| ![Show Contents]() Teggart History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland Ireland The roots of the name Teggart are found among the Pictish clans of ancient Scotland. The name comes from priest. Although the marriage of clerics in minor orders was permitted, the marriage of priests was banned during the 12th century. The Gaelic form of the name is Mac-an-t-sagairt, which means son of the priest. Early Origins of the Teggart familyThe surname Teggart was first found in Ross-shire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Rois) a former county, now part of the Council Areas of Highland and Western Isles in Northern Scotland, which emerged from the Gaelic lordship of the Earl of Ross, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Scotland to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the Teggart familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Teggart research. Another 151 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1215, 1544, 1678 and 1800 are included under the topic Early Teggart History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Teggart Spelling VariationsAlthough Medieval Scotland lacked a basic set of spelling rules, which meant that scribes recorded names according to their sounds it was not uncommon for the names of a father and son to be recorded differently. As a result, there are many spelling variations of Scottish single names. Teggart has been written MacTaggart, MacTagart, MacIntaggart, MacTuggart, MacToggart, MacTaggert, MacTeggart, Taggart, Tagart, Tegart, Tegert, Teggert, Teggart, Intaggart, Tuggart and many more. Early Notables of the Teggart familyMore information is included under the topic Early Teggart Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Teggart family to Ireland
Some of the Teggart family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 72 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Teggart migration to the United States | + |
Thousands of Scots left their home country to travel to Ireland or Australia, or to cross the Atlantic for the North American colonies. The difficult crossing was an enormous hurdle, but those who survived found freedom and opportunity in ample measure. Some Scots even fought for their freedom in the American War of Independence. This century, their ancestors have become aware of the illustrious history of the Scots in North America and at home through Clan societies and other organizations. Passenger and immigration lists show many early and influential immigrants bearing the name Teggart:
Teggart Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Patrick Teggart, who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1864
- John Teggart, aged 20, who settled in America from Lisburn, in 1899
Teggart Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Mary Teggart, aged 45, who immigrated to the United States from Tyrone, in 1905
- John Teggart, aged 31, who landed in America from Belfast, in 1906
- Lawrense Teggart, aged 40, who landed in America from Newry, Ireland, in 1907
- Ann Teggart, aged 22, who landed in America from Tyrone, Ireland, in 1907
- Charlotte Teggart, aged 29, who immigrated to America from Armagh Ireland, in 1907
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Teggart (post 1700) | + |
- Frederick John Teggart (1870-1946), Irish-born, American historian
- Neil Teggart (b. 1984), Northern Irish footballer
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: Ratione non vi
Motto Translation: By reason, not by force.
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Teggart migration to the United States 
