Blackden History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Blackden familyThe surname Blackden was first found in Roxburghshire, Scotland, where they held a family seat from ancient times, some say long before the Norman Conquest in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Blackden familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blackden research. Another 93 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1200 is included under the topic Early Blackden History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Blackden Spelling VariationsThe name Blackden, appeared in many references, and from time to time, the surname was spelt Blackden, Blackenden, Blackdean, Blackdon, Blaikden, Blackdene and many more. Early Notables of the Blackden familyMore information is included under the topic Early Blackden Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
The New World beckoned as many of the settlers in Ireland, known as the Scotch/Irish, became disenchanted. 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." Amongst the early settlers who could be considered kinsmen of the Blackden family, or who bore a variation of the surname Blackden were Blackden Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
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