| ![Show Contents]() McDermid History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland The Hebrides islands and the west coast of Scotland are the ancestral home of the McDermid family. Their name comes from the personal name Dermid which is derived from the Gaelic Mac Dhiarmaid, which means son of Dermid. "The Macdiarmids of Glenlyon claim or claimed to be the oldest if not the aboriginal race of the district. Nemeas Mactarmayt was rector of St Conganus de Duybrinis (Durinish) and afterwards vicar of Kilchoman in Islay, 1427. " 1 Early Origins of the McDermid familyThe surname McDermid 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 Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the McDermid familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McDermid research. Another 336 words (24 lines of text) covering the years 1502, 1504, 1529, 1533, 1613, 1638, 1659, 1685, 1686, 1687, 1692, 1698, 1700, 1706, 1743, 1779, 1790, 1799, 1801, 1808, 1811, 1817, 1819, 1828, 1832, 1850, 1852 and 1862 are included under the topic Early McDermid History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McDermid Spelling VariationsMedieval translation of Gaelic names could not be referred to as an accurate process. Spelling was not yet standardized, and names in documents from that era are riddled with spelling variations. McDermid has been written as MacDairmid, MacDermid, MacDiarmid, MacDarmid, MacDearmid, MacDermaid, MacDermont and many more. Early Notables of the McDermid familyNotable amongst the Clan from early times was John MacDiarmid (1779-1808), Scottish journalist and author, born in 1779 at Weem, Perthshire, where his father, James Macdiarmid (1743-1828), was parish minister. A brother, James, was an officer in the army. After receiving elementary education at home, he studied at Edinburgh and St. Andrews Universities, and for a short time was a private tutor. In 1801 he settled in London as a man of letters. There he wrote for various periodicals, and edited the 'St. James's Chronicle.' Macdiarmid, who was always in poverty, died in London of paralysis, 7 April 1808. 2John M'Diarmid...
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 McDermid migration to the United States | + |
Ancestors of many of the Dalriadan families who crossed the Atlantic still live along the east coast of the United States and Canada. Some Scottish settlers arrived in Canada during the American War of Independence as United Empire Loyalists, while others stayed south to fight for a new nation. The descendants of Scottish settlers in both countries began to rediscover their heritage in the 19th and 20th centuries through Clan societies and highland games. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name McDermid or a variant listed above:
McDermid Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Francis Mcdermid, (b. 1686), Scottish settler who arrived in America before 1737
McDermid Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Catherine Mcdermid, aged 33, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Butish Vay Julrafirca" in 1822 3
- Archibald Mcdermid, who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Frances" in 1833 3
- John Mcdermid, who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Frances" in 1833 3
- John Mcdermid, aged 58, Irish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Constitution" in 1836 3
- Lachlan Mcdermid, aged 35, Scottish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Jane" in 1839 3
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McDermid Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- John E. McDermid, aged 25, who settled in America from Seaford, England, in 1918
- Margaret McDermid, aged 20, who immigrated to the United States from Larkhall, Scotland, in 1921
- Agnes McDermid, aged 9, who immigrated to the United States from Larkhall, Scotland, in 1921
- Daniel McDermid, aged 7, who landed in America from Larkhall, Scotland, in 1921
- Jeanie McDermid, aged 2, who immigrated to the United States from Larkhall, Scotland, in 1921
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| McDermid migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: McDermid Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century- Edward Blake McDermid, aged 46, who immigrated to Vancouver, Canada, in 1916
| McDermid migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: McDermid Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Margaret McDermid, aged 33, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Aliquis"
- Ann McDermid, aged 20, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1859 aboard the ship "North"
| McDermid migration to New Zealand | + |
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: McDermid Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Hugh McDermid, aged 28, a wright, who arrived in Otago aboard the ship "Philip Laing" in 1848
- Margaret McDermid, aged 20, who arrived in Otago aboard the ship "Philip Laing" in 1848
- Mr. Francis McDermid, Scottish settler travelling from Greenock aboard the ship "Philip Laing" arriving in Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 15th April 1848 4
- Mr. William McDermid, Scottish settler travelling from Greenock aboard the ship "Philip Laing" arriving in Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 15th April 1848 4
- Mr. Hugh McDermid, Scottish settler travelling from Greenock aboard the ship "Philip Laing" arriving in Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 15th April 1848 4
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| Contemporary Notables of the name McDermid (post 1700) | + |
- Bob McDermid (1895-1952), Scottish footballer who played from 1917 to 1933
- Val McDermid (b. 1955), Scottish crime writer, best known for her suspense novels starring Dr. Tony Hill
- John McDermid (b. 1940), former Canadian politician, Member of Parliament for Brampton–Georgetown (1979-1988), Member of Parliament for Brampton (1988-1993)
- Sally McDermid (b. 1965), Australian two-time bronze medalist softball player at the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Olympics
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: Non immenor beneficii
Motto Translation: Grateful for kindness.
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