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![Show Contents]() McKechney History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland Ireland
McKechney is one of the names derived from the families of the ancient Dalriadan clans of Scotland. It is derived from /the personal names Eachan and Eochaidh. The Gaelic form of the name is usually Mac Eachainn, meaning son of Eachan. However, The surnames MacGeachie, MacGeachy, and MacKeachie are derived from the Irish surname Mag Eachaidh, an Ulster variant of Mag Eochadha, which means son of Eochaidh. 1 Early Origins of the McKechney familyThe surname McKechney was first found in Knoydart, where they were a sept of the MacDonalds, descended from Hector (Gaelic Eachann,) second son of Roderick MacDonald, 3rd of Moydart and Clanranald. 2 Early History of the McKechney familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McKechney research. Another 94 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1686, 1694, 1711, 1715, 1745 and 1890 are included under the topic Early McKechney History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McKechney Spelling VariationsSpelling in the medieval era was a highly imprecise process. Translation, particularly from Gaelic to English, was little better. For these reasons, early Scottish names are rife with spelling variations. In various documents McKechney has been spelled McEachan, McGeachan, McKechnie, McGeachie and many more. Early Notables of the McKechney familyAnother 27 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early McKechney Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the McKechney family to Ireland
Some of the McKechney family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 50 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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The hardy Scots who made the crossing settled all along the east coast of North America and in the great west that was just then opening up. At the time of the American War of Independence, many United Empire Loyalists moved north from the American colonies to Canada. Scottish national heritage became better known in North America in the 20th century through highland games and other patriotic events. An examination of immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name McKechney arrived in North America very early: McKechney Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Mr. Lauchlan McKechney U.E. who settled in St. Stephen, Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1784 3
- MacLysaght, Edward, Supplement to Irish Families. Baltimore: Genealogical Book Company, 1964. Print.
- Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
- Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
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McKechney migration to Canada 
