| ![Show Contents]() Naghten History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Ireland
Scotland
Etymology of NaghtenWhat does the name Naghten mean? The ancestors of the Naghten family were part of an ancient Scottish tribe called the Picts. The name Naghten is derived from the Pictish name Nechtan. The Gaelic form of the name is Mac Neachdainn, which means son of Nechtan. Early Origins of the Naghten familyThe surname Naghten 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, where they held lands at Lochow and Loch Fyne, called Glenera, Glenshira, and Glen Fyne. Early History of the Naghten familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Naghten research. Another 193 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1247, 1431, 1438, 1565, 1614, 1627 and 1691 are included under the topic Early Naghten History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Naghten Spelling VariationsThe appearance of the printing press and the first dictionaries in the last few hundred years did much to standardize spelling. Prior to that time scribes spelled according to sound, a practice that resulted in many spelling variations. Naghten has been spelled MacNaughton, McNachton, MacNaghten, MacNechten, Notton, Norton and many more. Early Notables of the Naghten familyMore information is included under the topic Early Naghten Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Naghten family to IrelandSome of the Naghten 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.
| Naghten migration to the United States | + |
The expense of the crossing to the North American colonies seemed small beside the difficulties of remaining in Scotland. It was a long and hard trip, but at its end lay the reward of freedom. Some Scots remained faithful to England and called themselves United Empire Loyalists, while others fought in the American War of Independence. Much of this lost Scottish heritage has been recovered in the last century through Clan societies and other patriotic Scottish organizations. A search of immigration and passenger lists revealed many important, early immigrants to North America bearing the name of Naghten:
Naghten Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Laughlin Naghten, who arrived in America in 1739
| Naghten migration to Australia | + |
Naghten Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. John Naghten, (Naughton), (b. 1786), aged 34, Irish labourer who was convicted in Dublin, Ireland for life for highway robbery, transported aboard the "Dorothy" on 5th May 1820, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 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: I hope in God
- Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 12th July 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/dorothy
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