MacParlon History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe MacParlon name is thought to be derived from the medieval female personal name "Peronel, Pernel, Parnell," which came from the Latin "Petronilla," or "Petronia," which was the name of an early Roman martyr. 1 Other sources suggest that the MacParlon name is a reference to Pernelle, Normandy, a place of residence prior to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. "Pernelle was near Valognes, Normandy." 2 Early Origins of the MacParlon familyThe surname MacParlon was first found in Cheshire where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D. The township of Poulton, with Spittal was once a family seat as the manor was once held by the Parnell family. 3 By the time of the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, the family had scattered and entries were found as both a forename and surname: Petronilla de le Le in Oxfordshire; Pernel Clere in Huntingdonshire; William Peronel and Alexander Pernel in Cambridgeshire. 1 "The Parnells are now principally seated in Devon and Cornwall, but there are a few in Cambridgeshire." 4 Early History of the MacParlon familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our MacParlon research. Another 64 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1679 and 1718 are included under the topic Early MacParlon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. MacParlon Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years the English language had no fixed system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations occurred commonly in Anglo Norman surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name MacParlon were recorded, including Parnell, Parnel, Parnall and others. Early Notables of the MacParlon familyMore information is included under the topic Early MacParlon Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the MacParlon family to IrelandSome of the MacParlon family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the MacParlon familyThe unstable environment in England at this time caused numerous families to board ships and leave in search of opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad in places like Ireland, Australia, and particularly the New World. The voyage was extremely difficult, however, and only taken at great expense. The cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels caused many to arrive diseased and starving, not to mention destitute from the enormous cost. Still opportunity in the emerging nations of Canada and the United States was far greater than at home and many went on to make important contributions to the cultures of their adopted countries. An examination of many early immigration records reveals that people bearing the name MacParlon arrived in North America very early: Walter and William Parnell, who arrived in Virginia in 1623; Edward Parnell, who came to Bermuda in 1635; Daniel Parnell, who settled in Georgia with his wife in 1735.
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: Te digna sequere Motto Translation: Follow worthy things.
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