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![Show Contents]() Croxmind History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The present generation of the Croxmind family is only the most recent to bear a name that dates back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name comes from having 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 Croxmind familyThe surname Croxmind 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 Croxmind familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Croxmind research. Another 69 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1623 and 1683 are included under the topic Early Croxmind History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Croxmind Spelling VariationsUntil the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Croxmind include Crossman, Crosseman, Crosman, Croseman, Croixman, Croisman, Croxman, Croceman, Crossmen, Crossemen, Crosmen, Crossmann, Crosmann, Crouceman, Croiceman and many more. Early Notables of the Croxmind familyAnother 34 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Croxmind Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Croxmind familyThousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Croxmind were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: 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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