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The Clan Finley Coat of Arms BLAZON Of ARMS: Argent on a Chevron between three roses gulls. Two Swords point downward conjoined at the pummel CREST: A boar passant proper. MOTTO: "FORTIS IN ARDUIS" (Brave in difficulties) |
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"Scottish Heritage" ---- Clan Farquharson USA |
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God Bless America |
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Editor: C. Finley E-Mail = This web Site. |
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Finley Country |
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Origins The origin of the surname Finley derives from the Gael (Scots), a form of Gaelic with Celtic origins. The name is anglicized version of the old Gaelic name "Fionnlaigh" who's history is mostly lost in the mist of antiquity. There is a variety of Gaelic spellings; some are: Fhionnlaidh, Fionlaidh, Fionlaigh, Fendleoch and Fionnla. The name has a two-fold meaning; "Fionn" (Fair) and "Laigh" (Warrior). Fair-Warrior. Some Anglicized versions are: Finlay, Findlay, Findley and Findlayson. Farquhar, Ferchard, and Farquharson are some Scottish names used in place of Finley. |
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Ancient Finley Shield |
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