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![Show Contents]() Kalm History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England
The name Kalm reached England in the great wave of migration following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Kalm family lived at Kelham in Nottinghamshire, a parish northwest of Newark. The name Kalm is derived from the Old Norse expression for at the ridges. It is most commonly found in Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire. Early Origins of the Kalm familyThe surname Kalm was first found in Nottinghamshire. "A Norman family, who derive their name from Kelham, near Newark-upon-Trent, co. Nottingham, where they were seated at an early period. They still bear in their arms three covered cups, in allusion to the office of cup-bearer to Alan, earl of Richmond, the Conqueror's son-in-law, which was held by their ancestor. " 1 This was the place that Charles I. spent his last night before he gave himself up to the Scottish army, who encamped on the spot in May, 1646. 2 Early History of the Kalm familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kalm research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Kalm History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kalm Spelling VariationsBefore the advent of the printing press and the first dictionaries, the English language was not standardized. Sound was what guided spelling in the Middle Ages, so one person's name was often recorded under several variations during a single lifetime. Spelling variations were common, even among the names of the most literate people. Known variations of the Kalm family name include Kellam, Kelham and others. Early Notables of the Kalm familyMore information is included under the topic Early Kalm Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Kalm familyTo escape the political and religious chaos of this era, thousands of English families began to migrate to the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. The passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe; however, those who made the voyage safely were encountered opportunities that were not available to them in their homeland. Many of the families that reached the New World at this time went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations of the United States and Canada. Research into various historical records has revealed some of first members of the Kalm family to immigrate North America: Patrick Kellam arrived in Philadelphia in 1840; John Kelham arrived in New Orleans in 1821; Timothy Kelham arrived in Boston in 1763 with his wife and servants..
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: Beneficiorum memor
Motto Translation: Mindful of benefits.
- Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
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