| ![Show Contents]() McLurg History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Scotland
Ireland
Etymology of McLurgWhat does the name McLurg mean? Among the the peoples of ancient Scotland, the first to use the name McLurg were the Strathclyde-Britons. McLurg was a name for someone who lived in Ayrshire. Early Origins of the McLurg familyThe surname McLurg was first found in Ayrshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Inbhir Àir), formerly a county in the southwestern Strathclyde region of Scotland, that today makes up the Council Areas of South, East, and North Ayrshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times, some say before the Norman Conquest in 1066. The legendary history of this prominent Ayrshire name claims descent from Loigire Lork, and early King of Ireland, the father of Aillil Aine. Early History of the McLurg familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McLurg research. Another 101 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1476, 1503, 1526, 1592, 1681 and 1890 are included under the topic Early McLurg History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McLurg Spelling VariationsMedieval Scottish names are rife with spelling variations. This is due to the fact that scribes in that era spelled according to the sound of words, rather than any set of rules. McLurg has been spelled MacLurg, McLurg, M'Lurg, M'Lorg, M'Lorc, M'Lork, M'Lurgh, M'Lurge, M'Lurgg, M'Clurg and many more. Early Notables of the McLurg familyMore information is included under the topic Early McLurg Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the McLurg family to IrelandSome of the McLurg family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 69 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| McLurg migration to the United States | + |
Many Scots were left with few options other than to leave their homeland for the colonies across the Atlantic. Some of these families fought to defend their newfound freedom in the American War of Independence. Others went north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. The ancestors of all of these families have recently been able to rediscover their roots through Clan societies and other Scottish organizations. Among them:
McLurg Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Samuel M'Clurg, who settled in Philadelphia in 1798
McLurg Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Robert M'Clurg, who settled in America in 1804
- Jane, Jackson, Elizabeth, and Archibald M'Clurg, who settled in America in 1834
| McLurg migration to Canada | + |
McLurg Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Ellen McLurg, aged 60, a widow, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833 aboard the brig "Dorcas Savage" from Belfast, Ireland
- Margaret McLurg, aged 20, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833 aboard the brig "Dorcas Savage" from Belfast, Ireland
- Matthew McLurg, aged 18, a farmer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833 aboard the brig "Dorcas Savage" from Belfast, Ireland
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: Ad metam
Motto Translation: To the mark.
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