| ![Show Contents]() Satterthwait History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The ancestors of the name Satterthwait date back to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from their residence in the ancient chapelry of Satterthwaite found near Hawkeshead in Lancashire. This surname was originally derived from the Old English elements soetr meaning shield and pveit meaning pasture. 1 Early Origins of the Satterthwait familyThe surname Satterthwait was first found in Cumbria at Satterthwaite, a chapelry, in the parish of Hawkshead, union of Ulverston, hundred of Lonsdale in Lancashire. 2 The village dates back to at least 1336 when it was listed as Sterthwayt. 1 "Small and secluded as is the spot, it has originated a surname that has spread far and wide. It seems to have reached London about the 16th century." 3 The Lancashire Wills at Richmond included the the following entries: Robert Saterthwaite, of Coutehouse in Hawkshead, 1596; William Satewhait, of Saterthwaite, 1604; and George Satenwhat, of Hauxhead, 1613. 3 Early History of the Satterthwait familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Satterthwait research. Another 99 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1642, 1649, 1668, 1685, 1720, 1728, 1790, 1847, 1897 and 1978 are included under the topic Early Satterthwait History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Satterthwait Spelling VariationsSatterthwait has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Satterthwait have been found, including Satterthwaite, Satherthwaite, Satterthwater and many more. Early Notables of the Satterthwait familyNotables of the family at this time include - Thomas Satterthwaite (1720-1790) a prominent Quaker in Lancaster, Lancashire who was involved in the slave trade. He was the son of Thomas Satterthwaite (1685-1728) and Mary Ledger. His brother, Benja...
- John Satterthwaite, from Walney, Lancashire attended Oxford University and graduated 29 Oct., 1847, aged 20
- Linton Satterthwaite Jr. (1897-1978) was an Anmerican Maya archaeologist and epigrapher and is primarily associated with the University Museum at the University of Pennsylvania. He is well known for h...
Migration of the Satterthwait familyIn an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Satterthwaits to arrive on North American shores: James Satterthwaite settled in New Jersey in 1678.
- Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
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