McIlhaugh History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the McIlhaugh familyThe surname McIlhaugh was first found in Dumfriesshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Dhùn Phris), a Southern area, bordering on England that today forms part of the Dumfries and Galloway Council Area, where they held a family seat from early times. Early History of the McIlhaugh familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McIlhaugh research. Another 159 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1425, 1426, 1434, 1454, 1463, 1490, 1540 and 1700 are included under the topic Early McIlhaugh History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McIlhaugh Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: MacIlhaugh, MacIlhauch, McKilhaugh, MacGilhauch, MacIlhouse, MacElhous, McIlhoze, Makclouch, Makilhause, Magilhauch, Makillauche, M'Gilhause and many more. Early Notables of the McIlhaugh familyMore information is included under the topic Early McIlhaugh Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the McIlhaugh family to IrelandSome of the McIlhaugh 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 McIlhaugh familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Daniel McIlhow who settled in New York in 1812.
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 obliviscaris Motto Translation: Forget not. |