Today's generation of the Bolmannough family inherits a name that was first used by the Scottish tribe known as the Picts. The first family to use the name Bolmannough lived in the old lands of Balmanno in Kincardine. The name is a topographic or local surname, which was given to a family who held a barony or lands, had houses, manors or estates in the area.
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Early Origins of the Bolmannough family
The surname Bolmannough was first found in Kincardine, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.
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Early History of the Bolmannough family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bolmannough research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1447, 1534 and 1582 are included under the topic Early Bolmannough History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Bolmannough Spelling Variations
Repeated and inaccurate translation of Scottish names from Gaelic to English and back resulted in a wide variety of spelling variations with single names. Bolmannough has appeared Balmano, Belmano, Belmanno, Bolmano, Ballmanno and many more.
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Early Notables of the Bolmannough family
Notable amongst the Clan at this time was John Belleman or Belmain was, according to Fuller, the French tutor of Edward VI. "The prince appears to have commenced his studies under his instructor in his seventh year (1534). Belleman seems, however, to have been retained... Another 44 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bolmannough Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Bolmannough family
Many Scottish families suffered enormous hardships and were compelled to leave their country of birth. They traveled to Ireland and Australia, but mostly to the colonies of North America, where many found the freedom and opportunity they sought. It was not without a fight, though, as many were forced to stand up and defend their freedom in the American War of Independence. The ancestors of these Scots abroad have rediscovered their heritage in the last century through the Clan societies and other organizations that have sprung up across North America. Immigration and passenger ship lists show some important early immigrants bearing the name Bolmannough: Bamon Balmon who settled in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1868. William Belmano arrived in Philadelphia in 1856.
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.
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