The origins of the name Vallotton are with the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from the Latin name Valentinus, which is a derivative of the word valens, which means strong or healthy. This name, which was popularized by a Roman saint who was martyred during the 3rd century, was introduced into England at the end of the 12th century.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vallotton research. Another 93 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1424, 1593, 1627, 1628, 1629, 1652 and 1664 are included under the topic Early Vallotton History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Vallotton Spelling Variations
The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Vallotton has been spelled many different ways, including Valentine, Vallentine, Vallantine, Follington and others.
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Early Notables of the Vallotton family
Notables of this surname at this time include: Benjamin Valentine (d. 1652?), English parliamentarian, probably a native of Cheshire. "He was elected on 3 March 1627-1628 to represent the borough of St. Germans in the parliament of 1628-1629. He was in the House of Commons on 2 March 1628-1629. Valentine, with Denzil Holles, held the... Another 55 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Vallotton Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Vallotton family to Ireland
Some of the Vallotton family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Vallotton family
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Vallottons to arrive in North America: Mary Valentine settled in New England in 1750; with her husband Jacob; Margaret Valentine settled in west New Jersey in 1771 with her husband Thomas; Matthew Valentine settled in Philadelphia in 1880.
Contemporary Notables of the name Vallotton (post 1700)
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Hugh L. Vallotton, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 1940 1
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