Cramptown History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Cramptown familyThe surname Cramptown was first found in Cumberland where they held a family seat from very early times. Early History of the Cramptown familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cramptown research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1839 is included under the topic Early Cramptown History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Cramptown Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Crampton, Cramptone, Cramppton, Cramton, Cramptoun, Cramptown, Cramptowne and many more. Early Notables of the Cramptown familyMore information is included under the topic Early Cramptown Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Cramptown family to IrelandSome of the Cramptown family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Cramptown familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Samuel Crampton who settled in Maine in 1614 and Walter Crampton was farming in Virginia in 1698. James Crampton settled in Virginia in 1716; Thomas Crampton settled in Maryland in 1775.
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: Fortum posce animum Motto Translation: Ask for a brave heart |