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![Show Contents]() Lawn History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Lawn is a name that came to England in the 11th century wave of migration that was set off by the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Lawn family lived in Staffordshire. Their name is derived from the Old English word lanu and literally translates as dweller in the Lane. Early Origins of the Lawn familyThe surname Lawn was first found in Staffordshire where the family claim descent from De La Lane as listed in the Roll of Battle Abbey. 1 This source continues "a family illustrious in history for the part they took in the preservation of King Charles II. After the battle of Worcester, Col. John Lane, head of the house, received the fugitive Prince at his mansion of Bentley, whence his Majesty was conveyed in disguise by the Colonel's eldest sister, Jane Lane, to her cousin Mrs. Norton's residence in Bristol. This loyal lady received after the Restoration an annual pension of £1,000 for life. Her brother, the cavalier Col. Lane was granted the especial badge of honour, the arms of England (three lions passant guardant on a red field) in a canton for his efforts." 1 The Royal Crown in the crest also bears to the family's recognition as does the family motto which translates as "Guard the King." Bentley Hall [in Bentley, Staffordshire], the ancient manor-house of the Lane family, is distinguished as the residence of Colonel Lane. The Hall is a neat building standing on an eminence." 2 Early History of the Lawn familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lawn research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1591, 1609, 1626, 1630, 1644, 1651, 1660, 1661, 1662, 1663, 1667, 1675, 1689 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Lawn History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lawn Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Lawn has been recorded under many different variations, including Lane, Lawn, Lone, Loan, Lain, Laine and others. Early Notables of the Lawn familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was Benjamin Lany (Laney) (1591-1675), an English academic and bishop from Ipswich, Master of Pembroke College, Cambridge (1630-1644) and (1660-1662), Bishop of Peterborough (1660-1663) of Lincoln (1663-1667) and of Ely (1667-1675); Colonel John Lane of Bentley (1609-1667), English Member of Parliament for Lichfield, Staffordshire (1661 to 1667), and Royalist colonel who had given refuge to King Charles II at...
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Some of the Lawn family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 82 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Lawns were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America:
Lawn Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Mary Lawn, who landed in Maryland in 1638 3
Lawn Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Robert Lawn, who arrived in America in 1795 3
Lawn Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Edward Lawn, who landed in New York, NY in 1816 3
- John Lawn, aged 19, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1864 3
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Lawn Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- William Lawn, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Phoebe" in 1847 4
- Jane Lawn, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Phoebe" in 1847 4
- Caroline Lawn, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Phoebe" in 1847 4
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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: Lawn Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- James Lawn, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Asterope" in 1870
- Mr. Charles H. Lawn, (b. 1870), aged 3, Cornish settler departing on 18th April 1873 aboard the ship "Halcione" arriving in Wellington, New Zealand on 14th July 1873 5
- Mrs. Harriet E. Lawn, (b. 1847), aged 26, Cornish settler departing on 18th April 1873 aboard the ship "Halcione" arriving in Wellington, New Zealand on 14th July 1873 5
| Contemporary Notables of the name Lawn (post 1700) | + |
- Constance Ellen Lawn (1944-2018), American independent broadcast journalist, the longest-serving White House correspondent
- John J. Lawn, American state legislator serving in the Massachusetts House of Representatives
- John C. "Jack" Lawn, American Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (1985-1990)
- Chris Lawn (b. 1972), Irish former Tyrone Gaelic footballer
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: Garde le Roy
Motto Translation: Guard the king.
- Burke, John Bernard, The Roll of Battle Abbey. London: Edward Churton, 26, Holles Street, 1848, Print.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) PHOEBE 1847. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1847Phoebe.htm
- Cornwall Online Parish Clerks. (Retrieved 2018, April 30). Emigrants to Wellington 1872-1880 [PDF]. Retrieved from http://www.opc-cornwall.org/Resc/pdfs/emigration_nz_wellington.pdf
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