Rattery History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Etymology of Rattery

What does the name Rattery mean?

The Rattery surname was a habitational name, taken on from the name of a feudal barony in the former county of Perthshire. Today, Blairgowrie and Rattray is a town and twin burgh in Perth and Kinross. Rattray Head (Rattray Point) is a headland in Buchan, Aberdeenshire.

Early Origins of the Rattery family

The surname Rattery was first found in Perthshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Pheairt) former county in the present day Council Area of Perth and Kinross, located in central Scotland, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Early History of the Rattery family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rattery research. Another 146 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1650, 1666, 1684, 1692 and 1743 are included under the topic Early Rattery History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rattery Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rattray, Rattry and others.

Early Notables of the Rattery family

Notable amongst the Clan at this time was Sylvester Rattray (fl. 1650-1666), Scottish medical writer, a native of Angus, descended from Sir Sylvester Rattray, of Rattray Castle, Perthshire. He was one of the ambassadors sent to London to treat with Edward IV...
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Rattery migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Rattery Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Margaret Rattery, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Telegraph" in 1863
Patrick Rattery, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Telegraph" in 1863

The Rattery Motto +

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: Super sidera votum
Motto Translation: My wishes are above the stars.