Mulcaster History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Mulcaster familyThe surname Mulcaster was first found in Cumberland where they trace their lineage back to the place name Muncaster, home of Muncaster Castle, a privately owned castle overlooking the Esk river, near the west-coastal town of Ravenglass in Cumbria which dates back at least 800 years. Baron Muncaster was a title in Ireland and the United Kingdom held by the Pennington family, traditional owners of Muncaster Castle. The placename "Muncaster" contains the Latin word castra, meaning "encampment", or "fort." [1] "This place, formerly called Meol-Castre, derives its name from a castle. The principal tower of the castle is retained in the mansion built by the late Lord Muncaster." [2] Walter de Mulcastr was listed in the Assize Rolls of Yorkshire in 1219. [3] The Writs of Parliament had the first two entries for the family, both in Cumberland: Robert de Molecastre, 1270; and Walter de Mulecastre, 1287. [4] An early branch of the family was found at Bewaldeth in Cumberland. "[The township] was granted by Alice de Romely to John de Utterfield; after which, the family of Mulcaster had the manor for several descents. In or about the year 1400, Robert de Mulcastre or Mulcaster conveyed it to Robert de Highmore." [2] Today, Muncaster Castle is a privately owned castle overlooking the River Esk, about a mile east of the west-coastal town of Ravenglass in Cumbria Early History of the Mulcaster familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mulcaster research. Another 66 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1530, 1531, 1534, 1543, 1548, 1555 and 1611 are included under the topic Early Mulcaster History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mulcaster Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Muncaster, Moncaster, Molcaster, Mulcaster and others. Early Notables of the Mulcaster familyNotables of the family at this time include
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Mulcaster Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Mulcaster Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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