| ![Show Contents]() Siddons History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England Etymology of SiddonsWhat does the name Siddons mean? The name Siddons is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in Seddon found in south-west Lancashire. Early Origins of the Siddons familyThe surname Siddons was first found in Durham where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the Siddons familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Siddons research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1644 and 1700 are included under the topic Early Siddons History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Siddons Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Siddons are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Siddons include: Seddon, Seddan, Sedden and others. Early Notables of the Siddons familyAnother 50 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Siddons Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Siddons migration to the United States | + |
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Siddons or a variant listed above:
Siddons Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- John Siddons, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1844 1
| Siddons migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Siddons Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- William Siddons, English convict from Middlesex, who was transported aboard the "Adelaide" on August 08, 1849, settling in Van Diemen's Land and Port Phillip, Australia 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Siddons (post 1700) | + |
- Anne Rivers Siddons (1936-2019), born Sybil Anne Rivers, an American novelist who wrote Southern Literature, known for her 1978 novel, ''The House Next Door'' which later became a television movie in 2006
- Frederick Lincoln Siddons (1864-1931), United States federal judge
- Bill Siddons (b. 1948), American manager of The Doors from 1968 to 1972
- Harriet Siddons (1783-1844), English actress, wife of Henry Siddons, daughter of Charles Murray
- Henry Siddons (1774-1815), English actor, born on 4 Oct. 1774, the eldest child of Mrs. Sarah Siddons
- William Henry Siddons (1864-1893), English footballer who played from 1891 to 1893
- Dr Michael Powell Siddons (b. 1928), Wales Herald of Arms Extraordinary (1994-2010)
- John Royston Siddons (b. 1927), Australian politician, Senator for Victoria (1981-1983)
- James Darren "Jamie" Siddons (b. 1964), Australian cricketer
- Harold Siddons (1922-1963), British film and television actor
- ... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Historic Events for the Siddons family | + |
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: None sino sed dono
Motto Translation: I do not permit, but I give.
- 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 Library of Queensland. (Retrieved 2014, November 17) Adelaide voyage to Van Diemen's Land and Port Phillip, Australia in 1849 with 303 passengers. Retrieved from http://www.convictrecords.com.au/ships/adelaide/1849
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