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![Show Contents]() Horncassell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
When the ancestors of the Horncassell family emigrated to England following the Norman Conquest in 1066 they brought their family name with them. They lived in Lincolnshire, as Lords of the Manor of Horncastle, from where they took their name. Early Origins of the Horncassell familyThe surname Horncassell was first found in Lincolnshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor of Horncastle, anciently known as Horncastre. At the time of the taking of the Domesday Book, 1 a survey of England initiated by Duke William of Normandy in 1086 A.D., the village of Horncastle was held by the King as overlord and consisted of two Mills and a village. It stands on the site of the original Roman town of Banovallum, which still shows part of the walls and bastions. "Its present name is evidently a corruption of Hyrncastre, as it was denominated by the Saxons; from hyrn, an angle or corner (the town being situated within an angle formed by the confluence of the rivers Bane and Waring), and castrum, a fort or castle. " 2 Early History of the Horncassell familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Horncassell research. Another 162 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1120, 1278 and 1650 are included under the topic Early Horncassell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Horncassell Spelling VariationsThe 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. Horncassell has been recorded under many different variations, including Horncastle, Horncassell, Horncastell, Horncasle, Horncasell, Horncastre and many more. Early Notables of the Horncassell familyMore information is included under the topic Early Horncassell Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Horncassell family to Ireland
Some of the Horncassell 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. Migration of the Horncassell familyTo 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. Horncassells were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Robert Horncasell who landed in North America in 1670; as well as Richard Horncastle, listed in the New York Colonial muster rolls for 1759.
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: Audaces fortuna juvat
Motto Translation: Fortune favours the bold.
- Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
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