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![Show Contents]() Killombe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Killombe 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 Killombe family lived at Kelham in Nottinghamshire, a parish northwest of Newark. The name Killombe is derived from the Old Norse expression for at the ridges. It is most commonly found in Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire. Early Origins of the Killombe familyThe surname Killombe was first found in Nottinghamshire. "A Norman family, who derive their name from Kelham, near Newark-upon-Trent, co. Nottingham, where they were seated at an early period. They still bear in their arms three covered cups, in allusion to the office of cup-bearer to Alan, earl of Richmond, the Conqueror's son-in-law, which was held by their ancestor. " 1 This was the place that Charles I. spent his last night before he gave himself up to the Scottish army, who encamped on the spot in May, 1646. 2 Early History of the Killombe familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Killombe research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Killombe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Killombe 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. Killombe has been recorded under many different variations, including Kellam, Kelham and others. Early Notables of the Killombe familyMore information is included under the topic Early Killombe Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Killombe 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. Killombes were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Patrick Kellam arrived in Philadelphia in 1840; John Kelham arrived in New Orleans in 1821; Timothy Kelham arrived in Boston in 1763 with his wife and servants..
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: Beneficiorum memor
Motto Translation: Mindful of benefits.
- Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
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