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![Show Contents]() Adems History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Adems familyThe surname Adems was first found in Norfolk where it is thought that the first record of the name was Richard Adamessone who was listed there in the 13th century. 1 Early History of the Adems familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Adems 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 Adems History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Adems Spelling VariationsThe name Adems, appeared in many references, and from time to time, the surname was spelt Adamsone, Addamson, Adamson and others. Early Notables of the Adems familyAnother 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Adems Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Adems family to Ireland
Some of the Adems 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.
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The New World beckoned as many of the settlers in Ireland, known as the Scotch/Irish, became disenchanted. They sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. Some called them, less romantically, the "coffin ships." Amongst the early settlers who could be considered kinsmen of the Adems family, or who bore a variation of the surname Adems were
Adems Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Elizabeth Adems, aged 45, who arrived in New York, NY in 1804 2
- Martha Adems, aged 6, who arrived in New York, NY in 1804 2
- Robert Adems, aged 45, who landed in New York, NY in 1804 2
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.
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Adems migration to the United States 
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