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![Show Contents]() Evyott History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The current generations of the Evyott family have inherited a surname that was first used hundreds of years ago by descendants of the ancient Scottish tribe called the Picts. The Evyott family lived on the lands of Eviot in Angus where the family has a long and distinguished history dating back to the early Middle Ages. Early Origins of the Evyott familyThe surname Evyott was first found in Perthshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Pheairt) former county in the present day Council Area of Perth and Kinross, where "Eviot of Balhousie was one of the oldest families connected with Perth and Angus. The history of the name has been obscured by the blunders of transcribers of early charters who almost uniformly mistook the second u for n. The name is territorial from Eviot in Angus. Willelmus Vniot granted seven acres in the territory of Inueramun to the church of S. Michael of Scone, c. 1190. Willelmus Vniec, perhaps the same person, witnessed a confirmation charter by William the Lion of the land of Ahenepobbel a. 1214. " 1 Early History of the Evyott familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Evyott research. Another 420 words (30 lines of text) covering the years 1204, 1208, 1211, 1214, 1220, 1228, 1230, 1233, 1235, 1238, 1240, 1245, 1264, 1266, 1296, 1412, 1422, 1448, 1461, 1464, 1478, 1484, 1551, 1562 and 1588 are included under the topic Early Evyott History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Evyott Spelling VariationsScribes in the Middle Ages did not have access to a set of spelling rules. They spelled according to sound, the result was a great number of spelling variations. In various documents, Evyott has been spelled Eviot, Eviott, Evett, Evyot, Evyott, Evyotte and many more. Early Notables of the Evyott familyNotable amongst the Clan at this time was Sir Alexander Huwyet who attested a charter by Henry de Graham c. 1230. Richard Ovyot was proprietor of Cassendally in Fife in the reign of David II. David Ovide was...
Another 37 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Evyott Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Evyott familyThe cruelties suffered under the new government forced many to leave their ancient homeland for the freedom of the North American colonies. Those who arrived safely found land, freedom, and opportunity for the taking. These hardy settlers gave their strength and perseverance to the young nations that would become the United States and Canada. Immigration and passenger lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the name Evyott: John Evit who settled in Philadelphia in 1673; Arthur Evitt settled in Nevis in 1654; Ann Evitt and Elizabeth settled in New England in 1806; Stephen Evitt settled in Philadelphia in 1836..
- Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
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