The ancient name Williamsome was first used by the Strathclyde people of the Scottish/English Borderlands. It is derived from the Norman
personal name William. The name literally was derived from the
patronymic expression
son of William.Early Origins of the Williamsome family
The surname Williamsome was first found in Peebles, where this predominantly Scottish
Clan held a
family seat anciently, although their interests straddled the English Scottish border and they held territories as far south as Keswick in Cumberland.
Early History of the Williamsome family
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Williamsome Spelling Variations
In Medieval times, spelling and translation were not nearly so highly developed as today. They were generally carried out according to the sound and intuition of the bearer. For that reason
spelling variations are extremely common among early Scottish names. Williamsome has been spelled Williamson, Wiliamson, Williamsone and others.
Early Notables of the Williamsome family (pre 1700)
Notable amongst the family at this time was Dainty Davie or David Williamson, the ebullient Edinburgh preacher who buried six wives and the seventh buried him; and Sir...
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Migration of the Williamsome family to Ireland
Some of the Williamsome family moved to
Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the Williamsome family to the New World and Oceana
Unrest, poverty, and persecution caused thousands to look for opportunity and freedom in the North American colonies. The crossing was long, overcrowded, and unsanitary, though, and came only at great expense. Many Strathclyde families settled on the east coast of North America in communities that would form the backbone of what would become the great nations of the United States and Canada. The American
War of Independence caused those who remained loyal to
England to move north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. In the 20th century, Strathclyde and other Scottish families across North America began to recover their collective heritage through highland games and
Clan societies. Among them: Michael Williamson, who settled in Massachusetts in 1631; James Williamson, who settled in Virginia in 1654 along with Isaac, Richard, Alice, and Ann.