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Hammill History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
From the historical and enchanting region of Scotland emerged a multitude of noble families, including the distinguished Hammill family. Originally, the Scottish people were known only by a single name. The process by which hereditary surnames were adopted in Scotland is extremely interesting. Surnames evolved during the Middle Ages when people began to assume an extra name to avoid confusion and to further identify themselves. Often they adopted names that were derived from nicknames. Nickname surnames were derived from an eke-name, or added name. They usually reflected the physical characteristics or attributes of the first person that used the name. The name Hammill is a nickname type of surname Anglicized from the Gaelic name O'hAdhmaill, which means active. Early Origins of the Hammill familyThe surname Hammill was first found in Normandy, where Robert, Ranulph, Turstan and Savaric Hamel were recorded in 1180. 1 The Saxon, Aldan Hamel was listed in the source Old English Bynames c. 1055 and later, Gregory Hamel was listed in Yorkshire, England c. 1170. 2 One of the first records of the family in Scotland was "William de Hameville [who] witnessed a confirmation charter of the fishery of Torduf between 1194-1211. As William de Heneuile or de Heyneuile he appears as witness in two Annandale charters by William Bruce, between 1194-1214, and in a resignation by Dunegal, son of Udard within the same period. In the reign of William the Lion, Walter de Hamule settled in Lothian where he obtained lands. He made a grant to the Abbey of Newbattle, Alan Homel perambulated the lands of Rath, c. 1206. Andreas Homyl was bailie of Roxburgh c. 1338, and John Homyl acted as bailie for Sir John Montgomery in 1413. John Homil or Homel was juror in an inquiry respecting right to muir ground at Irvine, 1417. Another John Homyll was appointed Master of the Grammar School of Aberdeen, 1418. Robert de Hommyl had a charter of Roughwood, Ayrshire, and confirmation of previous and older grants to his family in 1452, and Hugh Hanunill of Roughwood went to Ireland with Montgomery of Ards." 3 Early History of the Hammill familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hammill research. Another 231 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1143, 1194, 1206, 1214, 1379, 1418, 1482, 1487, 1497, 1514, 1527, 1548, 1550, 1606, 1620, 1648, 1671, 1678 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Hammill History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hammill Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Hamill, Hammill, Hamil, Hommill, Homill, Homil, Hammel, Hammell and many more. Early Notables of the Hammill familyAnother 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hammill Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Hammill family to IrelandSome of the Hammill family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Hammill migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Hammill Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- William Hammill, aged 23, who arrived in New York in 1812 4
- Patrick Hammill, who landed in Philadelphia Pennsylvania in 1816 4
- George Hammill, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1844 4
- Owen Hammill, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1854 4
- Pat Hammill, aged 21, who arrived in New York in 1854 4
Hammill migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Hammill Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Ann Hammill, aged 20, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833 aboard the brig "Silestria" from Belfast, Ireland
Hammill migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Hammill Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. Edward Hammill, (b. 1812), aged 26, Irish labourer who was convicted in Armagh, Ireland for 7 years for coining, transported aboard the "Clyde" on 11th May 1838, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 5
- Mr. William Hammill, British Convict who was convicted in Coventry, England for 10 years, transported aboard the "Dudbrook" on 17th November 1852, arriving in Western Australia 6
- Mr. Anthony Hammill, (b. 1809), aged 45, Cornish farm labourer, from Redruth, Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "Lady Ann" arriving in New South Wales, Australia on 29th September 1854 7
- Mrs. Mary Hammill, (b. 1819), aged 35, Cornish settler, from Ludgvan, Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "Lady Ann" arriving in New South Wales, Australia on 29th September 1854 7
- Mr. Richard Hammill, (b. 1832), aged 46, Cornish gardener travelling aboard the ship "La Hogue" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 21st October 1878 8
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Hammill migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Hammill Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. John Hammill, (b. 1855), aged 21, Cornish blacksmith departing on 14th April 1876 aboard the ship "Camperdown" going to Marlborough, New Zealand arriving in port on 4th July 1876 9
- Mr. David Hammill, (b. 1858), aged 19, Cornish farm labourer departing on 19th November 1877 aboard the ship "Piako" going to Bluff or Otago, New Zealand arriving in port on 5th February 1878 9
- Mrs. Grace Hammill, (b. 1857), aged 20, Cornish settler departing on 19th November 1877 aboard the ship "Piako" going to Bluff or Otago, New Zealand arriving in port on 5th February 1878 9
- Mr. James Hammill, (b. 1855), aged 23, Cornish farm labourer departing on 29th October 1878 aboard the ship "Western Monarch" going to Bluff or Otago, New Zealand arriving in port on 26th February 1879 9
- Mr. James Hammill, (b. 1855), aged 23, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Western Monarch" arriving in New Zealand in 1879 10
Contemporary Notables of the name Hammill (post 1700) | + |
- John Hammill (1875-1936), American politician, 24th Governor of Iowa (1925-1931), 25th Lieutenant Governor of Iowa (1921-1925), Member of the Iowa Senate (1908-1913)
- Caleb Wild Hammill (1863-1921), American co-founder of the banking investment firm of Shearson, Hammill & Co. in 1912
- Thomas J. Hammill, American Republican politician, Candidate for Michigan State House of Representatives from Wayne County 19th District, 1962 11
- John Hammill (1875-1936), American Republican politician, Member of Iowa State Senate, 1908-12; Lieutenant Governor of Iowa, 1921-25; Governor of Iowa, 1925-31; Candidate in primary for U.S. Senator from Iowa, 1930 11
- John Hammill, American politician, U.S. Consular Agent in SAINT Helens, 1884-98 11
- Frank H. Hammill (1857-1922), American Republican politician, Speaker of the Rhode Island State House of Representatives, 1915-19; Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1916 11
- Mrs. Dan B. Hammill, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1956 11
- J. Eric Hammill (b. 1932), Canadian farmer and former politician, Member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island for Borden-Kinkora (1996-2003)
- Adam James Hammill (b. 1988), English footballer
- Peter Joseph Andrew Hammill (b. 1948), English singer, songwriter and founding member of Van der Graaf Generator
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