Stlawrent History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe surname Stlawrent is derived from the Old English personal names Lorens and Laurence, which were derived from the Latin name Laurentius. This name referred to a man from Laurentum, a town in Italy that was probably named for its laurels or bay trees. St. Lawrence, who was born in Huesca in Spain, became a deacon of Rome and was martyred in 258 AD, during the persecution of Valerianus. He gained a large following throughout Europe. Early Origins of the Stlawrent familyThe surname Stlawrent was first found in County Clare (Irish: An Clár) located on the west coast of Ireland in the province of Munster, where the family have been seated since the year 1177 having been granted their original lands by Strongbow, Earl of Pembroke, for the family's distinguished assistance in the invasion of Ireland in the year 1172. Since 1180, the St Lawrence family were the feudal lords of Howth. Christopher (or Stephen) St Lawrence was the 1st Baron Howth (died 1430 or 1435.) He was the progenitor of a long line of barons which continued until they became the Earls of Howth in 1767. This line continued until 1909. Howth Castle, was the ancestral home and family seat of the St Lawrence family. It was the setting for James Joyce's 1939 novel Finnegans Wake. Early History of the Stlawrent familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Stlawrent research. Another 161 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1166, 1430, 1435, 1460, 1462, 1465, 1485, 1488, 1503, 1526, 1542, 1550, 1568, 1589, 1597, 1600, 1607, 1618, 1619, 1627, 1628, 1643, 1671 and 1907 are included under the topic Early Stlawrent History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Stlawrent Spelling VariationsDuring the lifetime of an individual person, his name was often spelt by church officials and medieval scribes the way it sounded. An examination of the many different origins of each name has revealed many spelling variations for the name: St. Lawrence, St. Laurent, St. Laurence and many more. Early Notables of the Stlawrent familyNotable amongst the family up to this time was Christopher St Lawrence (d.1430), 1st Baron Howth; Christopher St Lawrence, 2nd Baron Howth (died 1462 or 1465), an Anglo-Irish nobleman; Robert St.Lawrence, 3rd Baron Howth (1435-ca.1488), Lord Chancellor of Ireland; Nicholas St Lawrence, 4th Baron Howth (c. 1460-1526), Irish soldier and statesman; Christopher St Lawrence, 5th Baron Howth... Migration of the Stlawrent family to IrelandSome of the Stlawrent family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Stlawrent familyIreland's Great Potato Famine left the country's inhabitants in extreme poverty and starvation. Many families left their homeland for North America for the promise of work, freedom and land ownership. Although the Irish were not free of economic and racial discrimination in North America, they did contribute greatly to the rapid development of bridges, canals, roads, and railways. Eventually, they would be accepted in other areas such as commerce, education, and the arts. An examination of immigration and passenger lists revealed many bearing the name Stlawrent: Thady St. Laurence who arrived in Canada in 1847; Etiene St Lawrence arrived in New York State in 1775.
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: Qui pense Motto Translation: Who thinks |