Clan Armstrong

I've created a line of Clan Armstrong products for all ages via Zazzle. Show your Armstrong spirit with these customizable designs. Invictus Maneo

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This week is National Scottish Week

My family name originated in Scotland. Our original family name was Fairbairn, which was changed to Armstrong by an ancient King of Scotland following battle. As the story goes, the king had his horse killed under him in battle.  Fairbairn, his armor-bearer, lifted the king on his own horse with one arm. For this timely assistance the king rewarded him with lands on the borders, and to immortalize so important a service gave him the name of Armstrong. Tis the week to break out my Scottish plaids.

Surname Saturday: Armstrong & Burket

Armstrong: a name given for strength in battle.  The original family name was Fairbairn, which was changed to Armstrong by an ancient King of Scotland following a battle. As the  story goes, the king had his horse killed under him in battle.  Fairbairn, his armor-bearer, mounted the king on his own horse. For this timely assistance the king rewarded him with lands on the borders, and to perpetuate the memory of so important a service, as well as the manner in which it was performed gave him the name of Armstrong.

Burket has a less exciting origin. Burket (Burkett) originated during the Anglo-Saxon reign in Britian. The family seat was near Birkenhead in Cheshire on the Birket River.

I am currently looking for information on Michael Armstrong born 1856 Pennsylvania – died 1935 Shamokin, Pennsylvania.

The Burket line is confusing, far too many David, John & Samuel. I’m looking for documentation on the parents of John W Burket (born Dec 20, 1806 Hopewell, Pennsylvania – died Dec 11, 1871 Hopewell, Pennsylvania). I have information that his parents are Abraham Lewis Burger and Elizabeth Whetstone.