Show ContentsStorrow History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Storrow family

The surname Storrow was first found in Berkshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Storrow family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Storrow research. Another 78 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1500, 1534, 1571, 1587, 1604, 1648, 1662 and 1686 are included under the topic Early Storrow History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Storrow Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Storer, Storrer and others.

Early Notables of the Storrow family

Notables of this surname at this time include: Thomas Storer (1571-1604), English poet, son of John Storer, a citizen of London, who was elected a student of Christ Church, Oxford, in 1587; and Arthur Storer...
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Canada Storrow migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Storrow Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Mr. Thomas Storrow U.E. who settled in Campobello [Campobello Island], Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1784 1


The Storrow 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: Dum spiro spero
Motto Translation: While I have breath I hope.


  1. Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X


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