Irish Surname Search NEESON
Of Irish Gaelic in origin. It is found it in the Hearth Money Rolls (1659 to 1665) of both Tyrone and Monaghan as an "0" name (O'Neason). Family tradition derives it from a variant of Mag Aonghusa (Mac Gennis) Mac Aonghusa, which is often anglicized MacNeece. Neeson is found almost exclusively in nort-east Ulster. In this connection birth registration statistics for Neeson are interesting: in 1865 the figure was sixteen, all in Ulster, in 1890 it was seventeen, also all in Ulster. Nason is a common surname in Co. Cork, where Neason occurred in marriage license bonds in 1765 and 1777.
Neesom Family in Scotland.
The Neesom family can trace their ancestors back to the ancient territories of Scotland between the 11th and 12th centuries. The Neesom family traces their ancestral roots back to Pictish origin, and first appeared in ancient medieval records in Fifeshire.
NEESOM Shield: Silver with two red horizontal bars.
Hamilton Family in Scotland.
The Hamilton family can trace their ancestors back to the ancient territories of Scotland between the 11th and 12th centuries. The Hamilton family traces their ancestral roots back to Norman origin, and first appeared in ancient medieval records in Renfrewshire. The HAMILTON Family Coat of Arms can traces its roots back to ancient times where it was carried onto the battlefield with honor and chivalry to defend family, allies, King and country.
From The HAMILTON History
The notable HAMILTON family is shown in the ancient manuscripts and cartularies as tracing their ancestry to Norman origin. The most ancient HAMILTON family Coat of Arms was recorded between the 12th and 15th centuries.
HAMILTON Shield: Red with three five leafed flowers in ermine.
HAMILTON Crest: A green tree with a saw going through it.
HAMILTON motto: "Through"
Hill Family in England.
The Hill family can trace their ancestors back to the ancient territories of England between the 11th and 12th centuries. The Hill family traces their ancestral roots back to Norman origin, and first appeared in ancient medieval records in Worcestershire.
HILL Shield: Ermine a silver sash of honour with a three-towered castle on it.
HILL Crest: A three-towered castle.
HILL motto:" Advances"
Stenhouse Family in Scotland.
The Stenhouse family can trace their ancestors back to the ancient territories of Scotland between the 11th and 12th centuries. The Stenhouse family traces their ancestral roots back to Pictish origin, and first appeared in ancient medieval records in Stirlingshire.
STENHOUSE Shield: Silver on a blue stripe between three pigeons, a tiger's head between two stars.
STENHOUSE Crest: A dog's head with a martlet in its mouth.
STENHOUSE motto: "Fortis Et Fidelis"
Clan Information
Through the centuries the STENHOUSE family was affiliated with many different clans through marriage. The clan BRUCE claims the STENHOUSE family as a sept or directly affiliated family, entitled to clan rights including the use of the clan tartan. The notable STENHOUSE family is shown in the ancient manuscripts and cartularies as tracing their ancestry to Pictish origin. The most ancient STENHOUSE family Coat of Arms was recorded between the 12th and 15th centuries
Mather Family in Scotland.
The Mather family can trace their ancestors back to the ancient territories of Scotland between the 11th and 12th centuries. The Mather family traces their ancestral roots back to Pictish origin, and first appeared in ancient medieval records in Kincardineshire.
MATHER Shield: Blue with two gold bars at the top a seashell between two stars.
MATHER Crest: An eagle.
MATHER motto: "Fortiter ET Celeriter"
Gunning Family in England
The Gunning family can trace their ancestors back to the ancient territories of England between the 11th and 12th centuries. The Gunning family traces their ancestral roots back to Anglo Saxon origin, and first appeared in ancient medieval records in Surrey.
GUNNING Shield: Red with three doves and three crosses.
GUNNING Crest: A dove holding a crozier.
GUNNING motto: "Imperio Regit Unus Aequo"
I have 12 Generations of Gunnings (14 if you count myself and my kids) back to 1569, more when we go back to 1437. John Goulstone's booklet "The Gunnings of Cold Ashton in Gloucestershire, England" gives alternate spellings and traces back to 1216. Alternate spellings: (in Bristol) 1216: Godewyn, Gundewine, Gundwyne, 1260:Gundwyn, 1608: Gundevine, 1610: Gunwin, 1613: Gunwinn, 1624: Gunwyne. In 1548, there was a Thomas Gonnyng, 1581 a Henry Gonning, in 1610 a Robert Gunninge. He also mentions..."The doubtless related Gunning family of nearby Cold Ashton is reasonably well documented since the med 15th. Century. Three successive generations seem to be covered by the Cold Ashton manorial court rolls published in volume 9 of the "Gloucestershire Notes and Queries".
Davies Family in Wales.
The Davies family can trace their ancestors back to the ancient territories of Wales between the 11th and 12th centuries. The Davies family traces their ancestral roots back to Welsh origin, and first appeared in ancient medieval records in Flint.
Clan Information Through the centuries the DAVIES family was affiliated with many different clans through marriage. The clan DAVIDSON claims the DAVIES family as a sept or directly affiliated family, entitled to clan rights including the use of the clan tartan.
From The DAVIES History
The notable DAVIES family is shown in the ancient manuscripts and cartularies as tracing their ancestry to Welsh origin. The most ancient DAVIES family Coat of Arms was recorded between the 12th and 15th centuries.
DAVIES Shield: Red on a silver diagonal stripe a black lion.
DAVIES Crest: A lion's head.
DAVIES motto: "Heb Dhuw Heb Ddym, Dhuw a Digon".
Perkes Family in England.
The Perkes family can trace their ancestors back to the ancient territories of England between the 11th and 12th centuries. The Perkes family traces their ancestral roots back to Norman origin, and first appeared in ancient medieval records in Kent .
PERKES Shield: Silver with a black lion rampant.
PERKES Crest: A right hand holding up a black cushion.
PERKES motto: "Semper Paratus"
Lunt Family in England.
The Lunt family can trace their ancestors back to the ancient territories of England between the 11th and 12th centuries. The Lunt family traces their ancestral roots back to Anglo Saxon origin, and first appeared in ancient medieval records in Yorkshire.
LUNT Shield: Eight alternate pie slices of silver and red with three gold covered cups and a black stripe at the top on which there are three discs
LUNT Crest: A red lion holding a white disc with a red cross on it.
LUNT motto: "Semper Fidelus"
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