The surname Combstock was first found in Monmouthshire (Welsh: Sir Fynwy), where they held a family seat. The Celtic resistance north and south along the border of Wales and England was considerably increased after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The Normans met more resistance from the Welsh than in the rest of England. The Welsh fought from behind their hills and mountains and tenaciously held their ground. Finally, Edward 1st, to placate this founding nation, conferred the principality of Wales upon his eldest son, who became Edward II. This brought Wales into England as an equal while the King was alive, and integral part of the royal title when on the throne. Edward III confirmed and all Princes of Wales were presented to the Welsh people at Caernarvon Castle. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Welsh surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century in that border county.
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Early History of the Combstock family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Combstock research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1455, 1487, 1635, 1686, 1689, 1690 and 1702 are included under the topic Early Combstock History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Combstock Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Comstock, Cumstock, Cymstock, Commstock and others.
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Early Notables of the Combstock family
Another 41 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Combstock Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Combstock family to Ireland
Some of the Combstock family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 64 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Combstock family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands. Notable were M.Louise Comstock and Frederick H Comstock..
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: Nid cyfoeth ond boddlonrwydd Motto Translation: No wealth without contentment.
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