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![Show Contents]() Strafforde History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Strafforde surname is a habitation name derived from one of various places, so named. These place names come from the Old English words "stroet," and "ford;" thus describing a location where the road crossed a stream. Places named Stratford that can be found in the Domesday Book include towns in Suffolk, Wiltshire, and of course Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, held at that time by the Bishop of Worcester. Early Origins of the Strafforde familyThe surname Strafforde was first found in Suffolk where a Robert de Stratford was listed in the Domesday Book, as holding the Hundred of Samford both before and after the Conquest. John de Stratford (died 1348) was Archbishop of Canterbury and Treasurer and Chancellor of England. He was born at Stratford-on-Avon, where he and his brother Robert de Stratford (died 1362) held property. His father, the elder Robert de Stratford is attributed the foundation in 1296 of the chapel of the guild at Stratford and of the almshouses in connection therewith. Ralph de Stratford (died 1354), was Bishop of London and probably the son of a sister of John de Stratford, Archbishop of Canterbury, and of Robert de Stratford, Bishop of Chichester. 1 Early History of the Strafforde familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Strafforde research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1379, 1589, 1602, 1633, 1640, 1660, 1689, 1698, 1707, 1727, 1736, 1739 and 1777 are included under the topic Early Strafforde History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Strafforde Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Stratford, Strafford and others. Early Notables of the Strafforde familyAnother 41 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Strafforde Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Strafforde family to Ireland
Some of the Strafforde family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 61 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Strafforde familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: David Stratford, a servant sent to the Foreign Plantations, who arrived in Nevis in 1661; Joseph Stratford, who arrived in Maryland in 1664; Amy Stratford, who came to Virginia in 1669.
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: Virtuti nihil obstat et armis
Motto Translation: Nothing resists valour and arms.
- Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
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