to several royal charters. Henry de Graham inherited the estates of his father-in-law in Eskdale in 1243. Sir John de Grahame was a faithful companion of the Scottish patriot Sir William Wallace and was killed at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298. "[Grahamston] derives its name from Sir John the Graham, who was killed here in the battle which Wallace fought with Edward I." 1 Early History of the Greggan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Greggan research. Another 422 words (30 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1128, 1237, 1298, 1427, 1450, 1464, 1488, 1505, 1513, 1548, 1603, 1608, 1612, 1634, 1648, 1650, 1680, 1689, 1694, 1695, 1702, 1707, 1715, 1745, 1782 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Greggan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Greggan Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Graham, Grahame, Graeme, Grame, Greumach (Gaelic), Montross and many more. Early Notables of the Greggan familyNotable among the family at this time was William Graham, 4th Lord Graham (1464-1513), who became the Earl of Montrose in 1505; John Graham (1548-1608), 3rd Earl of Montrose was the Chancellor of the University of St Andrews; James Graham (1612-1650), 5th Earl and 1st Marquess of Montrose, a Scottish general in the English Civil Wars, who fought for the Royalists of Charles...
Another 63 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Greggan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Greggan family to Ireland
Some of the Greggan family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 62 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Greggan familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Ant Graham who settled in Virginia in 1651; Jo Graham settled in Georgia in 1733; the Grahams also settled in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, Texas, between 1740 and 1871..
| Contemporary Notables of the name Greggan (post 1700) | + |
- William Greggan (1882-1976), British silver medalist tug of war competitor at the 1908 Summer Olympics
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: Ne oublie
Motto Translation: Do not forget.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
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