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Where did the English Atkinson family come from? What is the English Atkinson family crest and coat of arms? When did the Atkinson family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Atkinson family history?
The Atkinson surname was patronymic name created from Atkin, a Middle English personal name, which was one of the many pet forms of Adam.
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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes: - Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
- Known spelling variations
- Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
- Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
- First settlers to North America
- Notable contemporary bearers of the name
- A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)
The name, Atkinson, occurred in many references, and from time to time, it was spelt Atkinson, Aitkinson, Atkenson, Aitkenson, Atkington, Attkinson and many more.First found in the counties of Northumberland and Cumberland where they held a family seat from ancient times long before the Norman Conquest in 1066. The name was derived from Atkin and Adkin.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early history!
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Atkinson research. Another 225 words(16 lines of text) covering the years 1200 and 1702 are included under the topic Early Atkinson History in all our PDF Extended History products.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the Life In Ireland!
Some of the Atkinson family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 125 words(9 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.
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This is a small excerpt from our full listing of settlers for the name Atkinson. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
The New World beckoned settlers from the Scottish-English borders. They sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. Some called them, less romantically, the "coffin ships." Among the early settlers bearing the Atkinson surname who came to North America were:
Atkinson Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
- Francis Atkinson settled in Virginia in 1623
- Robert Atkinson settled in Virginia in 1623
- Charles Atkinson, who landed in Virginia in 1623
- Joseph Atkinson settled in Virginia in 1634
- Theodore Atkinson, who arrived in Boston, Mass in 1634
Atkinson Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- Stephen Atkinson, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1713
- Theis Atkinson, who landed in Virginia in 1714
- Mrs. E Atkinson, who arrived in New England in 1729
- Law Atkinson, who landed in Maryland in 1746
- Lawrence Atkinson, who arrived in Maryland in 1746
Atkinson Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- Geo Atkinson, who arrived in America in 1805
- Richard Atkinson, who landed in America in 1805
- Jane Atkinson, who landed in New York, NY in 1811
- Eliza Atkinson, who arrived in New York, NY in 1811
- Abraham Atkinson, aged 26, landed in New York in 1812
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We offer a large range of products for you to enjoy with your Coat of Arms. From the coffee cup in the kitchen to the frame in the living room.
- John William Atkinson (1923-2003), American psychologist who pioneered the scientific study of human motivation, achievement and behavior
- Theodore Francis Atkinson (1916-2005), American thoroughbred horse racing jockey, inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1957
- Justin Brooks Atkinson (1894-1984), American journalist who won the 1947 Pulitzer Prize for Correspondence
- Eleanor Stackhouse Atkinson (1863-1942), American author, journalist and teacher
- Lieutenant-General Joseph Hampton Atkinson (1900-1984), American Commanding Officer of the Second Air Force, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana (1949-1952)
- Rowan Atkinson (b. 1955), English actor and writer, best known for his "Mr. Bean" character
- James Robert Atkinson FInstP, FRSE, FRMetS (1916-2008), British radar pioneer
- Lawrence Atkinson (1873-1931), English artist, musician and poet
- Richard John Copland Atkinson CBE (1920-1994), British prehistorian and archaeologist
- Sir Frederick John Atkinson KCB (b. 1919), British former Chief Economic Adviser to HM Treasury and Head of the Government Economic Service from 1977 to 1979 knighted in 1979
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We have comprised a great deal of suggested readings that would be of interest to you and your family.
- The Atkinson Family Builders, the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Westward by Virginia Atkinson Chatelain.
- Early Settlers in the Ozarks: A Genealogy of Atkinson, Best, Hall, Phillips, Stokes and Webb Families by Garner J. Phillips.
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Learn all about the different symbols of your Coat of Arms with our deluxe symbolism. This product will explain the full meaning of you Coat of Arms including motto translations.
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Esperance en Dieu
Motto Translation: Hope in God.
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Our PDF Coat of Arms + Extended History product is the whole package all in one. With a full color Coat of Arms along with a very detailed History, full symbolism, bibliography and settlers listed by the centuries.
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- Library of Congress. American and English Genealogies in the Library of Congress. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1967. Print.
- Hanks, Patricia and Flavia Hodges. A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1988. Print. (ISBN 0-19-211592-8).
- MacAulay, Thomas Babington. History of England from the Accession of James the Second 4 volumes. New York: Harper and Brothers, 1879. Print.
- Humble, Richard. The Fall of Saxon England. New York: Barnes and Noble, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-88029-987-8).
- Bradford, William. History of Plymouth Plantation 1620-1647 Edited by Samuel Eliot Morrison 2 Volumes. New York: Russell and Russell, 1968. Print.
- Dunkling, Leslie. Dictionary of Surnames. Toronto: Collins, 1998. Print. (ISBN 0004720598).
- Markale, J. Celtic Civilization. London: Gordon & Cremonesi, 1976. Print.
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