Awlecech History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe history of the name Awlecech begins with the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is derived from the pet form of the name Allicock. Alternatively, the name could have derived from the name of an ancestor as in 'the son of Allen.' 1 Early Origins of the Awlecech familyThe surname Awlecech was first found in Derbyshire and Cambridgeshire where the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 listed Alcok de Stonys and John Alcoc, respectively. The Yorkshire Polls Tax Rolls of 1379 had listings with a variety of early spellings: Johannes Alcokson; Alcocus de Stublay; and Willelmus Alcok. 1 Over in Norfolk, Henry Alycock was Rector of Colney in 1481 and the same source notes "in 1493, Thomas Alicok gave 10 marks to buy a cope." 2 Scotland has some early records of the name too as William Alkok was listed as a witness in Aberdeen in 1281. 3 Early History of the Awlecech familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Awlecech research. Another 56 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1399, 1430, 1449, 1461, 1472, 1473, 1486, 1500, 1558, 1563, 1715, 1738, 1742 and 1797 are included under the topic Early Awlecech History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Awlecech Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore, spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Awlecech has been recorded under many different variations, including Alcoc, Alecock, Alecocke, Allcock, Allcoke, Allcok, Allcoe and many more. Early Notables of the Awlecech familyNotables of the family at this time include John Alcock (c. 1430-1500), an English churchman, Master of the Rolls in 1461, Bishop of Rochester in 1472, 1st President of the Council of the Marches in Wales (1473 to 1500.) 4Thomas Alcock (died 1563) was an English traveller and adventurer and an agent of the Muscovy Company from 1558 to 1563. 4John Alcock, born at London, April 11, 1715, "became... Migration of the Awlecech family to IrelandSome of the Awlecech family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Awlecech familyFor many English families, the political and religious disarray that shrouded England made the far away New World an attractive prospect. On cramped disease-ridden ships, thousands migrated to those British colonies that would eventually become Canada and the United States. Those hardy settlers that survived the journey often went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations in which they landed. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Awlecech or a variant listed above: George Alcock of the "Mayflower" landings in 1620; John Alcock who settled in Maine in the same year; James Alcock, who arrived in Virginia in 1650.
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: Vigilate Motto Translation: Watch
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