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Auchinleck family crest
Auchinleck
Crest: An ear of rye, Proper
Motto: Pretiosum Quod Utile (What is useful is valuable)
Clan Chief: None, armigerous clan

Auchinleck History

The name Auchinleck  is also found as Affleck, Auchinlec, Haghenlek, Aghleke, Achenleck, and Aathelek and originates from the barony of Auchinleck in Ayrshire.

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 Nicholas of Haghenlek recorded in 1292 is likely the same Nicol de Achithelege of the county of Are who rendered homage in 1296.

Patrick de Aghleke of Lanarkshire who also rendered homage in 1296 is again mentioned as Patrick de Achenlek , juror on inquest at Lanark in 1303.  He is most likely the same Patrick de Auuynlec who witnessed resignation of the lands of Grenrvg around 1311.

In 1370 the lands of 'le Greynryg et de le Tathys' were resigned to Kelso Abbey by Adam de Aghynlek. Andrew Athelek and James Athelek of Scotland petitioned for safe conducts to travel in England in 1464.

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There were also Afflecks in Angus, the first on record being John of Aghelek who paid homage in 1306.  The Angus Afflecks were hereditary armour bearers of the Earls of Crawford.  John Athlyk was burgess of Inverness in 1499.