Blennerhaset History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe noble Viking settlers who came to the rocky shores of Scotland in the Middle Ages brought with them the ancestors of the Blennerhaset family. They lived in Cumberland, on the Borderlands between Scotland and England. As the name is made up of the elements blen, which means hill and hey which means shelter, the name was often broken up. In other words, entries were sometimes for the entire name say, Blenarhassett and other times just Hassett. Early Origins of the Blennerhaset familyThe surname Blennerhaset was first found in Cumberland, where their early family seats were at Blenerhasset and Flimby Hall. One of the earliest records of the name appeared on a census taken in that county during the reign of King Richard II (1367-c.1400) where Thomas Blennerhasset was found in Carlisle. Of interest is a note in the Feet of Fines that Thomas Bleverhasset was appointed rector of Hardingham, county Norfolk at the age of 11, by the Pope's dispensation. 1 Early History of the Blennerhaset familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blennerhaset research. Another 37 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1300, 1550, 1598, 1610, 1625, 1652, 1687, 1692, 1695, 1703, 1712, 1727, 1741, 1758, 1809 and 1821 are included under the topic Early Blennerhaset History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Blennerhaset Spelling VariationsScottish names from the Middle Ages vary enormously in their spellings. This is a result of the fact that there were no universal standards like dictionaries for scribes to judge by. The recorded spelling variations of the name Blennerhaset include Blennerhasset, Blennerhassett, Blenerhasset, Blenner, Hassett, Hassetts and many more. Early Notables of the Blennerhaset familyNotable amongst the family at this time was Thomas Blenerhasset (1550?-1625?), an English poet and writer on Ireland, a younger son of William Blenerhasset of Horsford Park, near Norwich, who died in 1598. "He was probably born about 1550, and was, according to his own account, educated at Cambridge without taking a degree. He subsequently entered the army, and was stationed for some years as captain at Guernsey Castle. At the beginning of... Migration of the Blennerhaset family to IrelandSome of the Blennerhaset family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Blennerhaset familySettlers found farms all along the eastern part of what would become the United States and Canada. They provided a base and a backbone that would strengthen two great nations in the making. In the 20th century, the ancestors of those brave Scots have rediscovered their heritage through highland games and Scottish historical societies. Early North American immigration records have revealed a number of people bearing the Scottish name Blennerhaset or a variant listed above, including: William Blennerhassett who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1846; Joseph Blenner arrived in Philadelphia in 1879; Wendolin Blenner arrived in Philadelphia in 1861.
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: Fortes fortuna juvat Motto Translation: Fortune favours the Bold.
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