Family Crests

Craig

Craig

Clan Craig of that ilk and Riccarton, Scotland; the name comes from the Scottish word for a rocky cliff, and it is impossible to trace the lineage beyond the 15th century. The Craigs of Riccarton were descended from Sir Thomas Craig, a most eminent lawyer and companion of James VI of Scotland and I of England. The Irish branch of the family descended from Sir James Craig who settled in Ulster in 1610.

Arms: Ermine, on a fesse sable three crescents argent.

Crest: A chevalier on horseback, his broken spear in bend all proper.

Motto: Vive Deo et vives (Live for God and you shall have life) or J'ai bon esperance

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