| ![Show Contents]() MacAllum History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland Ireland In the mountains of Scotland's west coast and on the Hebrides islands, the ancestors of the MacAllum 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 MacAllum familyThe surname MacAllum 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 MacAllum familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our MacAllum 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 MacAllum History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. MacAllum Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Malcolmson, Malcollm, Malcom, Malcomb, Malcome, Malcomson, Malcum, MacCallam, MacCallum and many more. Early Notables of the MacAllum familyAnother 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early MacAllum Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the MacAllum family to Ireland
Some of the MacAllum 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.
| MacAllum migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: MacAllum Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Daniel MacAllum, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Constance" in 1848 2
| MacAllum migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: MacAllum Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. Oswald Macallum, Scottish settler travelling from Glasgow aboard the ship "Storm Cloud" arriving in Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 30th July 1861 3
- Mrs. Macallum, Scottish settler travelling from Glasgow aboard the ship "Storm Cloud" arriving in Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 30th July 1861 3
- Mrs. Macallum, Scottish settler travelling from Glasgow, Scotland, UK aboard the ship " Auckland" arriving in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, New Zealand on 21st November 1874 4
- Mr. Macallum, (b. 10th November 1874), Scottish settler born aboard the ship " Auckland" arriving in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, New Zealand on 21st November 1874 4
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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MacAllum migration to Australia 
MacAllum migration to New Zealand 
