Glacken History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Glacken familyThe surname Glacken 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 held a family seat. 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 Glacken was first recorded in Scotland in the 14th century. Early History of the Glacken familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Glacken research. Another 78 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1666 is included under the topic Early Glacken History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Glacken Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Glacken, Glachen, Glachan, Glackan and others. Early Notables of the Glacken familyNotable amongst the family at this time was
Migration of the Glacken family to IrelandSome of the Glacken family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Glacken Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Glacken Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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