The Scott of Ancrum Family Crest

The lineage of the Scotts, Baronets of Ancrum, Roxburgshire, Scotland, a still prosperous family, is brought down from A. D. 1128, and includes the famed Michael Scott, known as the ""Wizard;"" and, at an earlier date, Robert Scott, ancestor of the Dukes of Buccleugh. The emigrant, John Scott, arrived at New York about 1700. He was commandant of Fort Hunter, and obtained a grant of land in that vicinity. It is satisfactorily and clearly proved that he was the third son of the first Baronet; that his eldest son, who also obtained a grant in the same vicinity, was John Scott; whose only child was Gen. John Morin Scott, Secretary of State of the State of New York; whose only surviving son was Lewis Allaire Scott, also Secretary of State of the State of New York; whose only son was John M. Scott, Mayor of Philadelphia; whose eldest son, Lewis Allaire Scott, Esq., of Philadelphia, is still living.

Family

Scott of Ancrum

Motto

Tace aut face.Act or be silent.

Blazon

A Lion's Head, Erased, Gules.

Source

America Hereldica