The surname Chisholme was first found in Roxburghshire 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 Chisholme family
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Chisholme Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Chisholm, Chissolm, Chisham, Chisholme, Chism, Chisolm, Chisolt, Chissum and many more.
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Early Notables of the Chisholme family
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Migration of the Chisholme family to Ireland
Some of the Chisholme family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Chisholme migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Chisholme Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Alexander Chisholme, who settled in Georgia in 1735
Chisholme migration to Canada
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Chisholme Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
Mr. Hugh Chisholme U.E. born in Scotland who settled in Saint Stephen, New Brunswick c. 1783 member of the Port Matoon Association 1
Chisholme migration to Australia
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:
Chisholme Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
Mr. William Chisholme who was convicted in Lancaster, Lancashire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Bussorah Merchant" on 24th March 1828, arriving in New South Wales, Australia2
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: Feros ferio Motto Translation: I am fierce with the fierce.
Suggested Readings for the name Chisholme
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The Chisz: A History of the Chisholme/Chism Family by John D. Chism.
Citations
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Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
