McElhatton History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe many centuries old Dalriadan-Scottish name McElhatton comes from a devotion to St. Catan, a saint of whom little is known but who was revered throughout the west coast of Scotland between the islands of Bute and Skye. The Gaelic form of the name was Mac Gille Chatain, which means son of St. Catan's servant. Early Origins of the McElhatton familyThe surname McElhatton was first found in the area of Argyllshire on the Isle of Bute, and literally translated means the "servant of St. Catan," the patron saint of Bute, Skye, Colonsay, Gigha. St. Catan was said to have lived at the Abbey of Inchaffray on the isle of Skye. Early History of the McElhatton familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McElhatton research. Another 61 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1424, 1465, 1670, 1672 and 1685 are included under the topic Early McElhatton History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McElhatton Spelling VariationsSpelling and translation were not standardized practices until the last few centuries. Spelling variations are extremely common among early Scottish names. McElhatton has been spelled McIlhatton, McElhatton, McElhatten, McGillecattan, McIlchattan, McHilhatton, Makelatyn, Macklehatton, McHatton and many more. Early Notables of the McElhatton familyMore information is included under the topic Early McElhatton Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the McElhatton family to IrelandSome of the McElhatton 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.
Many who arrived from Scotland settled along the east coast of North America in communities that would go on to become the backbones of the young nations of the United States and Canada. In the American War of Independence, many settlers who remained loyal to England went north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Their descendants later began to recover the lost Scottish heritage through events such as the highland games that dot North America in the summer months. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the McElhatton family emigrate to North America: McElhatton Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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