  
Abernathy Coat of Arms
Brief Family History
Spelling variations include: Abernethy, Anernethie, Abernathy, Abernathie, Albirnyth, Abirnethie, Abernettie and many more.
First found in Perthshire where they were seated from ancient times.
Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: John Abernathy who settled in Boston Mass. in 1767; William and Anne Abernathy settled in San Francisco, Cal. in 1850; Robert Abernethy arrived in Philadelphia Pa.
Motto: In Christo salus.
Motto Translated: Salvation is in Christ.
Crest: A parrot proper.
Coat of Arms: A red lion rampant on a gold shield surmounted by a ribbon.
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