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Knox Surname Origin
[Locality]
Gaelic,
Cnoc, a little hill; figuratively, a stout man.
Source: An
Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names With an Essay on
their Derivation and Import; Arthur, William, M.A.; New York, NY:
Sheldon, Blake, Bleeker & CO., 1857.
View Knox Photo Gallery
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Oldest Known Knox Coat of
Arms / Family Crest |
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Heraldic
Symbols & Meaning
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Colors:
Or (gold) - Generosity Gules (red) - Warrior, Martyr, Military Strength
Helmet:
Wise Defense
Source: http://www.irishsurnames.com |
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Bird: Dove -
Love, Peace.
In Ireland, the Dove was regarded as the bird of God.
Shield: Bordure -
Represents Honor, as used to differentiate between family members |
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Our Knox Heritage: |
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Knox Family
Histories: |
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The
Full Story of the Knox Families of Raphoe
[Downloadable PDF files contributed by the compiler,
Ivan Knox, County Donegal, Ireland. Descendants of this line
are genetic cousins of Knox-DNA Project Line #1]
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Knox
Donegal Routes
[Offsite w/downloadable PDF files contributed by the compiler,
Ivan Knox, County Donegal, Ireland. Descendants of this line
are genetic cousins of Knox-DNA Project Line #1]
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The Knox Family of Steele
Creek, Mecklenburg Co, NC
[Offsite Link -
Descendants of this line are genetic cousins of
Knox-DNA Project Line #1]
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"Tale of Two Johns" about John Knox of Caldwell Station & McDowell Creek, North Mecklenburg Co, NC
[Offsite Link - Descendants of this line are genetic cousins of
Knox-DNA Project Line #1]
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General History:
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The Scots-Irish: The Thirteenth Tribe
[Offsite Link - Context of the
situation leading to migration of the "Scots-Irish" to the American
Colonies - written by Raymond Campbell Paterson]
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