Shaddon History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Shaddon familyThe surname Shaddon was first found in Ayrshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Inbhir Àir), formerly a county in the southwestern Strathclyde region of Scotland, that today makes up the Council Areas of South, East, and North Ayrshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times, some say before the 12th century. Early History of the Shaddon familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Shaddon research. Another 191 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1625, 1708, 1750, 1759, 1776 and 1798 are included under the topic Early Shaddon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Shaddon Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Shedden, Sheddan, Sheddans, Sheddens and others. Early Notables of the Shaddon familyMore information is included under the topic Early Shaddon Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Shaddon family to IrelandSome of the Shaddon family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Shaddon familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Charles Sheddon, who came to North America in 1747; James Sheddan, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1758; Robert Sheddan, who came to Portsmouth, VA in 1759.
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: Fidem Meam Observabo Motto Translation: I will keep my faith. |