Gaskill History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Gaskill familyThe surname Gaskill was first found in Westmorland, at Gaisgill, a "hamlet two miles from Tebay." 1 The village name literally meant " wild-goose valley." 2 Today the hamlet is amalgamated with Tebay in Cumbria. "The hamlet of Gaisgill being on the Yorkshire border, it is easy to see why the surname is found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax for West Riding of Yorkshire in 1379:" Alicia de Gasegill; Agnes de Gasegyll; Johannes Gaysegill; Robertus Gaysegill; Katerina de Gaseggyl; and Jacobus de Gasegill, of 'Rymyngton' all held lands there at that time. In Scotland, where the name is now more popular, one of the first records was that of Thomas Gaskel, who was one of the witnesses in a dispute concerning lands of Monachkeneran in 1233. 3 One noted source postulated the family originated in Normandy, France and emigrated to northern England and southern Scotland shortly after the Conquest as he believes the family originated in Gascuil, Vascoeuil, or Wascuil, near Andelys, Normandy. Gilbert de Wascuil occurs there 1180-1195 according to the Magni Rotuli Scaccarii Normanniae. 4 Two sources claim the name was originally Gaelic from Gaisgeil, meaning valorous. 5 6 Early History of the Gaskill familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gaskill research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1332, 1560, 1742, 1805, 1810, 1819, 1824, 1825, 1865, 1872 and 1884 are included under the topic Early Gaskill History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gaskill Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gaskell, Gaskill, Gaitskill, Gaitskell and others. Early Notables of the Gaskill familyNotable amongst the family at this time was Samuel Gaskell, a tanner at Newton Stewart in 1742.William Gaskell (1805-1884), Unitarian minister, eldest son of William Gaskell (d. 15 March 1819), sail-canvas manufacturer, was born at Latchford, near Warrington, on 24 July 1805. Of an old nonconformist family, he was early destined for the ministry. After studying at Glasgow, where he graduated M.A. in 1824, he was admitted in 1825 to Manchester College, York, being nominated by Thomas Belsham as a divinity student on the Hackney fund. Gaskell died at his residence, Plymouth Grove, Manchester, on 11 June 1884; he was buried... Gaskill RankingIn the United States, the name Gaskill is the 6,082nd most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 7
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Gaskill Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Gaskill Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Gaskill Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Gaskill Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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: Spe Motto Translation: By hope.
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