Garshell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Early Origins of the Garshell family

The surname Garshell was first found in Dumbartonshire, from the lands of that name in the parish of Kirkintilloch. "Gartshores of that Ilk are said to have held the lands since the reign of Alexander II. Margaret Gartshore in Auchingeyth is in record in 1591 (Campsie), James Garshore minister at Cardross, 1676, and Alexander Garshoar de eodem, heir of Alexander Garshore de eodem in 1699." 1

Early History of the Garshell family

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Garshell Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gartshore, Gartshaw, Garthshaw, Garthshore, Garshore and many more.

Early Notables of the Garshell family

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Migration of the Garshell family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Robert Gartshore who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1847.

The Garshell 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: I renew my age

Sources +

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)