Hewison History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Hewison family comes from the ancient Scottish Dalriadan clans of the mountainous west coast of Scotland. The name Hewison is derived from the "son of little Hugh." Early Origins of the Hewison familyThe surname Hewison was first found in Argyllshire (Gaelic erra Ghaidheal), the region of western Scotland corresponding roughly with the ancient Kingdom of Dál Riata, in the Strathclyde region of Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Argyll and Bute, on the Isle of Bute, from ancient times where they were descended from the MacDonalds of Sleat. Early History of the Hewison familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hewison research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1613, 1648, 1662, 1680, 1739 and 1774 are included under the topic Early Hewison History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hewison 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 Hewison include Hewison, Heweson, Howeson, Howeston, Howstoun, Huison and many more. Early Notables of the Hewison familyNotable amongst the Clan from early times was
Migration of the Hewison family to IrelandSome of the Hewison 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.
The hardy Scots who made the crossing settled all along the east coast of North America and in the great west that was just then opening up. At the time of the American War of Independence, many United Empire Loyalists moved north from the American colonies to Canada. Scottish national heritage became better known in North America in the 20th century through highland games and other patriotic events. An examination of immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Hewison arrived in North America very early: Hewison Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Hewison Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Hewison Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Hewison Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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