Adamsons History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland/England
England
Ireland

Early Origins of the Adamsons family

The surname Adamsons was first found in Angus, where one of the first records of the name was "Adam filius Ade filius Philippi [who] was burgess of Suhtberewick in 1261. " 1 John Adamson of the same county took an oath of fealty in 1296.

Early History of the Adamsons family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Adamsons research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1261, 1296, 1433, 1581, 1587, 1639 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Adamsons History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Adamsons Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Adamsone, Addamson, Adamson and others.

Early Notables of the Adamsons family

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Migration of the Adamsons family to Ireland

Some of the Adamsons family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 60 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 Adamsons family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Thomas Adamson who settled in Galveston Texas in 1872; George Adamson settled in Virginia in 1679; John Adamson settled in Barbados in 1678.

The Adamsons Motto +

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: Crux mihi grata quies
Motto Translation: The Cross gives me welcome rest.

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)