Swatton History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Swatton family

The surname Swatton was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Swatton family

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Swatton Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Sweepen, Sweeden, Swiepen, Swieden, Sweecham, van Sweepen, van Swiepan, van Sweedin, Swieten, van Swieten and many more.

Early Notables of the Swatton family

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Migration of the Swatton family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Ouzeel Sweeten, who arrived in New York in 1692; Elizab Sweden, who settled in New York in 1710; Rebecca Sweeden, who came to Key West, FL in 1844; James Sweeden, who settled in Key West, FL in 1844.

Historic Events for the Swatton family +

HMS Hood

Mr. Bertram C Swatton (b. 1912), English Petty Officer serving for the Royal Navy from Amesbury, Wiltshire, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 1

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H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour, Men Lost in the Sinking of H.M.S. Hood, 24th May 1941. (Retrieved 2016, July 15) . Retrieved from http://www.hmshood.com/crew/memorial/roh_24may41.htm