| ![Show Contents]() Forden History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Netherlands
Etymology of FordenWhat does the name Forden mean? The roots of the Forden surname are unclear; however, there is a small town called Vorden in Gelderland, Holland; it is famous due to its eight castles. Early Origins of the Forden familyThe surname Forden 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 Utrecht, a city and capital of the province of Utrecht. The ramparts of this ancient city were destroyed in 1830. The Domkerk(1254) is on the site of the original church of St.Willibrord in 720. In the crypt are the hearts of Conrad II(1039) and Henry V(1125) two German Emperors. The Museum is notable for its relics and artifacts. Its tumultuous history was strongly influenced by religious conflict. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Forden familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Forden research. Another 132 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1829 and 1880 are included under the topic Early Forden History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Forden Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Vorden, Forden, van Vorden, Voorduin, Van Doorn, Van Forden, Van Doorne, Van Foorden, Doorn, Doorne and many more. Early Notables of the Forden familyMore information is included under the topic Early Forden Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Forden migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Forden Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Mathew Forden, who landed in Virginia in 1637 1
Forden Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- William Forden, who arrived in America in 1764
Forden Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Peter Forden, who settled in New York in 1832
- Tomme J. Forden, who settled in Arkansas in 1899
- Tomme J Forden, who arrived in Arkansas in 1899 1
| Forden migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Forden Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- John Forden, aged 44, a bricklayer, who arrived in South Australia in 1851 aboard the ship "Ascendant" 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Forden (post 1700) | + |
- David Warner Forden (1930-2019), American operations officer for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) The ASCENDANT 1851. Retrieved http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1851Ascendant.htm
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