Osbaldstume History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

The ancestors of the bearers of the Osbaldstume family name are thought have lived in ancient Anglo-Saxon England. They were first found in Osbaldeston, Lancashire. The place-name was recorded as Ossebaldistun c. 1200. Further research revealed that the name is derived from the Old English personal name Osbald with the suffix tun, which means "farm," added. The place-name means "farm belonging to Osbald."

Early Origins of the Osbaldstume family

The surname Osbaldstume was first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Early History of the Osbaldstume family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Osbaldstume research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1560, 1577, 1585, 1594, 1640, 1645, 1659, 1684, 1687, 1690, 1691, 1699, 1701, 1739, 1749, 1762 and 1764 are included under the topic Early Osbaldstume History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Osbaldstume Spelling Variations

Until quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Osbaldstume include Osbaldeston, Osbaldeson, Osbaldston, Osburton and others.

Early Notables of the Osbaldstume family

Distinguished members of the family include Edward Osbaldeston (c. 1560-1594) an English ordained deacon who was arrested the day after giving his first Mass on the feast day of St. Jerome, at York and later hanged, drawn, and quartered on 16 November, 1594, for being a Catholic priest, one of the eighty-five martyrs of England and Wales beatified by Pope John Paul II; William Osbaldeston or Osbolston (1577-1645)...
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Migration of the Osbaldstume family to Ireland

Some of the Osbaldstume family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the Osbaldstume family

Searching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Osbaldstume or a variant listed above: Robert Osbaldston, who settled in Maryland in 1741; Alexander Osburton settled in Virginia in 1636.

The Osbaldstume Motto +

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: Constance et firm
Motto Translation: Perserverance and decision.