| ![Show Contents]() Poulston History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland Ireland The descendents of Viking settlers in ancient Scotland were the first to use the name Poulston. It was derived from the personal name Paul. This name, which is derived from the Norse name Pál, was very popular among the Northmen. The "son" suffix typically denotes "son of Paul." 1 "The name Paul was a favourite one among the Norse, and hence its popularity in Cathanesia." 1 Early Origins of the Poulston familyThe surname Poulston was first found in Caithness (Gaelic: Gallaibh), the northern tip of Scotland, a Norse/Viking controlled region from the 9th century. Some of the first records include "Magnus Paulsoun, tacksman of the Bull ('headhouse,' ON. bol, farm) of Halkisnes, 1502 (REO., p. 419). James Palsone was part proprietor of Grindlie and Arnie in 1618. "From that time there is no further record of Paulsons in Sanday. It would, therefore, seem that the Paulsons had dropped their patronymic and taken the surname of Fea, probably from the lands of Fea in the near neighbourhood of Stove, which very possibly were at one time their odal property" (REO., p. 206). Sir John Paulson was vicar of Kilmaly in diocese of Lismore, 1559." 1 Early History of the Poulston familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Poulston research. Another 103 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1370, 1456, 1500, 1783, 1829, 1858, 1865 and 1946 are included under the topic Early Poulston History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Poulston Spelling VariationsIntuition and sound were the primary sources medieval scribes used to judge appropriate spellings and translations for names. The spelling of a name thus varied according to who was doing the recording. The different spelling variations of Poulston include Polson, Poulson, Poulsen, Poulsin, Poleson, Pole and many more. Early Notables of the Poulston familyNotable amongst the Clan from early times was George Poulson (1783-1858), English topographer, was born in 1783. His first publication was ‘Beverlac; or the Antiquities and History of the Town of Beverley, in the county...
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Some of the Poulston family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 41 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Poulston Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. William Poulston (b. 1814), aged 17, Cornish settler convicted in Old Bailey, London, UK on 30th June 1831, sentenced for 7 years for stealing a ham from Samuel and William Corney, transported aboard the ship "Portland" on 14th November 1831 to New South Wales, Australia 2
- Mr. William Poulston, Cornish baker who immigrated to New South Wales, Australia aboard the ship "Portland" in 1830 convicted at Sydney Gaol on 2nd August 1834 3
- Mr. William Poulston, Cornish baker who immigrated to New South Wales, Australia aboard the ship "Portland" in 1830 convicted at HP Barracks, Sydney Gaol on 20th January 1834 3
- Mr. William Frederick Poulston, Cornish baker who immigrated to New South Wales, Australia aboard the ship "Portland" in 1832 convicted at Darlinghurst Gaol on 29th August 1843 3
- Mr. William Frederick Poulston, Cornish baker who immigrated to New South Wales, Australia aboard the ship "Portland" in 1832 convicted at Sydney Gaol on 12th October 1843 3
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Poulston migration to Australia 
