The Balmend family name was first used by descendants of the Pictish people of ancient Scotland. It is a name for someone who lived in the old lands of Balmanno in Kincardine. The name is a topographic or local surname, which was given to a family who held a barony or lands, had houses, manors or estates in the area.
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Early Origins of the Balmend family
The surname Balmend was first found in Kincardine, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.
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Early History of the Balmend family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Balmend research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1447, 1534 and 1582 are included under the topic Early Balmend History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Balmend Spelling Variations
Scribes in the Middle Ages did not have access to a set of spelling rules. They spelled according to sound, the result was a great number of spelling variations. In various documents, Balmend has been spelled Balmano, Belmano, Belmanno, Bolmano, Ballmanno and many more.
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Early Notables of the Balmend family
Notable amongst the Clan at this time was John Belleman or Belmain was, according to Fuller, the French tutor of Edward VI. "The prince appears to have commenced his studies under his instructor in his seventh year (1534). Belleman seems, however, to have been retained... Another 44 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Balmend Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Balmend family
The cruelties suffered under the new government forced many to leave their ancient homeland for the freedom of the North American colonies. Those who arrived safely found land, freedom, and opportunity for the taking. These hardy settlers gave their strength and perseverance to the young nations that would become the United States and Canada. Immigration and passenger lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the name Balmend: Bamon Balmon who settled in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1868. William Belmano arrived in Philadelphia in 1856.
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.
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