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Paddon History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables

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Paddon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Scotland
Ireland

The name Paddon derived from the Scottish Gaelic Paidin and is a "pet or diminutive form of Padruig, 'little Pat' or 'Paddy'," which in turn is derived from the name Patrick. In Latin, the name is Padinus. 1

Early Origins of the Paddon family

The surname Paddon was first found in Dumfriesshire where the first entries are in the Latin form: " Padinus filius Kerkau, 'aput corrukes,' was one of the witnesses to the Diuise de Stobbo, c. 1190. Padinus, prepositus, witnessed an undated charter of three acres of Karruderes by Walter del Bois. Patin Mac Gillenef is in record in the reign of William the Lion, and Padyn, a chaplain, who witnessed a charter of confirmation by the Chapter of Dunblane, c. 1235, is doubtless Padin, presbyter of Mothel (Muthill) who appears in 1239. "1

Early History of the Paddon family

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Paddon Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Padyn, Padian, Padgen, Padine, Paddon and others.

Early Notables of the Paddon family

Notable amongst the family at this time was Alexander Peden (1626-1686), also known as Prophet Peden, one of the leading forces in the Covenanter movement. He "was born in or about 1626, according to some at the farm of Auchencloich, Ayrshire, and according to others in a small cottage near Sorn Castle, Ayrshire. In any case his father was in fairly good circumstances, being on close terms with the Boswells, lairds of Auchinleck. Peden attended the university of Glasgow; his name spelt Peathine is entered in the fourth class in 1648." 2After the Restoration of Charles II, Peden had to leave...
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Migration of the Paddon family to Ireland

Some of the Paddon family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Paddon migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Paddon Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

James and John Paddon, who arrived in New York in 1823
Wm. Paddon, aged 23, who immigrated to America from England, in 1893

Paddon Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

George Henry Paddon, aged 27, who immigrated to the United States from Tenblumeath, England, in 1909
Annie Paddon, aged 28, who landed in America from Devon, England, in 1909
Annie Paddon, aged 31, who immigrated to the United States from London, England, in 1911
Ceul John C. Paddon, aged 36, who settled in America from London, England, in 1911
Samuel Paddon, aged 29, who immigrated to the United States from London, England, in 1912
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Paddon migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Paddon Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

John A. Paddon, aged 59, who immigrated to St. John's, Newfoundland in 1913
Frances H. Paddon, aged 57, who settled in St. John's, Newfoundland in 1913
Anny Paddon, aged 23, who immigrated to Vancouver, Canada, in 1914
William Henry Paddon, aged 53, who immigrated to Vancouver, Canada, in 1914
Harry Paddon, aged 7, who immigrated to Indian Harbour, Newfoundland in 1923
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Paddon migration to Australia +

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

Paddon Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mary A. Paddon, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "D'Auvergne" in 1839 3
Mr. Frederick Paddon, English convict who was convicted in Maidstone, Kent, England for 15 years transported aboard the "Forfarshire" on 24th June 1843, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 4
Henry Paddon, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Louisa Baillie" in 1849 5

Paddon migration to New Zealand +

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:

Paddon Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Margaret Paddon, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Ernestina" in 1865
A. Paddon, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Mary Shepherd" in 1870

Contemporary Notables of the name Paddon (post 1700) +

Emmett R. Paddon, American Republican politician, Candidate in primary for Michigan State House of Representatives 1st District, 1970
William Anthony Paddon (1914-1995), Newfoundland-born, Canadian physician and Lieutenant-Governor of Newfoundland (1981-1986)
Group Captain Brian Paddon DSO (b. 1908), English Royal Air Force pilot who became a Prisoner of War and successfully escaped from Colditz Castle
James "Jim" Paddon (1922-1924), Australian World Sculling Champion
Hayden Paddon (b. 1987), New Zealand rally driver
Graham Charles Paddon (b. 1950), English footballer

Citations +

Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) D'AUVERGNE 1839. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1839D'Auvergne.htm
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 20th October 2022). https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/forfarshire
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) The LOUISA BAILLIE 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849LouisaBaillie.htm