Clerk Clan Crest
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CREST: An Anchor MOTTO: Sure and Steadfast TRANSLATION: N/A VARIATIONS: Clark, Clarke |
| The Scottish Clan Clerk is an ancient Scottish clan that emerged in the 15th century. The name Clerk is derived from the Latin word ‘clericus,’ which means a person in holy orders, a scholar, or a scribe. As such, it is likely that the clan’s original members were scribes or scholars who served the Church.
The Clerk family is not typically associated with one particular Scottish clan, but rather with multiple clans. According to historical records, there are five main clans that the Clerks could claim to be a sept of – MacGregor, Chattan, Cameron, MacIntosh, and MacPherson. |
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| One notable member of the Clerk family was Sir John Clerk of Penicuik, who was a Commissioner for the Act of Union in 1707. His eldest son, also John, became a Lord of Session in 1823. The Clerks of Penicuik acquired lands in Midlothian in 1679 and built the stunning Penicuik House. The House would suffer a terrible fire in 1899, which gutted the interior of the building. However, its stunning exterior would remain standing, and it would be fully restored a century later in 2014.
Another notable member of the Clerk family was Sir James Clark, a Scottish physician born in Cullen, Banffshire in 1788. In 1837, he was appointed Physician to Queen Victoria, a position he held until his retirement in 1843. Sir James Clark was also known for his work in the field of hygiene and sanitation. The Clerk family had a long history of involvement in Scottish politics and governance, with many members of the family serving in high positions of power. During the 18th century, many members of the Clerk family supported the Jacobite cause and fought alongside other Scottish clans. However, after the Battle of Culloden in 1746, many members of the Clerk family were forced to flee Scotland. In the years that followed, the Clerks struggled to maintain their identity and their landholdings. Many of them emigrated to North America and other parts of the world, seeking new opportunities and a fresh start. Today, the Clerks can be found all over the world, but their ties to Scotland and their sense of clan identity remain strong. Overall, the history of the Scottish Clan Clerk is a testament to the resilience and perseverance of the Scottish people. Despite centuries of strife and hardship, the Clerks have managed to maintain their identity and their traditions, and they continue to play an important role in Scottish culture and history today. While not tied to a particular clan, the Clerk family has undoubtedly left its mark on Scottish history and culture. |
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