Blacktin History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Blacktin familyThe surname Blacktin 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 Blacktin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blacktin research. Another 93 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1200 is included under the topic Early Blacktin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Blacktin Spelling VariationsThe name, Blacktin, occurred in many references, and from time to time, it was spelt Blackden, Blackenden, Blackdean, Blackdon, Blaikden, Blackdene and many more. Early Notables of the Blacktin familyMore information is included under the topic Early Blacktin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Blacktin familyThe New World beckoned settlers from the Scottish-English borders. 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." Among the early settlers bearing the Blacktin surname who came to North America were: Elizabeth Blackden who settled in Boston Massachusetts with her husband in 1766; she alternately spelled her name Blackden, Blackdon, and Blackdoor.
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