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![Show Contents]() Crossemen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The name Crossemen is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a product of when the family lived in an area that was close to a wooden or stone cross, or a crossroads. The surname was originally derived from the word kross. Early Origins of the Crossemen familyThe surname Crossemen was first found in Somerset where some of the earliest records of the name include: Nicholas Crousman, Philip Crosman and Thomas Crosman are all listed there in the reign of Edward III. 1 Philip Crosman was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Somerset in 1327. 2 Early History of the Crossemen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Crossemen research. Another 69 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1623 and 1683 are included under the topic Early Crossemen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Crossemen Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Crossemen has been spelled many different ways, including Crossman, Crosseman, Crosman, Croseman, Croixman, Croisman, Croxman, Croceman, Crossmen, Crossemen, Crosmen, Crossmann, Crosmann, Crouceman, Croiceman and many more. Early Notables of the Crossemen familyAnother 34 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Crossemen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Crossemen familyThousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Crossemens to arrive in North America: William Crossman who settled in Virginia in 1637. John Crossman settled in Sutton and was one of the original purchasers of land from the Indians in the year 1639. John was originally from Taunton, Somerset, England. He had one known son, Robert.
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
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