Martlew History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Martlew family

The surname Martlew was first found in the ancient ecclesiastic parish of Rochdale of early-medieval origin in northern England, at Marland, an estate in the township of Castleton. "Marland, or Mereland (from its water), in this township (Castleton), is of high antiquity. Alan de Merland, Adam de Merland, and Andrew de Merland were living in the 13th century. A branch of the family of Marland continued to reside and hold lands at Marland from the earliest period until the latter part of the 17th century." 1

The Wills at Chester have three later entries for the family: James Marland, of Rochdale, 1584; Alice Marland, of Bradley; and John Marland, of Hartshead, Ashton-under-Lyne, 1610.

Alternatively, the name could have originated "from Marland (land on a lake) in Devonshire; dweller on the land by the lake." 2 3

The variant Martley claims their origin from Martley, a village and civil parish in the Malvern Hills district of the of Worcestershire.

Early History of the Martlew family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Martlew research. Another 86 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1659, 1693 and 1776 are included under the topic Early Martlew History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Martlew Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Marland, Markland, Merkland, Merland, Mearland, Marlane, Merlane, Mearlane, Marland and many more.

Early Notables of the Martlew family

Distinguished members of the family include Jeremiah Markland (1693-1776), an English classical scholar, born in Childwall in Lancashire. He was the private tutor to the son of W. Strode of Punsbourn, Hertfordshire.Robert Markland was an English politician who sat in the House...
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Martlew migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Martlew Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Charles Martlew, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Orleana" in 1840 4
Phillis Martlew, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Orleana" in 1840 4
William Martlew, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Orleana" in 1840 4
James Martlew, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Orleana" in 1840 4
Henry Martlew, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Orleana" in 1840 4
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Contemporary Notables of the name Martlew (post 1700) +

Alison Martlew, American musician, best known as the bassist for the punk rock band The Butchies, from Durham, North Carolina, active from 1985 to 2005
Mrs. Edith Mary Martlew B.E.M., British recipient of Medallist of the British Empire Medal 29th December 2018 for services to the community in St Helens, Merseyside 5
Eric Anthony Martlew (b. 1949), British Labour Party politician, Member of Parliament for Carlisle (1987-2010)

Historic Events for the Martlew family +

HMS Prince of Wales

Mr. Victor Martlew, British Able Seaman, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and died in the sinking 6

Citations +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) ORLEANA 1840. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1840Orleana.htm
"Birthday and New Year Honours Lists (1940 to 2019)." Issue 62507, 28 December 2018 | London Gazette, The Gazette, Dec. 2018, www.thegazette.co.uk/honours-lists
HMS Prince of Wales Crew members. (Retrieved 2014, April 9) . Retrieved from http://www.forcez-survivors.org.uk/biographies/listprincecrew.html