| ![Show Contents]() McClarty History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland Ireland The ancestors of the McClarty family come from the ancient Scottish kingdom of Dalriada. Their surname comes from the personal name Laurence. The Gaelic form of the name is Mac Labhruinn, which means son of Labhran or son of Laurence. The Clan is believed to be descended from Lorn, son of Erc, who landed in Argyll in 503 AD. Although the lineage before the 12th century is difficult to prove, it has been established that the clan held vast territories called the Braes of Balquhidder. They were recorded as being 'all grand, strong men' and, when the Old Kirk at Balquhidder was being repaired, clan members supervised the exhumation of some of the bodies of ancient members of the clan from the graveyard that was a traditional the burial place of the theirs. They found bones measuring 23 and a half inches long, which makes them big men even by today's standards. Early Origins of the McClarty familyThe surname McClarty 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 in the valley of Loch Voil between the head of Loch Lomond and Loch Earn they were so powerful that it was once said that no one could take his place in church until the MacLaren Clan were properly seated. They were kinsmen of the Celtic Earls of Strathearn and their branches were at Balquidder, Strathearn, Auchleskine, Stank, Druach and Lochearnside. They engaged neighboring Clans in lively feuds but always remained faithful in their allegiance to the Royal House of Stewart. They were hereditary Celtic Abbots of Achtow and derive their name from Abbot Lawrence. For almost a thousand years the gathering place of the Clan has been Creag an Tuirc, the 'Boars Rock' in Achtow, in Balquhidder. This has also been adopted as their slogan. Early History of the McClarty familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McClarty research. Another 312 words (22 lines of text) covering the years 1344, 1698, 1745 and 1890 are included under the topic Early McClarty History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McClarty Spelling VariationsMedieval spelling was at best an intuitive process, and translation between Gaelic and English was no more effective. These factors caused an enormous number of spelling variations in Dalriadan names. In fact, it was not uncommon to see a father and son who spelled their name differently. Over the years, McClarty has been spelled MacLaren, MacLaron, MacLaurin, MacLarty, MacClarence, MacPhater, MacFeeter and many more. Early Notables of the McClarty familyMore information is included under the topic Early McClarty Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the McClarty family to Ireland
Some of the McClarty family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 78 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| McClarty migration to the United States | + |
Settlers from Scotland put down roots in communities all along the east coast of North America. Some moved north from the American colonies to Canada as United Empire Loyalists during the American War of Independence. As Clan societies and highland games started in North America in the 20th century many Scots rediscovered parts of their heritage. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name McClarty were among those contributors:
McClarty Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- John McClarty, who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1856
- Wm. McClarty, aged 26, who landed in America from Ireland, in 1894
- Rose McClarty, aged 23, who settled in America from Antrim, in 1898
McClarty Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- William James McClarty, aged 7, who immigrated to the United States from Cullybachy, in 1904
- Annie Ellen McClarty, aged 0, who landed in America from Cullybachy, in 1904
- Hugh McClarty, aged 26, who settled in America from Cullybachy, in 1904
- Martha Jane McClarty, aged 2, who landed in America from Cullybachy, in 1904
- Mary McClarty, aged 8, who immigrated to the United States from Cullybachy, in 1904
| Contemporary Notables of the name McClarty (post 1700) | + |
- David McClarty MLA (1951-2014), Independent Unionist politician from Northern Ireland, Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Londonderry, East (1998-2014)
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: Creag an tuirc
Motto Translation: The boar's rock.
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McClarty migration to the United States 
