| ![Show Contents]() Phaireful History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland Early Origins of the Phaireful familyThe surname Phaireful was first found in Fifeshire, where John Fairfowl or Fairful was one of the bailies of St. Andrews in 1480. Later, Sir John Ferfulle, chaplain, was witness in Cupar, 1511. William Fairfull, clerk of Dunkeld diocese, 1550, Mr. John Fairfoull or Farfull was schoolmaster in Dunfermline, 1582-1585. 1 He was likely the forefather of John Fairfull, minister of Dunfermline who in 1609 was charged with "having prayed for the restoration of the banished ministers." 2 Early History of the Phaireful familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Phaireful research. Another 162 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1511, 1606, 1646, 1653, 1661, 1662, 1663, 1680, 1682, 1686, 1715 and 1824 are included under the topic Early Phaireful History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Phaireful Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Fairfowl, Fairefowl, Fairfoul, Fairfull, Fearfull and others. Early Notables of the Phaireful familyMore information is included under the topic Early Phaireful Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Phaireful familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: James Fairfowl arrived in Philadelphia in 1820.
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: Loquendo placet
Motto Translation: He pleases when he speaks.
- 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)
- Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
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