Libbertone History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Libbertone familyThe surname Libbertone was first found in Midlothian where they held a family seat from early times, soon after the Norman Conquest in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Libbertone familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Libbertone research. Another 142 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1405, 1425 and 1603 are included under the topic Early Libbertone History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Libbertone Spelling VariationsDuring the era when a person's name, tribe and posterity was one of his most important possessions, many different spellings were found in the archives examined. Libbertone occurred in many references, and spelling variations of the name found included Libberton, Liberton, Lyberton, Lybberton, Libbertoun, Libertoun, Lybertoun, Lybbertoun, Lebirton and many more. Early Notables of the Libbertone familyMore information is included under the topic Early Libbertone Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Libbertone familyGradually becoming disenchanted with life in Ireland many of these uprooted families sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. These overcrowded ships often arrived with only 60 to 70% of their original passenger list, many dying of illness and the elements, were buried at sea. In North America, early immigrants bearing the family name Libbertone, or a spelling variation of the surname include: D. Libberton who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1796.
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