Attamsom History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

Early Origins of the Attamsom family

The surname Attamsom was first found in Norfolk where it is thought that the first record of the name was Richard Adamessone who was listed there in the 13th century. 1

Early History of the Attamsom family

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Attamsom Spelling Variations

The name, Attamsom, occurred in many references, and from time to time, it was spelt Adamsone, Addamson, Adamson and others.

Early Notables of the Attamsom family

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Migration of the Attamsom family to Ireland

Some of the Attamsom family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the Attamsom family

The New World beckoned settlers from the Scottish-English borders. They sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. Some called them, less romantically, the "coffin ships." Among the early settlers bearing the Attamsom surname who came to North America were: Thomas Adamson who settled in Galveston Texas in 1872; George Adamson settled in Virginia in 1679; John Adamson settled in Barbados in 1678.

The Attamsom Motto +

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: Crux mihi grata quies
Motto Translation: The Cross gives me welcome rest.

Citations +

Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)