Early Origins of the MacRichie family
The surname MacRichie was first found in
Perthshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Pheairt) former county in the present day Council Area of Perth and Kinross, located in central
Scotland, where they held a
family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of
Scotland to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.
Early History of the MacRichie family
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MacRichie Spelling Variations
Early Notables of the MacRichie family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the MacRichie family to Ireland
Some of the MacRichie family moved to
Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the MacRichie family to the New World and Oceana
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: James Ritchie, who came to New Jersey in 1685; Alexander and Sarah Ritchie, who arrived in New
Hampshire in 1736; Robert Ritchie, who arrived in Boston in 1758.
The MacRichie 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: Virtutue acquiritur honos
Motto Translation: Honour is aquired by virtue.