St. Aubent is a name that came to
England in the 11th century wave of migration that was set off by the
Norman Conquest of 1066. The St. Aubent family lived in
Devon. Their name, however, is a reference to
St. Albine de Terregatt, Normandy, the family's place of residence prior to the
Norman Conquest of
England in 1066.
Early Origins of the St. Aubent family
The surname St. Aubent was first found in
Devon where they held a
family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of
Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.
Early History of the St. Aubent family
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St. Aubent Spelling Variations
The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason,
spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. St. Aubent has been recorded under many different variations, including St. Albyn, St. Awbyne, St. Aubyn, St. Alban and many more.
Early Notables of the St. Aubent family (pre 1700)
Outstanding amongst the family at this time was Sir John St. Albyn; John St Aubyn (1613-1684), English politician in the House of Commons (1640), Colonel in the Parliamentary Army in the English Civil War...
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Migration of the St. Aubent family to Ireland
Some of the St. Aubent family moved to
Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the St. Aubent family to the New World and Oceana
To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in
England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. St. Aubents were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Jonathan St. Alban, who settled in Barbados in 1663; James, David, Edward, John, Michael, Patrick, Thomas, Walter and William Tobin all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1870..
The St. Aubent 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: Deus meus, dux meus
Motto Translation: My god is my guide.