Arms of John Alexander McCaughan
Arms of John Alexander McCaughan
Blazon
Argent two barrulets wavy Azure, in chief a lion rampant between two hands couped Gules, in base a sprig of three shamrocks proper;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The Red Hand of Ulster represents the origins of the McCaughan family in County Antrim, Ireland. The shamrocks allude more generally to the family’s Irish heritage.
Crest of John Alexander McCaughan
Blazon
An eagle displayed Azure beaked and armed Or;
Symbolism
Not available.
Motto of John Alexander McCaughan
Blazon
SLÁN MACEACÁIN;
Symbolism
This Irish phrase means “Farewell, McCaughan,” MacEacáin being the Irish version of the surname McCaughan.
Motto of John Alexander McCaughan
Blazon
PER ARDUA AD ALTA;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “Through adversity to the heights.”