Massingale History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Massingale family

The surname Massingale was first found in Lincolnshire where the family claim decent from Lambert Massyngberd of Soterton, now Sutterton who lived in the reign of Edward I. 1

Early History of the Massingale family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Massingale research. Another 154 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1012 and 1700 are included under the topic Early Massingale History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Massingale Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Massingberd, Massingham, Massingberg, Massingburgh and many more.

Early Notables of the Massingale family

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Migration of the Massingale family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: William Massingburd settled in Virginia in 1635; R. Massenburg arrived in New Orleans in 1822.

Contemporary Notables of the name Massingale (post 1700) +

La Charles Rashawn "C. J." Massingale (b. 1982), American-born, Australian professional basketball player
Samuel Chapman "Sam" Massingale (1870-1941), American Democratic Party politician, U.S. Representative from Oklahoma 7th District, 1935-41 2

The Massingale Motto +

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: Est meruisse satis
Motto Translation: It is sufficient to have deserved.

Sources +

Shirley, Evelyn Philip, The Noble and Gentle Men of England; The Arms and Descents. Westminster: John Bower Nichols and Sons, 1866, Print.
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 22) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html