Huiston History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The old Scottish-Dalriadan name Huiston is derived from the "son of little Hugh."

Early Origins of the Huiston family

The surname Huiston 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 Huiston family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Huiston research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1613, 1648, 1662, 1680, 1739 and 1774 are included under the topic Early Huiston History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Huiston Spelling Variations

Translation 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 Huiston include Hewison, Heweson, Howeson, Howeston, Howstoun, Huison and many more.

Early Notables of the Huiston family

Notable amongst the Clan from early times was Reverend King Hewison; William Hewson (1739-1774) was an 18th Century surgeon, anatomist and physiologist who has sometimes been referred to as the...
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Migration of the Huiston family to Ireland

Some of the Huiston 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.

Migration of the Huiston family

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 Huiston were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: William Hewison who settled in Georgia in 1775.