Echling History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Echling familyThe surname Echling was first found in West Lothian, where they held a family seat on the English/Scottish border. After the Norman Conquest of England many of Duke William's rebellious Barons moved north. The border became a convenient but turbulent no-man's land where the persecuted Many were given land by King Malcolm Canmore and later by King David of Scotland. Some were native Scots. In the 16th century they became known as the 'unruly clans'. The name was first recorded in Scotland in the parish of West Dalmeny when Ralph and Robert Echlin rendered homage to King Edward 1st of England in his brief conquest of Scotland. 1 Early History of the Echling familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Echling research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1319, 1407, 1576, 1612, 1635, 1652, 1657, 1674, 1682, 1699, 1706, 1723, 1725, 1727, 1754 and 1757 are included under the topic Early Echling History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Echling Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Echlin, Eghlin, Echline, Echling, Echeylin, Echlyn and many more. Early Notables of the Echling familyNotable amongst the family at this time was Robert Echlin (1576-1635), Scottish cleric who was the Church of Ireland Bishop of Down and Connor from 1612 to 1635. He was second son of Henry Echlin, laird of Pittadro in Fifeshire. He obtained his Presbytery Degree from St Andrews in Scotland and was made Minister for... Migration of the Echling family to IrelandSome of the Echling family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Echling familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Thomas Echlin, who came to Ottawa in 1844; Robert Echlin, who arrived in Ontario in 1871; James Echlin, who came to Ontario in 1871; Henry Echlin, who settled in Ontario in 1871.
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: Rumor acerbe, tace Motto Translation: Cruel rumour, be still.
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