Churton History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

The ancestors of the Churton surname lived among the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. The name comes from when they lived at Churton, in Staffordshire.

Early Origins of the Churton family

The surname Churton was first found in Staffordshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Churton family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Churton research. Another 57 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1180, 1636, 1642, 1744, 1754 and 1831 are included under the topic Early Churton History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Churton Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Churton include Churton, Chirton, Chirtona and others.

Early Notables of the Churton family

Notables of the family at this time include

Ralph Churton (1754-1831) an Archdeacon of St...

Churton migration to the United States +

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants:

Churton Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Churton, who settled in South Dakota
Sarah Churton, who arrived in New York in 1843

Churton migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Churton Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

J F Churton, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840 aboard the ship "Bolton"
John Frederick Churton, aged 41, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Bolton" in 1840
Mary Churton, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Bolton" in 1840
Alexander Churton, aged 11, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Bolton" in 1840
Catherine Churton, aged 10, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Bolton" in 1840
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Contemporary Notables of the name Churton (post 1700) +

William Ralph Churton (d. 1828), English author, third son of Archdeacon Ralph Churton 1
Ralph Churton (1754-1831), English divine, Archdeacon of St. David's, born on an estate called the Snabb, in the township of Bickley and parish of Malpas, Cheshire, on 8 Dec. 1754 1
Edward Churton (1800-1874), English theologian and Spanish scholar, born on 26 Jan. 1800 at Middleton Cheney, Northamptonshire 1
John Churton Collins (1848-1908), English scholar and critic

The Churton 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: Avancez
Motto Translation: Advance.

Citations +

Wikisource contributors. "Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900." Wikisource . Wikisource , 4 Jun. 2018. Web. 30 June 2020