Robert bell in the book of scotsirish family names adds. This could be because the eliotts castle stobs was burned down in 1712. Jun 02, 2019 the elliott clan in fiji marked a major milestone in their rich family history after their first book the elliott family from scotland to fiji was launched yesterday in suva. Clan armstrong is a lowland scottish clan of the scottish borders. Unfortunately not much is known about the clan s early history, as very few records survive, in all likelihood because most were lost when the elliot s castle stobs was burned down in 1712.
Read clan by david p elliot available from rakuten kobo. The eliotts became famous as one of the great scottish riding clans supporting king james iv of scotland at the battle of flodden field in 15. We are a worldwide organization, with active branches in australia, canada, new zealand, the united kingdom and the. Elliot clan crest plaid brooch scottish clans, scottish. The story of a border clan eliott, arthur and lady eliott of staubs, george mackie on. In 1840 there were 251 elliott families living in ohio.
The ebook and the paperback are the first published account of an amazing collation of the descendants of john roderick elliot of fiji. The primary purposes of this society, which is headquartered in redheugh, are to preserve the history and traditions of the clan, and to promote a spirit of kinship among its members. The lack of information is believed to be due to the destruction of their old castle at stobs in a fire in 1712. Legend suggests that the roman antonine wall, which forged the divide between roman britannia and the unconquered highlands, was broken by graeme sic. It is a shortened version on the original 1974 edition and deals primarily with the genealogy and turbulent history of. Early history of the elliot clan elliot clan society. Early history of the elliot clan some two years ago during a visit to ilkleys twin town of coutances, i happened to mention the name elliot to a french friend, a retired surgeon of breton origin, only to meet his insistence that this was a breton name. The website was launched january 1996 and is the official site for the elliot clan society. Of breton origin like the stewarts, the elliots in all phonetic spellings, eliot, eliott and elliott were among the thousand or so bretons who. Clan elliot electric scotland is all about the history of. Clan ebook by david p elliot 9780956436931 rakuten kobo. This ebook offers the same version as the paperback published in april 2019.
Its not the best or easiest read, but as a descendant of an elliot, i found it interesting to learn the history of the clan, and the character and personality of the scottish borders and its inhabitants. Mar 12, 2018 the events also offered the opportunity to socialize and maintain clan friendships. The book the elliott family from scotland to fiji was launched today by members of the elliott clan in fiji. Its a slim book, a hundred twenty pages, and is packed with information about the elliot clan. Elliot and elliott utilize similar forenaming as the armstrong and fairbairn infinis now muirhall windy edge wind farm proposed in the vicinity of the hermitage castle, and clan armstrong has opposed the building of this wind farm that will bring industrial destruction to the environment of the hermitage castle. An elliot defends the hermitage castle, and supports their ally the armstrong. The ultimate derivations of the surname of elliot stem from the old english words of. With their defiant motto of boldly and rightly and crest of a hand clutching a cutlass, the elliots were for centuries one of the most notorious. Clan elliot were one of the reiver families based in the scottish borders. The elliott clan in fiji marked a major milestone in their rich family history after their first book the elliott family from scotland to fiji was launched yesterday in suva.
They date back to the middle ages and were known to be one of. The clan has existed with a recognized clan chief, since king robert the bruces time 629 and are one of the major scottish clans in the world today. The name elliot it is believed, derives from the scottish village of eliot, in angus. In 1977, the elliot clan society was formed by the clans late hereditary chief, sir arthur eliott, 11th baronet of stobs and laird of redheugh, the ancient seat of the clan chiefs. Elliot book the elliots, the story of a border clan by the dowager lady eliott of stobs and sir arthur eliott, 11th baronet of stobs. Our present chief is sir arthurs daughter, margaret eliott of redheugh, the 29th elliot clan chief. The events also offered the opportunity to socialize and maintain clan friendships. The first family to use the name elliott lived in liddesdale and teviotdale where the family has a long and distinguished history dating back to the early middle ages. The name eliott is believed to derive from the village of eliot in angus although the old english form of elwold also appears in scotland. The surname of elliot can be found within the old english culture. There was one part of the clan, the brouns of colstoun, that were descended from the. Lindsay clan book edinburgh castle scottish imports.
By the sixteenth century the border clans collectively had gained the reputation of being the finest light cavalry in all europe and the elliots were prominent in the bloody battles and tortured politics of those times. Family historian for the family susie elliot said this marked an important. The origins of the family elliot and their place in scotlands history. Shop elliot tartan fabric, clothing and accessories and discover their history.
Little is known of the early history of clan eliott because few records survive. The elliot book can be bought from the elliot clan society, redheugh, newcastleton, td9 0sb. Elliot clan crest, fortiter et recte motto, family history, elliot clan. See more ideas about hermitage castle, scottish clans and scotland. Although the given name was historically given to males, females named elliot have increased from 414 in 2009 to 770 in 20, in united states. The origins of the eliotts is surrounded in obscurity. The story of a border clan arthur eliott, 1986, the elliot clan society. The elliot clan society is a worldwide organization, with active branches in australia, canada, new zealand, south africa, the unit. Elliot 2008, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. This ebook documented families and stories are the same as the paperback. The fiji times elliott clan in fiji launch family history book. Elliot also spelled eliot, elliotte, elliott, eliott and elyot is a personal name which can serve as either a surname or a given name.
Unfortunately not much is known about the clans early history, as very few records survive, in all likelihood because most were lost when the elliots castle stobs was burned down in 1712. This is mainly a reprint of the first part of the above book. Family crest image jpg heritage series 600 dpi todays generation of the elliott family inherits a name that was first used by the scottish tribe known as the picts. Arthur eliott, father of the present, the name derived from elwaldelwold became ellot, then about ca 1650 and i has the same basic correctness of keith elliot hunters celticbriton names deriving from eliot, which in about 1650 the elliot of ellot became a derivative of this name also. The story of a border clan arthur and lady eliott of staubs eliott, george mackie on. Keith elliot hunter i have now traced two historic maps showing eliot in place of alyth, and the forest of elieht instead of alyth.
Firstly, i was drawn to the book by the picture of hermitage castle on its cover, a place i have visited a few times. Eliot, eliott, elliot, or elliott has 1,563 members. It is a shortened version on the original 1974 edition and deals primarily with the genealogy and turbulent history of the early elliot clan. Elliot clan book with their defiant motto of boldly and rightly and crest of a hand clutching a cutlass, the elliots were for centuries one of the most notorious clans of the nearanarchic scottish borders. Smashwords the elliott family from scotland to fiji a. Clanfamily histories ellioteliottellot the name originated as elwald or elwold in old english and there are many other variations on the spelling of this name which is strongly associated with the scottish borders and the reivers raiders on horseback of the area.
The elliot clan society was formally established in 1977. The elliots arrived in teviotdale in the reign of robert i and were soon established as one of the great riding clans of the scottish borders. The most elliott families were found in the usa in 1880. If you bear the surname of the mighty border clan elliot, this ones for you. The reivers were raiders living on the border of scotland and england. Of the chiefs direct line, several were distinguished as. Legend has it that the extra t in eliott arose when a branch of the eliotts adopted christianity. This genealogical history traces the fortunes of a famous border family from the time of robert the bruce to the present day. Elliott family crest, coat of arms and name history. It is a dark tale, rooted in the history of the scottish clans and the supernatural folk of the border ballads. The elliots have existed as a clan with a recognized chief at least from the time of king robert the bruce 629 to the present day. As elliot clan historian, i thought that this might interest you, and set off a debate among local historians.
A jaded 57 year old takes his family to the borders of scotland to research family history and encounters incredible dan. The clan does not currently have a chief recognised by the lord lyon king of arms and therefore it is considered an armigerous clan. Title author type language date edition publication. This clan book features the origins of clan elliot and delves into their place in history. The elliot clan society is a worldwide organization, with active branches in australia, canada, new zealand, south africa, the united kingdom and the united states. The elliots of redheugh appear as early as 1400, and, according to clan tradition, robert ellot of redheugh. Elliot as a booklikes giveaway, i am pleased to say. Mar 07, 2019 this ebook offers the same version as the paperback published in april 2019. Elliot clan crest, fortiter et recte motto, family history. The elliots arrived in teviotdale in the reign of robert i and were soon established as. All of the family documents, with one exception were lost in the fire.
The fiji times fijis elliott clan launch family history book. The chief of the clan was usually appointed captain of hermitage castle in liddesdale. The elliott family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. The eliotts suddenly appear as a distinct clan with a chief in the late 15th century. Dora eliott of stobs, lady arthur eliott of stobs, sir. If you belong to the clan elliot then this clan book is ideal for you makes a great gift idea. Our names are matt and yaz, we started vlogging in october 2016 as a bit of fun, until we announced we are expecting our first ch. You can see how elliott families moved over time by selecting different census years. Uk from philip dunn, australia, distant relative to the eliotts of stobs, christening set belonged to mary pettua. Jun 01, 2019 the book the elliott family from scotland to fiji was launched today by members of the elliott clan in fiji. The elliot clan were border reivers, that is, they made raids across the scottishenglish border, attacking farms, towns and even fortresses, plundering.
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