| ![Show Contents]() Furgason History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The old Scottish-Dalriadan name Furgason is derived from the Scottish surname MacFergus, which means "son of Fergus". Early Origins of the Furgason familyThe surname Furgason was first found in Galloway (Gaelic: Gall-ghaidhealaibh), an area of southwestern Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Dumfries and Galloway, that formerly consisted of the counties of Wigtown (West Galloway) and Kirkcudbright (East Galloway), where they were descended from the Prince of Galloway who married the daughter of Henry I of England. These ancient Lords of Galloway were independent rulers until they were annexed by Scotland in 1234. Alan, Prince of Galloway, was the last of the line. The Craigdarroch branch was the oldest but they also had branches at Cowal, Kintyre, Kilkerran, Atholl, Kinmundy, Pitfour. The Ayrshire Fergusons, who descended from Fergus, the independent 12th century Lord of Galloway, were established in the Southwest of Scotland even before they received their charter from Bruce, the King of Scotland, in the 13th century. Furthermore, numerous families of the name Ferguson were established throughout Scotland at an early date. In Argyll, where the Ferguson Clan is particularly numerous, the Fergusons held lands in Strachur until the beginning of the 19th century. The Fergussons of Perthshire were recognized as the principal Highland branch of the Clan and the chieftainship belonged to the Dunfallandy family, the head of which was designated "MacFhearghuis." Early History of the Furgason familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Furgason research. Another 121 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1621, 1637, 1667, 1672, 1699, 1705, 1714, 1715, 1723, 1734, 1745, 1816 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Furgason History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Furgason Spelling VariationsTranslation in medieval times was an undeveloped science and was often carried out without due care. For this reason, many early Scottish names appeared radically altered when written in English. The spelling variations of Furgason include Ferguson, Fergusson, Farguson, Fargerson, Fargusson and many more. Early Notables of the Furgason familyNotable amongst the Clan from early times was James Ferguson (1621-1667), a Scottish minister; William Ferguson (d. 1699) of Badifurrow, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; and his son, James Ferguson (died 1705), of Balmakelly and Kirtonhill, Kincardineshire, a Scottish major-general, colonel of the...
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Some of the Furgason family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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These settlers arrived in North America at a time when the east was burgeoning with prosperous colonies and the expanses of the west were just being opened up. The American War of Independence was also imminent. Some Scots stayed to fight for a new country, while others who remained loyal went north as United Empire Loyalists. The ancestors of all of them went on to rediscover their heritage in the 20th century through highland games and other patriotic Scottish events. The Furgason were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records:
Furgason Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Burt Furgason, aged 45, who arrived in New York in 1909 aboard the ship "Bermudian" from Bermuda 1
- Jeannette Furgason, aged 45, who arrived in New York in 1909 aboard the ship "Bermudian" from Bermuda 1
- Florence Furgason, aged 18, who arrived in New York in 1909 aboard the ship "Bermudian" from Bermuda 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Furgason (post 1700) | + |
- Melonnie L M Furgason, American researcher at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, University of Massachusetts Medical School
- John M. Furgason, American researcher at the University of Cincinnati, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology
- E.S. Furgason, American researcher at the School of Electrical Engineering, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana
- Ainsley Furgason, American actor, known for The Chronicles of Alastaria (2018) and Prisoner of War (2017)
- Dr. Robert Furgason, American Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi President (1990-2004), former director of The Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies
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: Dulcius ex asperis
Motto Translation: Sweeter after difficulties
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