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Where did the English Northwood family come from? What is the English Northwood family crest and coat of arms? When did the Northwood family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Northwood family history? In ancient Anglo-Saxon England, the ancestors of the Northwood surname lived in or near "the north wood," as in the northernmost wood within a particular jurisdiction; or in one of the several places named Norwood or Northwood found throughout England. It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Northwood 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 Northwood include: Norwood, Northwood, Norwold, Narwold and others. First found in Oxfordshire where where the name was derived from the words "north" + "wood." [1] This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Northwood research. Another 161 words(12 lines of text) covering the years 1590 and 1675 are included under the topic Early Northwood History in all our PDF Extended History products. Another 41 words(3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Northwood Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. 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 Northwood or a variant listed above: Francis Norwood, who arrived in Boston in 1630; Richard Norwood settled in Virginia in 1643; Mary Norwood settled in Montserrat in 1685; Richard Norwood settled in Georgia in 1733.. 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: Sub cruce vinces Motto Translation: Under the cross, we shall conquer.
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The Northwood Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Northwood 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 13 February 2013 at 12:14. ©2000-2013 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details. houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation. Sign Up
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