Adlown History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of AdlownWhat does the name Adlown mean? The ancestry of the name Adlown can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a name for a soldier. The surname Adlown literally means noble protector. The name was derived from the Old English adel helm which literally means "eagle shield." 1 Another source claims the name was "from adel, meaning fine, noble, and ham, meaning a village or castle. " 2 Early Origins of the Adlown familyThe surname Adlown was first found in the county of Somerset in south western England where, it is said the family had been settled centuries before the Norman Conquest in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Adlown familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Adlown research. Another 82 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1631, 1659, 1677, 1750 and 1823 are included under the topic Early Adlown History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Adlown Spelling VariationsAdlown has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Adlown have been found, including Headlam, Adhelm, Eadhelm, Adelhelm, Addlam, Adlum, Adlam and many more. Early Notables of the Adlown familyNotables of this surname at this time include: Captain W. Adlam, who fought with the "Roundheads" (Parliamentarians) during the English Civil War of the 17th century; and Captain S. Adlam, who fought in the French wars in Canada.
Richard Edlin or... Migration of the Adlown family to IrelandSome of the Adlown family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Adlown familyIn an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Adlowns to arrive on North American shores: John Adlam who arrived at Nevis in 1670. John Adlum (1759-1836), was a major in the American Provisional Army during the American Revolutionary War, and later a Brigadier General in the Pennsylvania militia.
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