Attenstoomb History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Attenstoomb familyThe surname Attenstoomb was first found in Midlothian, an area that borders the Scottish Borders, East Lothian and the City of Edinburgh council areas, near MacMerry. Early History of the Attenstoomb familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Attenstoomb research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1200 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Attenstoomb History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Attenstoomb Spelling VariationsThe name, Attenstoomb, occurred in many references, and from time to time, it was spelt Adaistone, Adenston, Adiestoun, Adieston, Adistone, Adistone, Aldinston, Adingston and many more. Early Notables of the Attenstoomb familyMore information is included under the topic Early Attenstoomb Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Attenstoomb familyThe 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 Attenstoomb surname who came to North America were: Thomas Adinston who settled in Virginia in 1645.
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