McLergan History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the McLergan familyThe surname McLergan was first found in on the island of Islay, in the Hebredean group where they held a family seat in this wild and romantic highland territory. Their territories were first located in Nerebie and they became associated as a sept of the MacLean Clan. Allegiances were important in this terrain. The Hebridean Islands were a refuge from Government intrusion. By the 17th century they were also found on the mainland. Early History of the McLergan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McLergan research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1675 is included under the topic Early McLergan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McLergan Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: MacLurgan, MacLerkin, McLurkin, McClurkin, McGlurgin, McLurgen, McLerkin, McLercan, McLurcan, McLergan and many more. Early Notables of the McLergan familyMore information is included under the topic Early McLergan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the McLergan familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Thos McClurken, who arrived in South Carolina in 1772; Thomas McClurken, who settled in Charles Town, SC in 1772; Rich'd McClurkan, who arrived in South Carolina in 1772.
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