Show ContentsCumstock History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Cumstock family

The surname Cumstock was first found in Monmouthshire (Welsh: Sir Fynwy), where they held a family seat. The Celtic resistance north and south along the border of Wales and England was considerably increased after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The Normans met more resistance from the Welsh than in the rest of England. The Welsh fought from behind their hills and mountains and tenaciously held their ground. Finally, Edward 1st, to placate this founding nation, conferred the principality of Wales upon his eldest son, who became Edward II. This brought Wales into England as an equal while the King was alive, and integral part of the royal title when on the throne. Edward III confirmed and all Princes of Wales were presented to the Welsh people at Caernarvon Castle. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Welsh surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century in that border county.

Early History of the Cumstock family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cumstock research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1455, 1487, 1635, 1686, 1689, 1690 and 1702 are included under the topic Early Cumstock History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cumstock Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Comstock, Cumstock, Cymstock, Commstock and others.

Early Notables of the Cumstock family

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Migration of the Cumstock family to Ireland

Some of the Cumstock family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 64 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.


Cumstock migration to Canada +

Cumstock Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Ichabod Cumstock, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1760


The Cumstock 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: Nid cyfoeth ond boddlonrwydd
Motto Translation: No wealth without contentment.


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