| ![Show Contents]() Estarlink History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland England There has been suggestion that the Estarlink surname arrived in Britain with the Danes, well before 1066. However, it seems that at least one line of Estarlink returned to Britain after 13th century crusades, originating in Strattligen, Switzerland. Another source claims the name denoted "a merchant who came from the shores of the Baltic having a reputation for honest dealings, giving rise to the word 'sterling.' " 1 The name is often changed "into Stradling, a native of one of the Hanseatic towns. The pure coinage introduced by these in the reign of Richard I. gave rise to the expression Easterling or Sterling money." 2 Early Origins of the Estarlink familyThe surname Estarlink was first found in Warwickshire, England. Early on, Sir Peter Stradling, who already held Neath Castle, Glamorgan, Wales, married Joan de Hawey, heiress of St Donat's Castle. He also acquired estates in Somerset and Dorset. In some instances, the surname was Latinized Easter Lingus which was corrupted to Estarling. First on record appears to be sir John Stradling (circa 1230-1293). The Hundredorum Rolls has only one entry for the family, that of (Homines) de Estherlinge, Norfolk, 3 and continuing in Norfolk, we found Walter de Eastherling and Ralph de Eastherling, c. 1300. 4 Early History of the Estarlink familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Estarlink research. Another 107 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1498, 1529, 1563, 1571, 1601, 1608, 1609, 1611, 1620, 1624, 1637, 1640, 1642, 1643, 1644, 1660, 1672, 1685, 1688, 1698, 1700, 1701, 1710, 1722 and 1735 are included under the topic Early Estarlink History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Estarlink Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Estarling, Esterling, Easterling, Eastarling and many more. Early Notables of the Estarlink familyNotable amongst the Clan from early times was Sir Edward Stradling (1529-1609), English scholar and patron of literature, the eldest son of Sir Thomas Stradling (1498?-1571); Sir John Stradling, 1st Baronet (1563-1637), a British poet, scholar and politician, Sheriff of Glamorgan from 1608 to 1620; Sir Edward Stradling, 2nd Baronet (1601-1644), a Welsh politician, Member of Parliament...
Another 57 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Estarlink Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Estarlink familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Ann and David Stradling who settled in Virginia in 1663; as well as Fflorence and Solomon Stradling, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1868..
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