A family in the Pictish tribe of ancient Scotland was the first to use the name Dalgety. They lived in the parish of Dalgetty in Fife and from the lands of the same name in Aberdeenshire.
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Early Origins of the Dalgety family
The surname Dalgety was first found in Aberdeenshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Obar Dheathain), a historic county, and present day Council Area of Aberdeen, located in the Grampian region of northeastern Scotland, 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.
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Early History of the Dalgety family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dalgety research. Another 58 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1649 is included under the topic Early Dalgety History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Dalgety Spelling Variations
In medieval Scotland, names were more often spelled according to sound than any regular set of rules. An enormous number of spelling variations were the result. Over the years, the name Dalgety has been spelled Dalgetty, Getty, Dalgety, Dalketty, Dalgaty and many more.
In such difficult times, Ireland, Australia, and North America looked like better homes for many Scots. The trips were expensive and grueling, but also rewarding, as the colonies were havens for those unwelcome in the old country. That legacy did not die easily, though, and many were forced to fight for their freedom in the American War of Independence. The Scottish legacy has resurface in more recent times, though, through Clan societies, highland games, and other organizations. Immigration and passenger lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the old Scottish name of Dalgety: Abigail Getty arrived in New York State in 1804 with her husband James, and sons John and Robert; Alexander, Andrew, Archibald, James, John, Robert and William Getty all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860.
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