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Where did the English Waters family come from? What is the English Waters family crest and coat of arms? When did the Waters family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Waters family history?
The name Waters belongs to the early history of Britain, it's origins lie with the Anglo-Saxons. It is a product of their having lived in Shropshire. The name Waters indicates that the original bearer of the name lived close to a prominent body of water such as a lake or river.
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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes: - Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
- Known spelling variations
- Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
- Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
- First settlers to North America
- Notable contemporary bearers of the name
- A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)
Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Waters include Waters, Water and others.First found in Shropshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, in Ludlow, before and after the Norman Conquest in 1066.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early history!
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Waters research. Another 238 words(17 lines of text) covering the year 1610 is included under the topic Early Waters History in all our PDF Extended History products.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early notables!
Another 27 words(2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Waters Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the Life In Ireland!
Some of the Waters family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 166 words(12 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.
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This is a small excerpt from our full listing of settlers for the name Waters. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Waters were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records:
Waters Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
- Edward Waters, who arrived in Bermuda in 1609-1610
- Edward Waters settled in Virginia in 1610
- Grace Waters, who landed in Virginia in 1618
- John Waters settled with his wife Frances and three children in Boston Massachusetts in 1630
- Merry Waters, who landed in Boston, Mass in 1632
Waters Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- Phillimond Waters, who arrived in Virginia in 1701
- Charles Waters, who arrived in Virginia in 1718
Waters Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- Andrew Waters, who landed in New York, NY in 1810
- Archibald Waters, who landed in Philadelphia, Pa in 1816
- Roger Waters, who landed in New York, NY in 1816
- John D Waters, who arrived in New York in 1827
- Humphrey Waters, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1840
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We offer a large range of products for you to enjoy with your Coat of Arms. From the coffee cup in the kitchen to the frame in the living room.
- Alice Waters (b. 1944), American chef
- Anthony Waters (b. 1985), American NFL football linebacker
- Crystal Waters (b. 1964), American singer/songwriter
- Ethel Waters (1896-1977), American blues vocalist and actress
- Lesley Waters (b. 1961), English celebrity chef
- Allan Waters (1921-2005), Canadian businessman, one of the founders of CHUM Limited
- Beau Waters (b. 1986), Australian rules footballer
- Fraser Waters (b. 1976), South African footballer
- Russell Waters (1908-1982), Scottish film actor
- Sarah Waters (b. 1966), British novelist
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Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products. MoreMore about the Waters History...
We have comprised a great deal of suggested readings that would be of interest to you and your family.
- A Genealogical History of the Farrow. Waters, and Related Families by Audrey Doris.
- One Waters Family by Jean Waters Strong.
- Waters in Depth, 1648-1978 by Marjory McGillivray.
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Our PDF Coat of Arms + Extended History product is the whole package all in one. With a full color Coat of Arms along with a very detailed History, full symbolism, bibliography and settlers listed by the centuries.
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- Fairbairn. Fairbain's book of Crests of the Families of Great Britain and Ireland, 4th Edition 2 volumes in one. Baltimore: Heraldic Book Company, 1968. Print.
- Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin . Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8).
- Reaney P.H and R.M. Wilson. A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X).
- Colletta, John P. They Came In Ships. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1993. Print.
- Hitching, F.K and S. Hitching. References to English Surnames in 1601-1602. Walton On Thames: 1910. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0181-3).
- Cook, Chris. English Historical Facts 1603-1688. London: MacMillan, 1980. Print.
- Colletta, John P. They Came In Ships. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1993. Print.
- Leeson, Francis L. Dictionary of British Peerages. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1986. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-1121-5).
- Markale, J. Celtic Civilization. London: Gordon & Cremonesi, 1976. Print.
- Library of Congress. American and English Genealogies in the Library of Congress. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1967. Print.
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