Mackereth History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Mackereth family

The surname Mackereth was first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor at Hawkshead. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when held estates in the vicinity of Windermere.

Early History of the Mackereth family

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Mackereth Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Maraketh, Mareketh, Mackreth, Mackereth and others.

Early Notables of the Mackereth family

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Mackereth migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Mackereth Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

George MacKereth, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Royal Admiral" in 1838 1
James Mackereth, who arrived in South Australia in 1848 aboard the ship "Alfred" 2
Henry Mackereth, aged 30, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Surge" 3

Contemporary Notables of the name Mackereth (post 1700) +

Beverly "Bev" D. Mackereth (b. 1958), née Ehrlich, American politician, Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (2001-2008), Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (2011-2015)
Sir Gilbert Mackereth KCMG MC (1892-1962), decorated British Army officer and British diplomat, Ambassador to Colombia from 1947 to 1953

Citations +

State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) ROYAL ADMIRAL 1838. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1838RoyalAdmiral.htm
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) ALFRED 1848. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1848Alfred.htm
South Australian Register Tuesday 3 February 1852. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) SURGE 1852. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/surge1852.shtml