| ![Show Contents]() McWhite History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The distinguished surname McWhite came from England to Ireland in several different waves, beginning with the Anglo-Norman invasion of the 12th century. As an Irish name, this name has been used as a translation of various Gaelic names incorporating the Gaelic word, "bán," which means "white." Early Origins of the McWhite familyThe surname McWhite was first found in Ireland after the Anglo-Norman invasion of the 12th century, when Walter Whyte is known to have come to Ireland with 'Strongbow'. The earliest bearers of this name settled mostly in counties Down and Sligo (Irish: Sligeach), in the province of Connacht in Northwestern Ireland, where their names became MacWhite, MacFaoitigh, de Faoite and the like. One of the earliest records of the family was Richard White (died 1367), an Irish judge who held office as Lord Chief Justice of Ireland. He was born at Clongill, near Navan in County Meath where the White family owned Clongill Castle until the seventeenth century. Early History of the McWhite familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McWhite research. Another 126 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1213, 1414, 1572, 1575, 1584, 1648, 1738, 1820, 1835, 1863, 1893 and 1912 are included under the topic Early McWhite History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McWhite Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Whyte, Wight, Whight, White, MacWhite, MacFaoitigh and many more. Early Notables of the McWhite familyAnother 42 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early McWhite Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the McWhite familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: William White and his wife Susannah, who immigrated to Plymouth in 1620 with their sons Resolve and Peregrine (who was born in Cape Cod Harbour on board the Mayflower in 1620.
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Arrow Air Flight 1285 - Mr. Calvin McWhite (1957-1985), American Specialist 4th Class from Columbia, South Carolina, USA who died in the Arrow Air Flight 1285 crash 1
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: Echel agus coruic
Motto Translation: The axle and coryg.
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