Feltham History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Feltham is a name whose history on English soil dates back to the wave of migration that followed the Norman Conquest of England of 1066. The Feltham family lived in Middlesex, where they were Lords of the Manor of Feltham.

Early Origins of the Feltham family

The surname Feltham was first found in Middlesex at Feltham, today a suburban town in the London Borough of Hounslow, West London. "This place, which is noticed in Domesday Book, is supposed to have been originally called Feldham, signifying 'the field village.' " 1 Actually the parish dates back to Saxon times when in 969 it was known as Feltham. 2

The aforementioned Domesday Book actually lists the parish as Felteham. 3 The lands were originally granted by the Count of Mortaine on behalf of Duke William. They were Lords of the manor of Feltham, and under tenants to the Count, and the name emerged as de Feltham. The manor house and nearly the entire village was rebuilt in 1634 after and accidental fire which also claimed the parish records.

Early History of the Feltham family

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Feltham Spelling Variations

A multitude of spelling variations characterize Norman surnames. Many variations occurred because Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England also had a pronounced effect, as did the court languages of Latin and French. Therefore, one person was often referred to by several different spellings in a single lifetime. The various spellings include Fealtham, Feltham, Feltam, Fealtam and others.

Early Notables of the Feltham family

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was

Owen Feltham (1602-1668), an English writer, author of a book entitled Resolves, Divine, Moral, and Political (c. 1620.) He "was son of Thomas Felltham of Mutford in Suffolk, and of Mary, daughter of...

Feltham Ranking

In Newfoundland, Canada, the name Feltham is the 199^th most popular surname with an estimated 211 people with that name. 4

Feltham migration to the United States +

Many English families left England, to avoid the chaos of their homeland and migrated to the many British colonies abroad. Although the conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and some travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute, once in the colonies, many of the families prospered and made valuable contributions to the cultures of what would become the United States and Canada. Research into the origins of individual families in North America has revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Feltham or a variant listed above:

Feltham Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Thomas Feltham, who settled in Virginia in 1649

Feltham Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Thomas and Abel Feltham, who settled in Deer Island in 1830
Joseph Feltham, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1846
Samuel Feltham was in Silver Hare in 1871
Mr. Arthur Feltham, (b. 1870), aged 19, Cornish labourer departing from Liverpool aboard the ship "Etruria" arriving in New York, USA on 25 February 1889 5
Clara Feltham, aged 18, who settled in America from London, in 1892

Feltham Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Eatel Feltham, aged 28, who immigrated to America from London, England, in 1910
Albert Edward Feltham, aged 21, who landed in America from Borstal, England, in 1912
Amy Amelia Feltham, aged 15, who landed in America from London, England, in 1915
Beatrice May Feltham, aged 1, who immigrated to the United States from Rochester, England, in 1920
Albert Edward Feltham, aged 29, who immigrated to the United States from Rochester, England, in 1920
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Feltham migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Feltham Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

John Feltham held fishing rights at Pig Island, Newfoundland in 1803 6
Sarah Feltham, who settled in Pool's Island, Newfoundland in 1830 6
John Feltham, who settled in Fair Island, Newfoundland in 1849 6

Feltham Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

Dorcas Feltham, aged 26, who immigrated to St. John's, Newfoundland, in 1916
Dorcas Feltham, aged 30, who settled in Pools Harbor, Newfoundland, in 1921
Abel Feltham, aged 44, who settled in Clovertown, Newfoundland in 1922
Alberta Feltham, aged 27, who immigrated to Twillingate, Newfoundland, in 1923
Alpheus Feltham, aged 32, who settled in Bonavista, Newfoundland, in 1923

Feltham migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Feltham Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Thomas Feltham who was convicted in Dorset, England for life, transported aboard the "Circassian" on 4th November 1832, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 7
Joseph Feltham, aged 22, a farm labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1851 aboard the ship "Marion" 8
Mr. Joseph Feltham, English convict who was convicted in Dorchester, Dorset, England for 10 years, transported aboard the "Equestrian" on 27th August 1852, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Island) 9

Feltham migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Feltham Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Rochard Feltham, aged 37, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Seringapatam" in 1856
Miss Ada Feltham, Cornish settler departing on 16th November 1874 aboard the ship "Rakaia" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 7th February 1875 10
Mrs. Sarah Feltham, (b. 1850), aged 24, Cornish settler departing on 16th November 1874 aboard the ship "Rakaia" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 7th February 1875 10
Mr. Walter Feltham, (b. 1871), aged 3, Cornish settler departing on 16th November 1874 aboard the ship "Rakaia" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 7th February 1875 10
Mr. William Feltham, (b. 1843), aged 31, Cornish miner departing on 16th November 1874 aboard the ship "Rakaia" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 7th February 1875 10
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Contemporary Notables of the name Feltham (post 1700) +

Christopher Glen Feltham (b. 1972), Australian-born, former English cricketer who played from Staffordshire (1996-1997)
John Feltham (1780-1813), English travel writer
Walter George Feltham (1864-1904), English cricketer who played for Hampshire in 1884
Mark Feltham (b. 1955), English musician, member of the British rhythm and blues band Nine Below Zero
Terence Stanley Crathern Feltham (1896-1971), Chief Architect in the Public Works Department of Hong Kong
Oliver Feltham, Australian philosopher and translator working in Paris
Aaron Feltham (b. 1982), Canadian silver and bronze medalist water polo player
Gerald A. Feltham (b. 1938), Canadian accounting researcher and educator, Professor Emeritus at the Sauder School of Business at University of British Columbia
Louise Feltham (b. 1935), Newfoundland-born, Canadian politician, Member of Parliament for Wild Rose, Alberta (1988-1993)
Lex Feltham, Australian musician, former member of Frenzal Rhomb
... (Another 3 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Feltham family +

The Feltham 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: Portanti spolia palma
Motto Translation: The prize is to him that carries off the booty.