Cogshill History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe origins of the Cogshill name lie with England's ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It comes from when the family lived in Cockhill, in Yorkshire. It is from the place-name that the family name is derived. Early Origins of the Cogshill familyThe surname Cogshill was first found in North Yorkshire, at Cockhill (Cock Hill) where the earliest known bearer of the name was Ralph de Coghull, who was listed in the Assize Rolls of 1286. The Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 list Elizabetha de Cokhill and Johannes de Cockhill. 1 There is another Cockhill in Somerset but this was the ancient home of the Carey family. 2 Early History of the Cogshill familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cogshill research. Another 94 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1633, 1673, 1692 and 1738 are included under the topic Early Cogshill History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Cogshill Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Cogshill were recorded, including Coghill, Coggshill, Cockhill, Cogdill, Cogdell and others. Early Notables of the Cogshill familyMore information is included under the topic Early Cogshill Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Cogshill family to IrelandSome of the Cogshill family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Cogshill familyTo escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Cogshill family emigrate to North America: Mary Coghill, who settled in Virginia in 1684; George Coggshill, who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1822; and D.J. Coghill, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1851..
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: Non dormit qui custodit Motto Translation: No sleep for those on guard.
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