Among the all the peoples of ancient Scotland, the first to use the name Robertomb were the Strathclyde-Britons. It was a name for someone who lived in Lanarkshire.
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Early Origins of the Robertomb family
The surname Robertomb was first found in Lanarkshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Lannraig) a former county in the central Strathclyde region of Scotland, now divided into the Council Areas of North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, and the City of Glasgow, where they held a family seat in Roberton from very ancient times. The name was given by Robert, brother of Lambin, about the year 1220, often confused with Robertson, this name appears to be as old as if not older than the Robertsons of Struan.
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Early History of the Robertomb family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Robertomb research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1329, 1390, 1408, 1487, 1590, 1600, 1664 and 1672 are included under the topic Early Robertomb History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Robertomb Spelling Variations
The variation in the spelling of Medieval names is a result of the lack of spelling rules in the English language prior to the last few hundred years. Before that time, scribes spelled according to sound, often varying the spelling of name within a single document. Robertomb has appeared as Roberton, Robertoun, Robertown and others.
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Early Notables of the Robertomb family
Another 32 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Robertomb Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Robertomb family
As the persecution of Clan families continued, they sailed for North America in increasing numbers. In most cases, they found the freedom and opportunity they sought. Land was often available and the American War of Independence allowed Scots an opportunity to solidify their independence from the English crown. These settlers and their ancestors went on to play essential roles in the forging of the nations of the United States and Canada. Among them: John Roberton who arrived in Philadelphia in 1829.
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