The Montgomery Family Crest

The arms we give in our Plate I. have been used in this country by several members of the Montgomery family, but not by the leading branch, whose notice we give in full on page 17. We add here a description of the arms of the Montgomerys of Lainshaw, represented now by the American Montgomerys of Brigend, the real and regular heirs to the Earldom of Eglinton. The facts of the case can be briefly told as follows. Hugh, fifth Earl of Eglinton, was the last of that title in the male line of the Montgomery family. About to die childless, and feeling no sentiment of affection for his kinsman and natural heir, Sir Neil Montgomerie of Lainshaw, he obtained, in 1611, a new grant of his earl-dom [according to Scottish customs], and made Sir Alexander Seton [son of his aunt, the Countess of Winton] heir of his estates and titles. Hugh died in 1612, but it took three more years to obtain, through court influence, from James VI., a charter, confirming Sir Alexander Seton in the honors, dignities,

Family

Montgomery

Motto

Gardez bien.B. (Special to the Lainshaw branch.) An I may.

Blazon

A Cock, Rising: Proper.

Source

America Hereldica