Clan Maxwell

Clan Maxwell
MacSuail
Crest: A stag Proper, attired Argent, couchant before a Holly bush proper.
MottoReviresco (I grow strong again).[1]
Profile
RegionLowland
DistrictDumfries
Clan Maxwell no longer has a chief, and is an armigerous clan
Historic seatCaerlaverock Castle
Last ChiefWilliam Maxwell of Carruchan
Died1863
Septs of Clan Maxwell
Adair, Blackstock, Edgar, Egarr, Halldykes, Herries, Kirk, Kirkdale, Kirkhaugh, Kirkland, Kirko, Latimer, Latimore, Macetterick, Macettrick, Macgetrick, Macgettrich, Macgettrick, Macghittich, Machethrick, Macittrick, Mackethrick, Macketterick, Mackitterick, Mackittrick, Macsata, Macsetree, Maxey, Maxon, Maxton, Monreith, Moss, Nithdale, Paulk, Peacock, Poak, Pogue, Poke, Polk, Pollock, Pollok, Sturgeon, and Wardlaw
Clan branches
Maxwell of Cardoness[2]
Maxwell of Monreith[2]
Maxwells of Munches[2]
Maxwell of Sprinkel[2]
Maxwell of Pollock[2]
Allied clans
Rival clans

Clan Maxwell is a Scottish clan of the Scottish Lowlands and is recognized as such by the Lord Lyon King of Arms.[2] However, as the clan does not currently have a chief, it is considered an armigerous clan.[2]

  1. ^ Way of Plean; Squire (2000), p. 238.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Way, George and Squire, Romily. Collins Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia. (Foreword by The Rt Hon. The Earl of Elgin KT, Convenor, The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs). Published in 1994. Pages 429 - 430.