| ![Show Contents]() Assmore History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of AssmoreWhat does the name Assmore mean? The ancestors of the bearers of the Assmore family name are thought have lived in ancient Anglo-Saxon England. They were first found in the counties of Dorset and Wiltshire. The family name Ash is of topographical derivation and indicates that members of the family once lived in close proximity to an ash tree. 1 Early Origins of the Assmore familyThe surname Assmore was first found in the counties of Dorset and Wiltshire in the south of England. 2 Ashmore is a parish, in the union of Shaftesbury, hundred of Cranborne, Shaston division of Dorset. "The church, erected in 1433, is a plain edifice of stone and flint. " 3 The Ash in this case was in ancient Saxon a spear, and became the name of one who was adept in the handling of a spear. Sifting though archival materials, we found Elias de Asmore in the Subsidy Rolls for Sussex in 1296, and later as de Ashmer in 1327. Early Wiltshire records show William Asschmere there in 1349. 4 Early History of the Assmore familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Assmore research. Another 69 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1584, 1585, 1587, 1588, 1592, 1621 and 1773 are included under the topic Early Assmore History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Assmore Spelling VariationsUntil quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Assmore include Ashmore, Ashmoor, Aschmoor, Aschmore and others. Early Notables of the Assmore familyJohn Ashmore (fl. 1621), who was the first who attempted a translation into English of selected odes of Horace. In 1621 he published 'Certain selected Odes of Horace Englished, and their Arguments annexed.' To the translations are added a number of epigrams and anagrams. The translations show considerable facility of versification, and are by no means devoid of grace; but the translator's choice is for longer measures, and there is a want of light lyric speed. Many of...
Another 78 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Assmore Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Assmore family to IrelandSome of the Assmore family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 67 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Assmore familySearching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Assmore or a variant listed above: William Ashmore settled in Maryland in 1634; Anthony Ashmore settled in Barbados in 1635; John Ashmore settled in Maryland in 1634; and another John Ashmore settled in Pennsylvania in 1680.
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: Cave adsum
Motto Translation: Beware I am here.
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- Barber, Henry, British Family Names London: Elliot Stock, 62 Paternoster Row, 1894. Print.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- 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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