NEW Ancestors of Lola May Cadwallader
A Little Family History (submited by aliceadams@earthlink.net)
Information on Thomas Cadwallader and Sarah (submited by Doug Schorey)
John and Sarah Cadwallader (submited by Laura Cadwallader)
This is where you will be able to find a wealth of information once we all start to contribute information.
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Cadwallader
Origin : Welsh (Wales)
Meaning : (Celtic) "Battle-arranger" -or- "General"
Submitted by Laura Cadwallader
Well here is the Meaning of the Cadwallader name as I know it. Around the
4th or 5th century (don't quote me on it) There was a welsh king whose name
was Cadwaladwr ( pronounced CAD-we-lad-oor the w is like the oo in cool) At
the time Wales was split into 3 kingdoms. Wales is noted in its history to
always being invaded, because that is where all of the natural resources in
Britain are. so the Saxons were constantly invading Wales, but Cadwaladwr
fought back and united wales under his banner -- the red dragon (Y Ddraig
Goch). with a united wales Cadwaladwr fought the Saxons back into middle
England until he was killed in battle. Cadwalawr was credited with the first
use of camouflage in a military operation, he disguised his troops with plant
leaves in order to ambush the Saxons. Because of his great military
accomplishments, the name Cadwaladwr came to mean "military strategist" when
the Normans took over England, Wales was again invaded, and the normans forced
everyone to take surnames. Many professional military men took the name
Cadwaladwr. so therefore it is relatively impossible to prove liniage to the
origional cadwallader. However my father managed to trace our linieage to a
Macwythyan, who took the Cadwaladr name (the name was commonly in flux --
after the normans conquored the land the w tended to be dropped). when the
colonies were formed many cadwaldrs came to this land to begin anew. These
settlers wanted to sever all ties with the home country, hence the change
for Cadwaladr to the American Cadwallader. the people I trace my lineage to
came over c. 1649.so remember when you see the welsh flag with the red dragon
on it, that is Cadwallader -- "Military Strategist".
Submitted by Matt Cadwallader
Cadwallader
What does it mean and where did it come from?
Have a meaning different from the one's listed, or want to add to ones already listed.
Please submit (comment) your version of origin and/or meaning.
Thanks, Laura Cadwallader :)
| Kristin Cadwallader - 11/17/00 23:51:44 My Email:kcadwallader@deloitte.com Do you have an genealogy webpage?: No Is it Cadwallader Surname related.?: Yes | Comments: |
| Mary Jean Crane - 02/29/00 03:08:50 My Email:davenmj@hoflink.com Queries or Comments: looking for info on Cadwalader Do you have an genealogy webpage?: no | Comments: My great Aunt always told us a story about her family who she says came from Wales and they lived at the Carnarvon Castle, she said that when they came to America thats when the name was changed to Thomas and they lived in NY long island She has also mentioned a letter the queen of england sent to them. If anyone else has had a simular story in there family please let me know. |
| Ray Till - 02/23/00 02:08:02 My Email:raysuzie@msn.com Queries or Comments: comments Do you have an genealogy webpage?: no Is it Cadwallader Surname related.?: yes | Comments: I am a descendant of John Cadwallader of Horsham, Montgomery Co., PA. My nearest relatives wher from Bucks Co., PA. The following web site has a lot of information about early Wales ( http://freespace.virgin.net/david.ford2/). It includes a King Cadwaladr (abt 630-688 ). He was St. Cadwaladr Fendigaid, King of Gwynedd or King Cadwaladr the Blessed. |
| sandra cadwallader - 01/19/00 06:28:44 My Email:JonSan@aol.com Do you have an genealogy webpage?: no | Comments: looking for any info on cadwalladers from Maine |
| Laura Cadwallader - 01/17/00 17:31:04 My Email:artbylaurajean@gmail.com Do you have an genealogy webpage?: Yes (This one) Is it Cadwallader Surname related.?: Yes | Comments: I am searching out information about Franklin Cadwallader (March 3, 1863 to Aug 21, 1921) Married to Lena Sherner (Apr 10, 1874 to Dec 3, 1944) We are searching out general information about them. (Stories) They lived in Stuart Nebraska. :) |
| Lea Simitz Buzby - 11/03/99 03:12:32 My Email:leabuzby@aol.com | Comments: I am related to Cadwallader through Anna Jane Cadwallader Buzby 1868-1915 to John Cadwallader 1676-1742. Quakers of Bucks County, etc. I have information to trade and wish to fill in some of my blanks. Thanks, Lea Simitz Buzby |
| Marilyn Gabriel Mills - 10/30/99 14:07:09 My Email:MGMills@aol.com Do you have an genealogy webpage?: Yes Is it Cadwallader Surname related.?: No | Comments: Edward H. Cadwallader, s/o Cyrus & Margaretta (Scattergood) Cadwallader, m. Rebecca Ann Neild/Neeld in 1854, prob. in Bucks Co., PA. I am looking for the parents and siblings of Rebecca, who was b. abt 1830 in Bucks Co., PA. Edward H. & Rebecca (Neeld) Cadwallader had at least 4 children: Margaretta B., Samuel G., James & Elizabeth. I also need birthdates for the last two children. Any and all help appreciated. Marilyn |
| M. A. LeMay - 10/27/99 00:03:37 My Email:lemay@tfb.com Queries or Comments: Mary Cadwallader Do you have an genealogy webpage?: no | Comments: I'm researching Mary Cadwallader b. abt 1773. Married Elias Brewer abt 1797. They had at least one son, Richard Brewer b. 17 Jul 1798 in IN. Who were Mary's parents and who were Elias parents. Mary |
| Laura - 10/11/99 21:08:17 My URL:http://www.cadwallader surname.blogspot.com My Email:artbylaurajean@gmail.com Queries or Comments: Query Do you have an genealogy webpage?: yes Is it Cadwallader Surname related.?: yes | Comments: I am searching for Cadwalladers in the Stuart Nebraska area and are trying to figure out if Guy Raymond Cadwallader was born in Creighton or Stuart Nebraska his death Certificate says Stuart and 2 of his son's birth Certificates say Creighton Nebraska. Guy Raymond Cadwallader May 29,1900 - Oct 6,1966 His parents were Franklin Cadwallader and Lena Sherman. Any one with info on this family would be great. Thanks Laura :) |
