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![Show Contents]() Kinnach History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The ancestors of the Kinnach family were part of an ancient Scottish tribe called the Picts. They lived in the barony of Kinloch, which is located at the head of Rossie Loch in the parish of Collessie in Fife. The surname Kinnach belongs to the category of habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Early Origins of the Kinnach familyThe surname Kinnach was first found in Fife, 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. Early History of the Kinnach familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kinnach research. Another 159 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1102, 1296, 1676, 1680, 1685, 1691, 1699, 1700, 1744, 1747 and 1766 are included under the topic Early Kinnach History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kinnach Spelling VariationsIn medieval Scotland, names were more often spelled according to sound than any regular set of rules. An enormous number of spelling variations were the result. Over the years, the name Kinnach has been spelled Kinlock, Kinloch, Kinlocke, Kinglake and others. Early Notables of the Kinnach familyNotable amongst the Clan at this time was Sir David Kinloch, 1st Baronet of Kinloch (c. 1700); Sir James Kinloch, 2nd Baronet of Kinloch (c. 1680-1744); Sir James Kinloch, 3rd Baronet...
Another 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Kinnach Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Kinnach family to Ireland
Some of the Kinnach 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 Kinnach familyIn such difficult times, Ireland, Australia, and North America looked like better homes for many Scots. The trips were expensive and grueling, but also rewarding, as the colonies were havens for those unwelcome in the old country. That legacy did not die easily, though, and many were forced to fight for their freedom in the American War of Independence. The Scottish legacy has resurface in more recent times, though, through Clan societies, highland games, and other organizations. Immigration and passenger lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the old Scottish name of Kinnach: Patrick Kinloch, who came to Boston in 1687; Alexander Kinloch, who settled in Carolina in 1703; Cleland Kinloch, who came to South Carolina in 1799; James Kinloch, who settled in South Carolina in 1703.
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: Non degener
Motto Translation: Not degenerated
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