Elgey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Elgey

Today's generation of the Elgey family inherits a name that was first used by the Scottish tribe known as the Picts. The first family to use the name Elgey lived in Perth (in the region of Tayside), where the family has a rich history dating back many years.

Early Origins of the Elgey family

Early History of the Elgey family

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Elgey Spelling Variations

Repeated and inaccurate translation of Scottish names from Gaelic to English and back resulted in a wide variety of spelling variations with single names. Elgey has appeared Elgie, Elgee, Elgy, Elgey, Elge and others.

Early Notables of the Elgey family

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Migration of the Elgey family

Many Scottish families suffered enormous hardships and were compelled to leave their country of birth. They traveled to Ireland and Australia, but mostly to the colonies of North America, where many found the freedom and opportunity they sought. It was not without a fight, though, as many were forced to stand up and defend their freedom in the American War of Independence. The ancestors of these Scots abroad have rediscovered their heritage in the last century through the Clan societies and other organizations that have sprung up across North America. Immigration and passenger ship lists show some important early immigrants bearing the name Elgey: John Elgee who settled in Carolina in 1734.