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Where did the English Coolidge family come from? What is the English Coolidge family crest and coat of arms? When did the Coolidge family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Coolidge family history?

The ancestors of the name Coolidge date back to the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from when the Coolidge family lived in Coldridge, in Devon.

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It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Coolidge are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Coolidge include: Colledge, College, Collage, Gollege, Golledge, Callage, Calledge, Gollidge, Collige, Collidge and many more.

First found in Nottinghamshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Coolidge research. Another 245 words(18 lines of text) covering the years 1210, 1578, 1639, and 1670 are included under the topic Early Coolidge History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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More information is included under the topic Early Coolidge Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Coolidge or a variant listed above:

Coolidge Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • John Coolidge, who landed in Massachusetts in 1630

Coolidge Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Mr. Coolidge, who landed in Mobile, Ala in 1821
  • J B Coolidge, who arrived in San Francisco, Cal in 1851
  • L A Coolidge, who landed in San Francisco, Cal in 1851
  • Miss E Coolidge, who arrived in San Francisco, Cal in 1851

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  • President John Calvin Coolidge Jr. (1972-1933), American politician, thirtieth President of the United States (1923–1929)
  • Jennifer Coolidge (b. 1963), American actress
  • Archibald Cary Coolidge (1866-1928), American history professor and diplomat
  • Cassius Marcellus Coolidge (1844-1934), American painter, best known for his paintings in the "dogs playing poker" paintings
  • Charles Austin Coolidge Jr. (1844-1926), American brigadeer general who served in the American Civil War, the American West, Spanish-American War
  • Clark Coolidge (b. 1939), American poet
  • John Calvin Coolidge Sr. (1845-1926), American politician and businessman, father of President Calvin Coolidge
  • John Coolidge (1906-2000), American businessman, son of President Calvin Coolidge
  • John Gardner Coolidge (1863-1936), American diplomat
  • Julian Coolidge (1873-1954), American mathematician, Chairman of the Harvard University Mathematics Department

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The Coolidge Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Coolidge Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

This page was last modified on 28 May 2012 at 12:15.

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