| ![Show Contents]() Cartledge History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The ancestors of the name Cartledge date back to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from their residence near a pond or bog in rocky land having derived from the Old Norman word kartr, which means rocky land, and suffix -lake, for pond or bog. The suffix -lake is often rendered as -ledge in compound names. The surname meant dweller by the rocky pond. 1 The name originated in Lancashire or East Cheshire. 2 However, another source claims the name originated in "Cartledge in Holmesfield (Derbyshire)." 3 Early Origins of the Cartledge familyThe surname Cartledge was first found in Cheshire where Richard de Cartelache was listed in the Assize Rolls of 1290. Later, Richard de Cartlege was listed in Cheshire in 1435 and Thomas Cartlidge was found in Sheffield in 1641. 3 Early History of the Cartledge familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cartledge research. Another 124 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1627, 1671, 1695, 1700 and 1778 are included under the topic Early Cartledge History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Cartledge Spelling VariationsCartledge has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Cartledge have been found, including Cartlidge, Cartlitch, Cartlich, Cartlett and many more. Early Notables of the Cartledge familyNotables of the family at this time include - William Cartledge of Woodthorpe
 Cartledge migration to the United States | + |
In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Cartledges to arrive on North American shores:
Cartledge Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Joseph Cartledge, who settled in Philadelphia in 1840 along with Robert, Stephen, and William
| Cartledge migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Cartledge Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. George Cartledge, (b. 1813), aged 21, English convict who was convicted in Northumberland, England for life for highway robbery, transported aboard the "Bengal Merchant" on 27th September 1834, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 4
- Mr. James Cartledge, English convict who was convicted in Lancaster, Lancashire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Earl Grey" on 27th July 1838, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 5
- Mr. John Cartledge, (b. 1815), aged 27, English convict who was convicted in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Earl Grey" on 4th October 1842, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land), he died in 1896 6
| Contemporary Notables of the name Cartledge (post 1700) | + |
- Gwendolyn Cartledge (b. 1943), American academic and professor in the School of Physical Activity and Educational Services at the Ohio State University
- J. S. Cartledge, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1912
- Samuel Henry "Sam" Cartledge (1882-1938), English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper (1901-1910)
- John Cartledge (b. 1984), English semi-professional footballer who plays for Isthmian League Premier Division side Sutton United
- Graham S Cartledge, English politician, High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire (2014-2015)
- David Cartledge (b. 1956), former English cricketer, born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
- John Cartledge (1855-1907), born John Cartledge Foster, an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire in 1878
- Paul Cartledge, English record producer specializing in media based projects including advertising, television, film, radio and digital
- Francis Arthur "Frank" Cartledge (b. 1899), English footballer
- Paul Anthony Cartledge (b. 1947), British Professor of Greek History at Cambridge University
- ... (Another 6 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
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- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 7th October 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/bengal-merchant
- Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 17th August 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/earl-grey
- Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 16th August 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/earl-gray
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Cartledge migration to the United States 
Cartledge migration to Australia 
