Chiesly History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Early Origins of the Chiesly family

The surname Chiesly was first found in Caldyrstarrs, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Chiesly family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chiesly research. Another 61 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1682, 1689 and 1745 are included under the topic Early Chiesly History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Chiesly Spelling Variations

Scribes in Medieval Scotland spelled names by sound rather than any set of rules, so an enormous number of spelling variations exist in names of that era. Chiesly has been spelled Chiesley, Chesley, Chesly, Cheysly, Cheisley, Cheislie and many more.

Early Notables of the Chiesly family

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Migration of the Chiesly family

The number of Strathclyde Clan families sailing for North America increased steadily as the persecution continued. In the colonies, they could find not only freedom from the iron hand of the English government, but land to settle on. The American War of Independence allowed many of these settlers to prove their independence, while some chose to go to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Scots played essential roles in the forging of both great nations. Among them: John Chesley who settled in Maryland in 1751; Robert Chesley settled in Maryland in 1751; and Henry Chesly settled in Virginia in 1750.

The Chiesly Motto +

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: Credo et videbo
Motto Translation: I believe, and I shall see.