Early Origins of the Eghelyn family
The surname Eghelyn 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.
Early History of the Eghelyn family
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Eghelyn Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Echlin, Eghlin, Echline, Echling, Echeylin, Echlyn and many more.
Early Notables of the Eghelyn family (pre 1700)
Notable amongst the family at this time was Robert Echlin (1576–1635), Scottish cleric who became the Church of
Ireland Bishop of Down and Connor from 1612 to...
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Migration of the Eghelyn family to Ireland
Some of the Eghelyn family moved to
Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the Eghelyn family to the New World and Oceana
Some 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 Eghelyn 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: Rumor acerbe, tace
Motto Translation: Cruel rumour, be still.