A name stemming from an ancient god of war and also that of a popular fourth century saint, ‘Martin’ has been present from the earliest of times.
• While some of its bearers were prominent on the battlefield, others have stamped their mark on the historical record through their involvement in endeavours and pursuits ranging from political activism to the stage, sport, music and literature.
• The colourful and prominent tale of the Martins is recounted here.
Hunt English Ancestry Family History Booklet with Amazing Facts of this Famous Name
A name of ancient Anglo-Saxon roots, ‘Hunt’ and its spelling variants such as ‘Hunter’ has been present in the British isles from the earliest times. • Although originally denoting someone who earned...
Percy English Ancestry Family History Booklet with Amazing Facts of this Famous Name
Although of Norman origin, 'Percy' is a name that also came to be firmly rooted in the ancient soil of England. • Many of its bearers gained high honours and a distinction, often with sword in hand,...
Edwards English Ancestry Family History Booklet with Amazing Facts of this Famous Name
A name of ancient Welsh roots, bearers today of the proud name of Edwards can trace a descent from one of the nation’s early royal princes. • Many gained fame from earliest times, while others of the...
Robertson English Ancestry Family History Booklet with Amazing Facts of this Famous Name
Derived from the popular given name of ‘Robert’, ‘Robertson’ has Anglo-Saxon roots and was popularised as a surname in the wake of the Norman Conquest of 1066. • Many of its bearers have achieved...
Fuller English Ancestry Family History Booklet with Amazing Facts of this Famous Name
Originally an occupational name denoting someone who was employed in the preparation of cloth, ‘Fuller’ is of ancient Anglo-Saxon roots. • A significant number of bearers of the name have gained...
Hunt English Ancestry Family History Booklet with Amazing Facts of this Famous Name
A name of ancient Anglo-Saxon roots, ‘Hunt’ and its spelling variants such as ‘Hunter’ has been pres…
Percy English Ancestry Family History Booklet with Amazing Facts of this Famous Name
Although of Norman origin, 'Percy' is a name that also came to be firmly rooted in the ancient soil …
Edwards English Ancestry Family History Booklet with Amazing Facts of this Famous Name
A name of ancient Welsh roots, bearers today of the proud name of Edwards can trace a descent from o…
Robertson English Ancestry Family History Booklet with Amazing Facts of this Famous Name
Derived from the popular given name of ‘Robert’, ‘Robertson’ has Anglo-Saxon roots and was popularis…
Fuller English Ancestry Family History Booklet with Amazing Facts of this Famous Name
Originally an occupational name denoting someone who was employed in the preparation of cloth, ‘Full…