Skowgul History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Skowgul familyThe surname Skowgul was first found in East Lothian where they held a family seat on the lands of Scougall in the parish of Tyningham. This ancient surname held a family seat as a family, probably a Clan, since it earned the designation of Scougall 'of that Ilk'. Early History of the Skowgul familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Skowgul research. Another 109 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1204, 1467, 1505, 1607, 1636, 1645, 1650, 1664, 1678, 1682, 1693, 1702 and 1730 are included under the topic Early Skowgul History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Skowgul Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Skowgall, Skowgal, Skowgale, Scougall, Scowgall, Scowgale, Scouggall, Scougal, Scougale, Skugall, Skugal, Skugale, Skuggall, Skuggal, Skuggale, Scouggald and many more. Early Notables of the Skowgul familyNotable amongst the family name during their early history was Patrick Scougal (1607-1682), a Scottish churchman, Bishop of Aberdeen, son of Sir John Scougal of that ilk, in the county of Haddington. Ordained in 1636 by Archbishop Spotiswood, he was presented by him to the parish of Dairsie in Fifeshire... Migration of the Skowgul familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: James Skugal who landed in North America in 1752.
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: Hæc ornant Motto Translation: These Things Adorn |