Barthor History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Barthor is Anglo-Saxon in origin. It was a name given to a person who was a haggler, market trader or exchanger. The surname is derived from the Old French word barat, which means commerce or dealings, and is a derivative of the verb barater, which means to haggle. The surname Barthor is also a nickname type of surname for a quarrelsome person. Early Origins of the Barthor familyThe surname Barthor was first found in Oxfordshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Barthor familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Barthor research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1578, 1657, 1700, 1747, 1800, 1802 and 1880 are included under the topic Early Barthor History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Barthor Spelling VariationsUntil the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Barthor include Barter, Bartar, Bartor, Bartur and others. Early Notables of the Barthor familyAnother 27 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Barthor Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Barthor family to IrelandSome of the Barthor family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Barthor familyThousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Barthor were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: James Barter, who sailed to Virginia in 1655; William Barter to Virginia in 1774; and Barbara Barter to Philadelphia in 1804. In Canada G.E. Barter was recorded in Ontario in 1869.
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: Semper metiora certans Motto Translation: Forever striving for better things |