The McCoy clan

McCoy is a common surname of Scottish origin in the lands of Kintyre and then Irish (Gallowglass) origin. It is an Anglicisation of its Irish Gaelic form Mac Aodha, meaning “son of Aodh” (an old word for “Fire”, a Celtic deity). The motto is, “Motto Manu forti” (With a strong hand). My great grandfather Henry Glenn Biggs is Scottish and we are from the McCoy clan. The McCoy surname is of Scottish and Irish origin, and is an anglicized version of the Irish surname Mac Aodha, which means "son of Aodh". Aodh is an Irish and Scottish name that means "fire". Here's some related information about the McCoy family and the Clan Mackay: The McCoy family and the Hatfield–McCoy feud The McCoy family lived in Pike County, Kentucky, while the Hatfields lived in Logan County, West Virginia, on opposite sides of the Tug Fork river. The two families were involved in a famous feud. The Clan Mackay The Clan Mackay were a powerful Highland Scottish clan that fought in many battles, including the Wars of Scottish Independence in the 14th century. They occupied a large amount of territory in the north of Scotland, including the area known as Strathnaver. McCoy tartan McCoy tartan is a Scottish fabric that is available in a variety of products, including kilts, sashes, and woven fabrics. The McCoys hail from the Scottish highlands, the Mackay Clan and trace their heritage back ten generations to the early 1600s. The McCoys lived on the Kentucky side of the Tug River and the Hatfields lived on the West Virginia side. For several years these families crossed over the river and courted, married and were friends.