Titchmarsh History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Titchmarsh familyThe surname Titchmarsh was first found in Berkshire at Tidmarsh, a parish, in the union of Bradfield, hundred of Theale. The ancient 12th century church is of particular importance. "The church is partly Norman, and partly in the early English style; the doorway is a particularly fine specimen of Norman architecture: the ceiling of the chancel is of panelled oak, and there are two slabs of blue marble, with some ancient brasses." 1 The first record of the place name was Tedmerse in 1196 and it literally meant "people's or common marsh", from the Old English words "theod" + "mersc. " 2 The family name was first referenced in 1281 when John de Tidmarsh, of Tidmarsh was Sheriff of Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Later in 1315, Stephen de Tydemersh of Tidmarsh was listed Berkshire but held estates in Kent. 3 Titchmarsh is a parish, in the union of Thrapston, hundred of Navisford in Northamptonshire. "The church, built in 1247, has a beautiful massive tower of modern date; it was thoroughly repaired in 1840-43, at a cost of about £2000. " 1 This latter parish dates back to Saxon times when in 973, it was known as Tuteanmerc, but by the time of the Domesday Book of 1086, the parish was known as Ticemerse. Literally the place name means "marsh or a man called Ticcea," from the Old English personal name + "mersc." 2 Early History of the Titchmarsh familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Titchmarsh research. Another 61 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1602 and 1749 are included under the topic Early Titchmarsh History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Titchmarsh Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Tidemarsh, Titmarsh, De Todemarsh, Titmas, Titmus, Tidmarsh, Tidmas, Tidmass, Tidmuss, Tidmersh and many more. Early Notables of the Titchmarsh familyMore information is included under the topic Early Titchmarsh Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Titchmarsh family to IrelandSome of the Titchmarsh family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Titchmarsh familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jane Titmarsh, and John Titmarsh, who both came to Maryland in 1662; as well as Susannah Titmarsh, who came to Maryland in 1746.
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