| ![Show Contents]() Aleshire History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland Ireland The Aleshire family history stretches back to the clans of the Dalriadan kingdom on the sea-swept Hebrides islands and mountainous western coast of Scotland. The name Aleshire is derived from the given name Alexander, which in turn was originally derived from the Greek name, which means "defender of men." In the late 11th century, Queen Margaret introduced the name, which she had heard in the Hungarian Court where she was raised, into Scotland by naming one of her sons Alexander. The popularity of the name Alexander was ensured by the fact that it was borne by three Scottish kings, the first being Margaret's son who succeeded to the throne of Scotland following the death of Malcolm III. The name Elshener is a local or dialectal pronunciation of the name Alexander. Early Origins of the Aleshire familyThe surname Aleshire was first found in Kintyre, where they held a family seat from very ancient times. Early History of the Aleshire familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Aleshire research. Another 455 words (32 lines of text) covering the years 1230, 1295, 1431, 1475, 1493, 1555, 1561, 1574, 1605 and 1840 are included under the topic Early Aleshire History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Aleshire Spelling VariationsSpelling in the medieval era was a highly imprecise process. Translation, particularly from Gaelic to English, was little better. For these reasons, early Scottish names are rife with spelling variations. In various documents Aleshire has been spelled Elshener, Elshenar, Elshender, Alshioner, Alesander, Alexander, Aleschunder, Elchyneur, Elzenour, Alshunder, Alshenour, Elshenour, Alexshunder, Alschunder, Alshenour, Alschunder, Alshonder, Alschoner, Alzenhar, Alzenor, Aschenour, Elchuner, Elshinar, Alshonner, Alshinor, Alshonar, Elsher, Elsender, Elshar and many more. Early Notables of the Aleshire familyMore information is included under the topic Early Aleshire Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Aleshire RankingIn the United States, the name Aleshire is the 14,698th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1  Migration of the Aleshire family to Ireland
Some of the Aleshire 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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Settlers from Scotland put down roots in communities all along the east coast of North America. Some moved north from the American colonies to Canada as United Empire Loyalists during the American War of Independence. As Clan societies and highland games started in North America in the 20th century many Scots rediscovered parts of their heritage. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Aleshire were among those contributors:
Aleshire Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Mrs Aleshire, who settled in America, in 1903
- Dorothy Aleshire, aged 13, who landed in America, in 1907
- J.B Aleshire, aged 43, who landed in America, in 1907
- Marjorie Aleshire, aged 18, who settled in America, in 1907
- Mayone Aleshire, aged 22, who landed in America, in 1911
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Aleshire (post 1700) | + |
- Leonard Harrison Aleshire (1890-1987), American vaudeville and country music performer from the 1920s into the 1960s
- R. Page Aleshire, American politician, Member of West Virginia State House of Delegates from Cabell County, 1921-23 2
- Oscar Emmet Aleshire (b. 1861), American Democratic Party politician, Member of Michigan State House of Representatives from Berrien County 2nd District, 1889-90 2
- Marian Aleshire, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1944 2
- Arthur William Aleshire (1900-1940), American Democratic Party politician, U.S. Representative from Ohio 7th District, 1937-39 2
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: Per mare per terras
Motto Translation: By sea and by land.
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Aleshire migration to the United States 
