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Etymology of Emeson

What does the name Emeson mean?

The illustrious name literally means 'the son of Emery,' 1 or 'Emery’s Son.' 2 The name Emery dates back to the Domesday Book 3 when the Latin version Amalricus, was first listed. 4

Early Origins of the Emeson family

The surname Emeson was first found in Durham at Finchdale, where William Emeryson was recorded in 1411. Later in 1498, Cuthbert Emerson was listed as a Freeman of York in 1498. 4

Richard Emryson, Yorkshire was listed in Historia Dunelmensis, but no dates were listed. Surtees Society also lists William Emeryson, Yorkshire: Priory of Finchale; and Richard Emerson, Yorkshire Testamenta Eboracensia. 1

"The Emersons, who lived at Hill Close House, Darlington, [Durham] for centuries, are still represented in that town and its neighbourhood." 5

Early History of the Emeson family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Emeson research. Another 144 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1100, 1701, 1782 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Emeson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Emeson Spelling Variations

The name, Emeson, occurred in many references, and from time to time, it was spelt Emerson, Emmerson, Emerston and others.

Early Notables of the Emeson family

William Emerson (1701-1782), English mathematician, the son of Dudley Emerson, a schoolmaster, was born at Hurworth, Durham, on 14 May 1701. He was first educated by his father and a curate who boarded in the house, and was afterwards sent to school at Newcastle, and then at York...
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Migration of the Emeson family to Ireland

Some of the Emeson family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 82 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Emeson migration to Australia +

Emeson Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • John Emeson, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Florentia" in 1849 6
  1. Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
  2. Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
  3. Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
  4. Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
  5. Guppy, Henry Brougham, Homes of Family Names in Great Britain. 1890. Print.
  6. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) FLORENTIA 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Florentia.htm

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