The surname Craconthorp was first found in Westmorland, where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor of Crackenthorpe from the 12th century, some say, at the time of the Norman Conquest of England by Duke William of Normandy in 1066 A.D.
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Early History of the Craconthorp family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Craconthorp research. Another 154 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1500, 1513, 1514, 1567, 1598, 1620, 1624, 1691, 1692 and 1750 are included under the topic Early Craconthorp History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Craconthorp Spelling Variations
Surnames that evolved in Scotland in the Middle Ages often appear under many spelling variations. These are due to the practice of spelling according to sound in the era before dictionaries had standardized the English language. Craconthorp has appeared as Crackenthorpe, Crakenthorpe, Crackenthorp, Crakenthorp, Crackenthrop and many more.
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Early Notables of the Craconthorp family
Notable amongst the family at this time was John Crakenthorpe, High Sheriff of Cumberland in 1513 and 1514.
Richard Crakanthorpe (1567-1624), was an English divine, born at or near Strickland in Westmorland in 1567, and at the age... Another 37 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Craconthorp Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Craconthorp family
The North American colonies beckoned, with their ample land and opportunity as their freedom from the persecution suffered by so many Clan families back home. Many Scots even fought against England in the American War of Independence to gain this freedom. Recently, clan societies have allowed the ancestors of these brave Scottish settlers to rediscover their familial roots. Among them: Samuel Crakenthorp who landed in North America in 1760.
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