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Origin: Scottish Coat of Arms: A gold shield with three gold escallops on a black chief. Crest: A falcon killing a stork. Motto: Ne oublie. Motto Translated: Do not forget.
GRAHAM (British). Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Creachain". GRAHAM (British). "Homestead of Granta" or "Gravelly homestead." Clan: Graham of Menteith Sept: Graham of Menteith Clan: Graham of MontRose Sept: Graham of MontRose Spelling variations include: Graham, Grahame, Graeme, Grame, Greumach (Gaelic), Montross and many more. First found in Midlothian where they had been granted lands by King David I of Scotland. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Ant Graham who settled in Virginia in 1651; Jo Graham settled in Georgia in 1733; the Grahams also settled in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, Texas, between 1740 and 1871.	There is a legend that the Roman Antonine Wall across Scotland was first breached by a Graham and due to this it is sometimes referred to as "Graeme's Dyke". More certainly, the Grahams can be traced back to the 12th century when William de Graham was granted lands of Abercorn and Dalkeith by King David I. The name may have derived from the English town of Grantham which was spelt Graham in the Domesday Book. The Grahams had numerous branches in Menteith, Drymen, Angus and the Borders. Sir John Graham of Dundaff was described as the "richt hand" of William Wallace and was killed at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298 (His gravestone and effigy can still be found in Falkirk Old Parish Church). The 3rd Lord Graham was created Earl of Montrose by James IV and fell at the Battle of Flodden in 1513. The 5th Earl was made Marquis of Montrose in 1644. A brilliant military tactician, he campaigned in support of King Charles I.
CLAN GRAHAM SOCIETY: http://www.clan-graham-society.org/	John Graham of Claverhouse, Viscount Dundee, gained the title of both "Bloody Clavers" and "Bonnie Dundee" depending on whether you were a Covenanter or not, as he fought to crush them. In 1689 at the Battle of Killiecrankie he led a force of Jacobite Highlanders to victory over the forces of King William of Orange. But Viscount Dundee was killed leading the charge. It was due to the efforts of the Marquis of Graham that the 1747 Act prohibiting or proscription of wearing tartan was repealed in 1782. Graham was the 30th most frequent surname at the General Register Office in 1995. The clan motto is "Ne oublié" ("Never forget"). The Bonar, Bontine, Haddon and MacGrime families are septs (sub-branches) of Graham. from: http://www.rampantscotland.com/clans/blclangraham.htm
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GRAHAM

Origin: Scottish

Coat of Arms: A gold shield with three gold escallops on a black chief.

Crest: A falcon killing a stork.

Motto: Ne oublie.

Motto Translated: Do not forget.

GRAHAM (British). Possibly a modern form of the ancient Irish name "O'Creachain".

GRAHAM (British). "Homestead of Granta" or "Gravelly homestead."

Clan: Graham of Menteith Sept: Graham of Menteith
Clan: Graham of MontRose Sept: Graham of MontRose

Spelling variations include: Graham, Grahame, Graeme, Grame, Greumach (Gaelic), Montross and many more.

First found in Midlothian where they had been granted lands by King David I of Scotland.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Ant Graham who settled in Virginia in 1651; Jo Graham settled in Georgia in 1733; the Grahams also settled in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, Texas, between 1740 and 1871.

There is a legend that the Roman Antonine Wall across Scotland was first breached by a Graham and due to this it is sometimes referred to as "Graeme's Dyke". More certainly, the Grahams can be traced back to the 12th century when William de Graham was granted lands of Abercorn and Dalkeith by King David I. The name may have derived from the English town of Grantham which was spelt Graham in the Domesday Book. The Grahams had numerous branches in Menteith, Drymen, Angus and the Borders.
Sir John Graham of Dundaff was described as the "richt hand" of William Wallace and was killed at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298 (His gravestone and effigy can still be found in Falkirk Old Parish Church). The 3rd Lord Graham was created Earl of Montrose by James IV and fell at the Battle of Flodden in 1513. The 5th Earl was made Marquis of Montrose in 1644. A brilliant military tactician, he campaigned in support of King Charles I.

CLAN GRAHAM SOCIETY:
http://www.clan-graham-society.org/

John Graham of Claverhouse, Viscount Dundee, gained the title of both "Bloody Clavers" and "Bonnie Dundee" depending on whether you were a Covenanter or not, as he fought to crush them. In 1689 at the Battle of Killiecrankie he led a force of Jacobite Highlanders to victory over the forces of King William of Orange. But Viscount Dundee was killed leading the charge.
It was due to the efforts of the Marquis of Graham that the 1747 Act prohibiting or proscription of wearing tartan was repealed in 1782.
Graham was the 30th most frequent surname at the General Register Office in 1995. The clan motto is "Ne oublié" ("Never forget").
The Bonar, Bontine, Haddon and MacGrime families are septs (sub-branches) of Graham. from: http://www.rampantscotland.com/clans/blclangraham.htm

The full mantle consists of the shield displaying the arms that was given to the person bearing this surname; a banner with surname; a helmet; and family crest [if known]. See a sample of full mantle by - at right. Normally the crest is displayed atop the helmet. To order a full mantle with coat of arms and family crest click here

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Family Surname Forum:
http://genforum.genealogy.com/graham

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