Okensoun History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Okensoun was first used by the ancient Strathclyde-Briton people of the Scottish/English Borderlands. The first Okensoun family lived in Berwickshire. Early Origins of the Okensoun familyThe surname Okensoun was first found in Berwickshire an ancient county of Scotland, presently part of the Scottish Borders Council Area, located in the eastern part of the Borders Region of Scotland, where one of the first records of the name was Johannes filius Ade was a "custumar" of North Berwick in 1384 and later appears as John Atkynsoun in 1387. 1 Early History of the Okensoun familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Okensoun research. Another 67 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1000, 1408, 1552, 1558, 1563, 1580, 1611, 1621, 1628, 1629, 1634, 1638, 1655, 1657, 1685, 1688, 1695, 1699, 1701, 1727, 1728, 1748 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Okensoun History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Okensoun Spelling VariationsSurnames that evolved in Scotland in the Middle Ages often appear under many spelling variations. These are due to the practice of spelling according to sound in the era before dictionaries had standardized the English language. Okensoun has appeared as Acheson, Acherson, Atcherson, Aitcheson, Aitchison, Atcheson, Achison and many more. Early Notables of the Okensoun familyAnother 46 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Okensoun Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Okensoun family to IrelandSome of the Okensoun family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Okensoun familyThe North American colonies beckoned, with their ample land and opportunity as their freedom from the persecution suffered by so many Clan families back home. Many Scots even fought against England in the American War of Independence to gain this freedom. Recently, clan societies have allowed the ancestors of these brave Scottish settlers to rediscover their familial roots. Among them: William Aitchison who settled in Colchester county, Nova Scotia in 1875; Andrew Aitchison who settled in Niagara, Lincoln county Ontario in 1852; Thomas Acheson who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1798.
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: Ane chast arbor Motto Translation: One pure tree.
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