Show ContentsBolderstone History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Bolderstone Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

Etymology of Bolderstone

What does the name Bolderstone mean?

Among the all the peoples of ancient Scotland, the first to use the name Bolderstone were the Strathclyde-Britons. It was a name for someone who lived in the region of West Lothian or Linlithgow.

Early Origins of the Bolderstone family

The surname Bolderstone was first found in West Lothian, or Linlithgow, where they were very anciently seated. The lands of Balderstone were originally held by a man named Baldhere or Bealdhere, or Baldheres town. He held a family seat there about the year 1150.

Early History of the Bolderstone family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bolderstone research. Another 161 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1599, 1628, 1634 and 1663 are included under the topic Early Bolderstone History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bolderstone Spelling Variations

The variation in the spelling of Medieval names is a result of the lack of spelling rules in the English language prior to the last few hundred years. Before that time, scribes spelled according to sound, often varying the spelling of name within a single document. Bolderstone has appeared as Balderstone, Balderstoun, Balderston, Balderton, Batherstain, Baldirston, Baldirstone, Baldirstan, Baldirstoun, Baldeston and many more.

Early Notables of the Bolderstone family

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Bolderstone migration to Australia+

Bolderstone Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Thomas Bolderstone, aged 32, who arrived in South Australia in 1851 aboard the ship "Sultana" 1
  • Christopher Bolderstone, aged 16, who arrived in South Australia in 1851 aboard the ship "Sultana" 1
  • Henry Bolderstone, aged 22, who arrived in South Australia in 1851 aboard the ship "Sultana" 1
  • Robert Bolderstone, aged 26, who arrived in South Australia in 1851 aboard the ship "Sultana" 1

The Bolderstone 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: Constance et ferme
Motto Translation: Perserverance and decision.
  1. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) SULTANA 1851. Retrieved http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1851Sultana.htm

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