| ![Show Contents]() Glascoe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of GlascoeWhat does the name Glascoe mean? The Strathclyde-Briton people of ancient Scotland were the first to use the name Glascoe. The Glascoe family lived in the city of Glasgow on the river Clyde in the county of Renfrew (first recorded in 1116 as Glasgu), or from either of two minor places with the same name in Aberdeenshire. The origins of the place name are uncertain, it may come from the Welsh glas, or "gray," and cau, meaning "hollows." 1 2 Early Origins of the Glascoe familyThe surname Glascoe was first found in Renfrewshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Rinn Friù), a historic county of Scotland, today encompassing the Council Areas of Renfrew, East Renfrewshire, and Iverclyde, in the Strathclyde region of southwestern Scotland. 3 One of the first records of the family was that of John de Glasgu, who was chaplain of Gamelin, bishop of St. Andrews in 1258. Later, Andrew de Glasgow was an escheator in 1289, and John of Glasgow appears as a monk of Holyrood in 1299. "Payment was made to John de Glasgu in 1343 for the table of the king's servants, Alan Glasgw was murdered in 1494, and Robert Glasgow was a witness in the burgh in 1554." 4 Early History of the Glascoe familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Glascoe research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1258, 1259, 1287, 1289, 1299, 1340, 1343, 1419, 1568, 1614, 1629, 1653, 1690, 1693, 1721, 1761, 1764, 1792, 1873 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Glascoe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Glascoe Spelling VariationsThe variation in the spelling of Medieval names is a result of the lack of spelling rules in the English language prior to the last few hundred years. Before that time, scribes spelled according to sound, often varying the spelling of name within a single document. Glascoe has appeared as Glassgow, Glasgow, Glassgaw and others. Early Notables of the Glascoe familyJohn de Glasgu (fl. 1259), chaplain to Bishop Gamelin. John of Glasgow (fl. 1287-1289), was a Scottish monk of Holyrood Abbey. Andrew de Glasgow (fl. 1289), was a burgh official overseeing escheats for the Exchequer. John de Glasgu (fl. 1343), royal servant compensated for services to the king's table. Master John de Glasgow (c. 1340-before 1419), was Vicar of St. Mary's and Canon of Moray. John Glasgow M.A. (fl...
Another 68 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Glascoe Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Glascoe family to IrelandSome of the Glascoe family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 111 words (8 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Glascoe migration to the United States | + |
As the persecution of Clan families continued, they sailed for North America in increasing numbers. In most cases, they found the freedom and opportunity they sought. Land was often available and the American War of Independence allowed Scots an opportunity to solidify their independence from the English crown. These settlers and their ancestors went on to play essential roles in the forging of the nations of the United States and Canada. Among them:
Glascoe Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Ed Glascoe, aged 40, who arrived in New York City, New York in 1894 aboard the ship "Paris" from Southampton, England 5
| Contemporary Notables of the name Glascoe (post 1700) | + |
- Keith Alexander Glascoe (1962-2001), American actor and Ladder 21 firefighter who was killed in the September 11 terrorist attacks
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: Lord, let Glasgow flourish
- Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
- Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
- Sims, Clifford Stanley The Origin and Signification of Scottish Surnames. 1862. Print.
- Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
- Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
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