| ![Show Contents]() Colleson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Scotland
Etymology of CollesonWhat does the name Colleson mean? The name Colleson originated among the descendants of the ancient Pictish clans. It is derived from son of Collie which is a diminutive of Nicholas. Early Origins of the Colleson familyThe surname Colleson was first found in Aberdeenshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Obar Dheathain), a historic county, and present day Council Area of Aberdeen, located in the Grampian region of northeastern Scotland, where they held a family seat from very early times. Early History of the Colleson familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Colleson research. Another 165 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1449, 1531, 1584, 1596 and 1674 are included under the topic Early Colleson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Colleson Spelling VariationsDuring the Middle Ages, there was no basic set of rules and scribes wrote according to sound. The correct spelling of Scottish names were further compromised after many haphazard translations from Gaelic to English and back. Spelling variations of the name Colleson include Collison, Collisone, Colesoun, Colison, Colisone, Caullison, Cawlison, Cawllison, Colleson, Coleson, Collisoun, Collisson and many more. Early Notables of the Colleson familyMore information is included under the topic Early Colleson Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Colleson migration to Canada | + |
Scots left their country by the thousands to travel to Australia and North America. Desperate for freedom and an opportunity to fend for themselves, many paid huge fees and suffered under terrible conditions on long voyages. Still, for those who made the trip, freedom and opportunity awaited. In North America, many fought their old English oppressors in the American War of Independence. In recent years, Scottish heritage has been an increasingly important topic, as Clan societies and other organizations have renewed people's interest in their history. An examination of passenger and immigration lists shows many early settlers bearing the name of Colleson: Colleson Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century- Mr. Nicolas Colleson, French settler travelling to Canada for work arriving on 5th April 1644 1
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: Hoc virtutis opus
Motto Translation: This is the work of virtue.
- Debien, Gabriel. Liste Des Engagés Pour Le Canada Au XVIIe Siècle. Vol. 6, Laval University, 1952. (Retreived 24th May 2018). Retrieved from https://lebloguedeguyperron.wordpress.com/2016/06/30/130-liste-des-contrats-dengagement-pour-la-nouvelle-france-releves-a-la-rochelle-entre-1634-et-1679/
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