Balderstone History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Scotland

Among the all the peoples of ancient Scotland, the first to use the name Balderstone were the Strathclyde-Britons. It was a name for someone who lived in the region of West Lothian or Linlithgow.

Early Origins of the Balderstone family

The surname Balderstone was first found in West Lothian, or Linlithgow, where they were very anciently seated. The lands of Balderstone were originally held by a man named Baldhere or Bealdhere, or Baldheres town. He held a family seat there about the year 1150.

Early History of the Balderstone family

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Balderstone Spelling Variations

The variation in the spelling of Medieval names is a result of the lack of spelling rules in the English language prior to the last few hundred years. Before that time, scribes spelled according to sound, often varying the spelling of name within a single document. Balderstone has appeared as Balderstone, Balderstoun, Balderston, Balderton, Batherstain, Baldirston, Baldirstone, Baldirstan, Baldirstoun, Baldeston and many more.

Early Notables of the Balderstone family

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Balderstone migration to the United States +

As the persecution of Clan families continued, they sailed for North America in increasing numbers. In most cases, they found the freedom and opportunity they sought. Land was often available and the American War of Independence allowed Scots an opportunity to solidify their independence from the English crown. These settlers and their ancestors went on to play essential roles in the forging of the nations of the United States and Canada. Among them:

Balderstone Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

James Balderstone, who arrived in Maryland in 1668 1

Balderstone migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Balderstone Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Thomas Balderstone, aged 32, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Sultana" in 1851 2
Charlotte Balderstone, aged 26, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Sultana" in 1851 2
George Balderstone, aged 4, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Sultana" in 1851 2
Amelia Balderstone, aged 1, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Sultana" in 1851 2
Henry Balderstone, aged 1, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Sultana" in 1851 2
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Balderstone migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Balderstone Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mr. Daniel Balderstone, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Excelsior" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 17th March 1859 3
Mrs. Margaret Balderstone, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Excelsior" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 17th March 1859 3
Miss Mary Ann Balderstone, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Excelsior" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 17th March 1859 3

Contemporary Notables of the name Balderstone (post 1700) +

Sir James Schofield Balderstone AC (1921-2014), Australian director of public companies
John Christopher "Chris" Balderstone (1940-2000), English professional footballer and cricketer
Mr. Ian Melvyn Balderstone M.B.E., British Warrant Officer for the Royal Air Force, was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire on 29th December 2018 4

The Balderstone 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: Constance et ferme
Motto Translation: Perserverance and decision.

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) SULTANA 1851. Retrieved http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1851Sultana.htm
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
"Birthday and New Year Honours Lists (1940 to 2019)." Issue 62507, 28 December 2018 | London Gazette, The Gazette, Dec. 2018, www.thegazette.co.uk/honours-lists