Francis Hawgood

<p>From the book &quot;A Search for Haigwood-Hagwood-Haygood Et Cetera 1650-1984&quot; by John E. Haigwood: Name is of Teutonic origin dwelling mostly along theAnglo-Scottish border. Original name was HAIGH-WOLD. the meaning was&quot;high wood&quot; or &quot;woody hills&quot; Using the name HAIGHWOOD arms were grantedin 1185. This family belongs to the Clan Chattan (Clan of the Little Cat)Earliest known ancestor to reach the colonies was Francis Hawkwood.Francis shows up in the Colony of Virgina on 12 Aug 1650 with a patentfor ca. 50 acres of land in Charles City County, VA.</p><p>Submitted by Jon C Wray</p>