Carten History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Carten has seen many modifications since the time in which it was first devised. In Gaelic it appeared as Mac Artain, which means son of Art. Early Origins of the Carten familyThe surname Carten was first found in County Down (Irish:An Dún) part of the Province of Ulster, in Northern Ireland, formerly known as county St Mirren, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Carten familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Carten research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1350 and 1735 are included under the topic Early Carten History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Carten Spelling VariationsMany different spelling variations of the surname Carten were found in the archives researched. These included Scribes and church officials generally spelled a name as it sounded; as a result, a person's name could be spelt innumerable ways in his lifetime. MacCartan, MacCarten, MacCartain, Carton and others. Early Notables of the Carten familyMore information is included under the topic Early Carten Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Ireland, as an English-controlled colony in the 19th century, suffered the loss of hundreds of thousands of its native people. The system of land ownership often did not sufficiently provide for the tenants who farmed the land. This was most clearly evidenced in the Great Potato Famine of the 1840s. Previous years of great demand for grain products and livestock had run the land down. Many landowners foreseeing an upcoming crisis often removed families from the land or forced them to rely on pitifully small plots where only a subsistence living could be made. When the famines of 1845, 46, and 48 hit, many had nothing. Disease and starvation became widespread and families boarded ships for elsewhere any way they could. Those who went to America were instrumental in developing the industrial power known today: many Irish were employed in hard labor positions in factories and in building the bridges, canals, roads, and railways necessary for a strong industrial nation. Research of early immigration and passenger lists has shown that many bearers of the name Carten: Carten Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
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: Buailim se Motto Translation: I Strike him.
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