| ![Show Contents]() Ecton History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of EctonWhat does the name Ecton mean? The ancestry of the name Ecton dates from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It comes from when the family lived in the settlement of Axton, in the county of Kent. Early Origins of the Ecton familyThe surname Ecton was first found in Cheshire, Shropshire, and Worcestershire. Sometime before the Norman Conquest in 1066 they held a family seat at Ombersley in their mansion Castle known as Acton Hall, in Worcestershire. "Engelard de Acton, of Acton-Pigot and Acton-Burnell, was admitted on the Roll of Guild Merchants of Shrewsbury in 1209. His descendant Edward de Acton, of Aldenham, married the coheiress of L'Strange, living in 1387, and with her acquired an estate in Longnor, in the county. [Shropshire]" 1 Aughton in Lancashire was an ancient family seat. " 'Achetun' was held before the Conquest by Uctred, the Saxon proprietor of Dalton and Skelmersdale; the manor, or parts of it, subsequently came to the families of Acton or Aughton." 2 The parish of Acton-Round in Shropshire was another ancient family seat. "The church is a neat edifice, the walls of which are ornamented with monuments to the memory of the Actons, by one of whom, Sir Richard, the chancel was built in 1761." 2 Another early listing of the name was John Acton (died 1350), an English canon lawyer known for his commentary on the ecclesiastical Constitutions of two papal legates: Cardinal Otto; and Ottobone. Early History of the Ecton familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ecton research. Another 95 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1305, 1597, 1600, 1621, 1650, 1659, 1660, 1662, 1665, 1677, 1684, 1685, 1689, 1705, 1716, 1721, 1727, 1728, 1730 and 1731 are included under the topic Early Ecton History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ecton Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Ecton have been found, including Acton, Ackton, Akton and others. Early Notables of the Ecton family- John Ecton (died 1730), was an English compiler, a native of Winchester, buried in Winchester Cathedral
Migration of the Ecton family to IrelandSome of the Ecton 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.
| Ecton migration to the United States | + |
Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Ecton, or a variant listed above:
Ecton Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Robert Ecton, aged 23, Irish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Trumbull" in 1852 3
- M. Ecton, aged 30, Irish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Cynosure" in 1864 3
- B. Ecton, Irish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Cynosure" in 1864 3
- P. S. Ecton, aged 27, Irish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Cynosure" in 1864 3
- W. H. Ecton, aged 52, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "City of Paris" in 1892 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Ecton (post 1700) | + |
- George French Ecton (1846-1929), American civil rights activist and the second African American state legislator in Illinois
- Zales Nelson Ecton (1898-1961), American Republican politician, Member of Montana State House of Representatives, 1933-37; Member of Montana State Senate, 1937-46; U.S. Senator from Montana, 1947-53 4
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: Vaillance avance l'homme
Motto Translation: Valour advances the man.
- Shirley, Evelyn Philip, The Noble and Gentle Men of England; The Arms and Descents. Westminster: John Bower Nichols and Sons, 1866, Print.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 28) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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