| ![Show Contents]() Sandilands History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Scotland Early Origins of the Sandilands familyThe surname Sandilands was first found in the Upper Ward of Clydesdale and were from the lands of Sandliands. These were lands that were traditionally held by the Douglasses in the early 14th century, hence their relationship as sept of the Clan Douglas. James Sandilands, armiger, was a vassal of William, the 1st Earl of Douglas and obtained a grant of lands in Peeblesshire from David II in 1336. In 1348 he became possessor of the lands of Sandilands and Redmyre by charter from William, lord of Douglas. 1 "At an early period the family were in possession of the lands of Sandilands in Lanarkshire, and from the time of David II, when Sir James Sandilands distinguished himself in the wars against the English, they began to acquire a position of some power and prominence." 2 Early History of the Sandilands familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sandilands research. Another 69 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1511, 1579, 1596, 1627, 1645, 1667 and 1681 are included under the topic Early Sandilands History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sandilands Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Sandilands, Sandylands, Sandelands, Sandlant and others. Early Notables of the Sandilands familyNotable amongst the family at this time was - James Sandilands first Lord Torphichen (d. 1579), second son of Sir James Sandilands of Calder
- James Sandilands (1511-1596), Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes, and of Malta
- James Sandilands, 1st Lord Abercrombie (c. 1627-1667), a Scottish nobleman
| Sandilands migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Sandilands Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- David Sandilands, originally from Kimrosshire, who arrived in New York, New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Toloa" from Halifax, England 3
- Adam Sandilands, aged 34, originally from Calgary, Canada, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Olympic" from Southampton, England 3
- Alex Sandilands, aged 33, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Lapland" from Antwerp, Belgium 3
- Alex Sandilands, originally from Dundee, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Lapland" from Antwerp, Belgium 3
- Jane F.C. Sandilands, aged 79, originally from Montreal, Canada, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Aquitania" from Southampton, England 3
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| Sandilands migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Sandilands Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. Richard Sandilands, Scottish settler travelling from Glasgow aboard the ship "Jura" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 23rd September 1858 4
- Mr. Thomas Sandilands, Scottish settler travelling from Glasgow with 2 children aboard the ship "Jura" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 23rd September 1858 4
| Contemporary Notables of the name Sandilands (post 1700) | + |
- James Sandilands (d. 1753), 7th Lord Torphichen, the eldest surviving son of Walter, sixth lord Torphichen (d. 1698)
- Bruce Sandilands, Australian bronze medalist Paralympic athletics competitor at the 1980 Paralympic Games
- Wayne Sandilands (b. 1983), South African football goalkeeper
- Laurie Sandilands (b. 1949), former Australian rules footballer
- Major-General James Walter Sandilands CB CMG DSO (1874-1959), British Commander of British Troops in South China
- Rupert Renorden Sandilands (b. 1868), English international footballer
- Aaron Sandilands (b. 1982), Australian rules footballer
- Kyle Dalton Sandilands (b. 1971), Australian radio and TV personality
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Spero Meliora
Motto Translation: I hope for better things.
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