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![Show Contents]() John History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the John familyThe surname John was first found in Carmarthenshire (Welsh: Sir Gaerfyrddin), located in Southwest Wales, one of thirteen historic counties and presently one of the principal area in Wales, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the John familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our John research. Another 115 words (8 lines of text) are included under the topic Early John History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. John Spelling VariationsThere are relatively few surnames native to Wales, but they have an inordinately large number of spelling variations. Early variations of Welsh surnames can be explained by the fact that very few people in the early Middle Ages were literate. Priests and the few other literate people were responsible for recording names in official documents. And because most people could not specific how to properly record their names it was up to the individual recorder of that time to determine how a spoken name should be recorded. Variations due to the imprecise or improper recording of a name continued later in history when names originally composed in the Brythonic Celtic, language of Wales, known by natives as Cymraeg, were transliterated into English. Welsh names that were documented in English often changed dramatically since the native language of Wales, which was highly inflected, did not copy well. Occasionally, however, spelling variations were carried out according to an individual's specific design: a branch loyalty within the family, a religious adherence, or even patriotic affiliations could be indicated by minor variations. The spelling variations of the name John have included Johnes, Johns, John, Johne and others. Early Notables of the John family (pre 1700)More information is included under the topic Early John Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. John World RankingIn the United States, the name John is the 1,172nd most popular surname with an estimated 24,870 people with that name. [1] However, in Canada, the name John is ranked the 882nd most popular surname with an estimated 6,051 people with that name. [2] And in France, the name John is the 2,605th popular surname with an estimated 2,500 - 3,000 people with that name. [3] Australia ranks John as 421st with 8,881 people. [4] New Zealand ranks John as 430th with 1,552 people. [5] The United Kingdom ranks John as 418th with 15,582 people. [6]
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Many Welsh families joined their Scottish and Irish neighbors during the late 1800s and early 1900s in seeking refuge in North America. Like the Irish and Scottish, many Welsh anxiously awaited the work, freedom, and opportunities that they believed lay in North America. Those who did journey over to the United States and what became known as Canada often realized those dreams, but only through much toil and perseverance. Whenever and however these Welsh immigrants arrived in North America, they were instrumental in the creation of the industry, commerce, and cultural heritage within those two developing nations. In the immigration and passenger lists a number of early immigrants bearing the name John were found:
John Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- James John, who arrived in Virginia in 1636 [7]
- Hills John, who arrived in Virginia in 1648 [7]
- Donio John, who arrived in Virginia in 1656 [7]
- Edward John, who landed in Maryland in 1665 [7]
- Rees John, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1678-1679 [7]
- ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
John Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Mary John, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1701-1703 [7]
- Nelson, John Sr., who arrived in North Carolina in 1702 [7]
- Rebecca John, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1703 [7]
- Cadder John, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1704 [7]
- Jenkins John, who landed in Virginia in 1705 [7]
- ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
John Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Simon John, aged 35, who arrived in New York in 1812 [7]
- Thomas John, who arrived in New York in 1822 [7]
- Henry Cart John, aged 25, who landed in Mobile County, Ala in 1840 [7]
- Elias John, who arrived in New York, NY in 1840 [7]
- Valentine John, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1844 [7]
- ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
John Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Roched John, who landed in Mississippi in 1904 [7]
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: John Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Mr. Peter John U.E. who settled in Sissiboo, Nova Scotia c. 1784 listed on the Muster Roll for Gulliver's Hole, St. Mary's Bay and Sissiboo [8]
John Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- S John, who arrived in Victoria, British Columbia in 1862
| John migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: John Settlers in Australia in the 18th Century- Mr. John Bark, English convict who was convicted in Derby, Derbyshire, England for 14 years, transported aboard the "Barwell" in September 1797, arriving in New South Wales, Australia [9]
- Mr. John Bendall, English convict who was convicted in Surrey, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Barwell" in September 1797, arriving in New South Wales, Australia [9]
- Mr. John Bingham, (Smith, William, James), English convict who was convicted in Hampshire, England for life, transported aboard the "Barwell" in September 1797, arriving in New South Wales, Australia [9]
- Mr. John Bird, English convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Barwell" in September 1797, arriving in New South Wales, Australia [9]
- Mr. John Brown, English convict who was convicted in York, Yorkshire, England for life, transported aboard the "Barwell" in September 1797, arriving in New South Wales, Australia [9]
- ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
John Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. John Bradfield, English convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Baring" in April 1815, arriving in New South Wales, Australia [10]
- Mr. John Bradley, (b. 1797), aged 18, British convict who was convicted in San Fernando (Isla of Leon), Cádiz, Spain for life for desertion from the army, transported aboard the "Baring" in April 1815, arriving in New South Wales, Australia [10]
- Mr. John Briant, English convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Baring" in April 1815, arriving in New South Wales, Australia [10]
- Mr. John Briggs, English seaman who was convicted in Kent, England for life, transported aboard the "Baring" in April 1815, arriving in New South Wales, Australia [10]
- Mr. John Briley, (Bradley), English convict who was convicted in Warwick, Warwickshire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Baring" in April 1815, arriving in New South Wales, Australia [10]
- ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
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Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: John Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Daniel John, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Celestial Queen" in 1870
- Llewellyn John, aged 27, a labourer, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Arawa" in 1884
- Sarah A. John, aged 26, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Arawa" in 1884
- Eustace John, aged 6, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Arawa" in 1884
- Amy John, aged 1, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Arawa" in 1884
John Settlers in New Zealand in the 20th Century- John John, aged 22, a miner, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "S. S. Waimana" in 1926
- Olive John, aged 18, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "S. S. Waimana" in 1926
- Isaac John, aged 12, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "S. S. Waimana" in 1926
| Contemporary Notables of the name John (post 1700) | + |
- Mable John (1930-2022), American blues vocalist, the first female signed by Berry Gordy to Motown's Tamla label
- Susan V. John (1957-2021), American politician who served in the New York State Assembly from Monroe County, New York (1991-2010)
- Thomas Edward "Tommy" John Jr. (b. 1943), American Major League Baseball former pitcher who had 288 career victories, eponym of Tommy John surgery, a revolutionary surgical graft procedure to replace a tendon first performed by Dr. F. Jobe in 1974
- Louise Moses John, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964 [11]
- Julian John, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972 [11]
- John N. John Jr., American politician, Member of Louisiana State House of Representatives, 1974-82 [11]
- Jesse J. John, American politician, Member of Pennsylvania State House of Representatives from Northumberland County, 1875-76 [11]
- George W. John, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Michigan State House of Representatives from Macomb County, 1910 [11]
- Frederick C. T. John, American Republican politician, Postmaster at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1954-65 (acting, 1954) [11]
- Eva John, American Republican politician, Presidential Elector for California, 1952 [11]
- ... (Another 19 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Historic Events for the John family | + |
Bismarck - Joseph John (1920-1941), German Maschinenobergefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking [12]
- Edward John (1910-1942), Hemsley, (1910-1942), born in Punnetts Town, Heatherfield, East Sussex, England, British Stoker 2nd Class aboard the HMS Cornwall when she was struck by air bombers and sunk; he died in the sinking [13]
- Mr. Thomas John (b. 1921), Welsh Marine serving for the Royal Marine from Maestag, Glamorgan, Wales, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking [14]
- Mr. Howard Stanley John, British Able Bodied Seaman, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and died in the sinking [15]
Senghenydd colliery - Mr. Thomas John (b. 1882), Welsh coal miner from Senghenydd, Caerphilly, Wales who was working at the Senghenydd colliery when there was an explosion on the 14th October 1913; he died
- Mr. Daniel John (b. 1887), Welsh coal miner from Senghenydd, Caerphilly, Wales who was working at the Senghenydd colliery when there was an explosion on the 14th October 1913; he died
- Mr. Owen Morien John (b. 1891), Welsh coal miner from Senghenydd, Caerphilly, Wales who was working at the Senghenydd colliery when there was an explosion on the 14th October 1913; he died
- Mr. William John (b. 1820), Welsh coal miner from Abertridwr, Caerphilly, Wales who was working at the Senghenydd colliery when there was an explosion on the 14th October 1913; he died
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 pascit corvos
Motto Translation: God feeds the ravens.
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- Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
- Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 29th September 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/barwell
- Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 16th September 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/baring
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 3) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
- Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details
- Force Z Survivors Crew List HMS Cornwall (Retrieved 2018, February 13th) - Retrieved from https://www.forcez-survivors.org.uk/biographies/listcornwallcrew.html#A
- H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour, Men Lost in the Sinking of H.M.S. Hood, 24th May 1941. (Retrieved 2016, July 15) . Retrieved from http://www.hmshood.com/crew/memorial/roh_24may41.htm
- HMS Repulse Crew members. (Retrieved 2014, April 9) . Retrieved from http://www.forcez-survivors.org.uk/biographies/listrepulsecrew.html
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