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![Show Contents]() Aldarton History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The ancestors of the name Aldarton date back to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from their residence in a region or farm with alder trees [1] or the farm of the great and wise warrior. [2] Early Origins of the Aldarton familyThe surname Aldarton was first found in Northamptonshire, Wiltshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, where Alderton, parishes or various sizes are still found today. The Domesday Book of 1086 lists: Aldritine in Gloucestershire and Northamptonshire; Aldritone, Wiltshire; and Alretuna, Suffolk. [3] The first record in early rolls was that of Alexander de Alreton who was listed in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1191. Later, John de Aldrinton was found in the Assize Rolls for Worcestershire in 1221 and much later, Richard Alderton was listed in the Subsidy Rolls for Sussex in 1525. [4] Early History of the Aldarton familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Aldarton research. Another 24 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 159 and 1592 are included under the topic Early Aldarton History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Aldarton Spelling VariationsAldarton 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 Aldarton have been found, including Alderton, Elderton, Eldarton, Aldarten, Eldertin and others. Early Notables of the Aldarton family (pre 1700)More information is included under the topic Early Aldarton Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Aldarton 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 Aldartons to arrive on North American shores: John Alderton who came at the time of the "Mayflower" in 1620; and settled in Plymouth, and later in Massachusetts, at the age of 21. Another John Alderton settled in Virginia in 1663.
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- Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
- Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
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