Spottiswood History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Spottiswood familyThe surname Spottiswood was first found in Berwickshire where "the name is derived from the barony of Spottiswoode. The family were benefactors to the Abbeys of Melrose and Kelso in early times. The immediate ancestor or Spottiswoode, still 'of that Ilk,' was Robert de Spottiswood, who was born in the reign of King Alexander III., and died in that of Robert Bruce. " 1 Early History of the Spottiswood familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Spottiswood research. Another 131 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1510, 1513, 1565, 1567, 1585, 1596, 1597, 1637, 1639, 1645, 1646, 1666, 1676, 1710, 1728, 1740 and 1923 are included under the topic Early Spottiswood History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Spottiswood Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Spottiswood, Spottiswode, Sportwode, Sportwood, Spotswood and many more. Early Notables of the Spottiswood familyNotable amongst the family name during their early history was
Migration of the Spottiswood family to IrelandSome of the Spottiswood family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Spottiswood Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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: Patior ut potiar Motto Translation: I suffer that I may obtain.
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