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The surname Trenton was first found in Staffordshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1250 when John of Trentham was prior of Trentham.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Trenton research. Another 111 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1512, 1515, 1519, 1536, 1538, 1547, 1575, 1587, 1601, 1605, 1617 and 1627 are included under the topic Early Trenton History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Trentham, Trentam, Trentom, Trentem and others.
Distinguished members of the family include Thomas Trentham (ca. 1487-1519), an English politician, Member of the Parliament for Shrewsbury in 1512 and 1515; Richard Trentham (ca.1515-1547), an English politician, Member of...
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