Wartane History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancestry of the name Wartane can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a name for a guard or watchman. Interestingly, the name Wartane was originally from the Anglo-French word wardein, meaning guardian. Early Origins of the Wartane familyThe surname Wartane was first found in Hertfordshire where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Wartane familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wartane research. Another 111 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1273, 1352, 1379, 1614, 1627, 1640, 1664, 1683, 1716 and 1758 are included under the topic Early Wartane History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wartane Spelling VariationsWartane 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 Wartane have been found, including Warden, Wardan, Werden and others. Early Notables of the Wartane familyNotables of this surname at this time include: John Warden, English politician, Member of Parliament for Hereford in 1614; and Sir John Werden (also Worden), 1st Baronet Cholmeaton in the County of Chester (1640-1716), an English barrister, judge, politician, and diplomat. Born in Cholmeaton, he was the eldest son of... Migration of the Wartane 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 Wartanes to arrive on North American shores: Thomas Warden settled in Virginia in 1623; James and Joseph Warden settled in New York State in 1804; William Warden settled in Virginia in 1774.
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