Show ContentsBolgie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The current generations of the Bolgie family have inherited a surname that was first used hundreds of years ago by descendants of the ancient Scottish tribe called the Picts. The Bolgie family lived in the lands of Bogie in the parish of Abboshall, Fifeshire. The name is a topographic or local surname, which was given to a family who held a barony or lands, had houses, manors or estates in that area.

Early Origins of the Bolgie family

The surname Bolgie was first found in Fife, where they had been anciently seated in the lands of Bolgyne from the earliest recorded Scottish settlers.

Early History of the Bolgie family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bolgie research. Another 119 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1477 and 1485 are included under the topic Early Bolgie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bolgie Spelling Variations

Scribes in the Middle Ages did not have access to a set of spelling rules. They spelled according to sound, the result was a great number of spelling variations. In various documents, Bolgie has been spelled Bogie, Boggie, Bolgie, Bolgy, Bogy and others.

Early Notables of the Bolgie family

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Migration of the Bolgie family

The cruelties suffered under the new government forced many to leave their ancient homeland for the freedom of the North American colonies. Those who arrived safely found land, freedom, and opportunity for the taking. These hardy settlers gave their strength and perseverance to the young nations that would become the United States and Canada. Immigration and passenger lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the name Bolgie: John Bogie who arrived in Philadelphia in 1822.



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