This page collects genealogy for the Appleton Family:
Appleton Main Articles[]
- Appleton Family - Core family research page
- Appleton Notable People - People of distinction featured in Wikipedia, important migrants and others.
- Appleton Disambiguation List - Appleton Family people with identical names sorted.
- Appleton Migrants - listings of notable Appleton Migrants.
- Appleton Family Landmarks - Notable castles, cemeteries, monuments and much more.
- Appleton Baronets - Several lines of the Appleton family featured in ThePeerage of Great Britain.
- Appleton Family Ancestry - Royal ancestors of the Appleton Family - Including English, Norman, Irish, Scottish, French and more.
A cautionary note on this genealogy: while generally well-documented with reliable sources, many of them primary, the compilers also used IGI; Family Group Records; and online genealogies on occasion. These latter sources may not be reliable.
Surname Origins[]
The Appleton family has a rich and varied history, spanning several centuries and continents. Here's an overview of their legacy and history - The Appleton family name has Anglo-Saxon roots, originating from the Old English word "æppeltun," meaning "apple garden" or "orchard". The family first appeared in Lancashire, England, where they held estates in places like Widness with Appleton.
The Appleton family has left a lasting legacy in various fields:
- Politics: Several members served in political roles, influencing local and national policies.
- Commerce: The family was involved in mercantile activities, contributing to the economic growth of their regions.
- Culture: Through marriages and connections, the Appletons were linked to notable figures in American literature and history
Migration to America[]
Samuel Appleton (1586–1670) emigrated from Little Waldingfield, Suffolk, England to Ipswich, Massachusetts around 1636. He is considered one of the founding members of the Appleton family in America. His descendants played significant roles in American politics, religion, and commerce.
Family Crest and Coat of Arms[]
The Appleton family crest features symbols that reflect their heritage and values. The coat of arms often includes imagery related to apples and orchards, signifying their name's origin.
Appleton Genealogy by Region[]
- Appleton Family of Boston= Boston Brahmin Family.
- Appleton in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
- Appleton in Salt Lake County, Utah
Other uses[]
- Appleton, Indiana, a fictional town from Jason Robert Brown's musical 13
- Appleton (crater), a lunar crater
- Appleton (music duo), a musical duo comprising All Saints members Natalie and Nicole Appleton
- Appleton Cattle Company, an Australian beef producer which bought several large properties from S. Kidman & Co in 2023
- Appleton International Airport, outside Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
- Appleton spotlight, specialized moveable automobile spotlights (used especially for delivery or police vehicles)
- D. Appleton & Company, a former publisher of books and textbooks, based in New York and Boston
- Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography
- Appletun
See Also[]
- Appleton at WikiTree
- Appleton Family Crest History
- Appleton Family on GENI
- Find Appleton Family Records - Archives.com
Non-SMW Family Name Pages[]
The following list of Appleton family person articles should be upgraded to SMW format.
Notes[]
- Browne, W.A.F.; Reaney, P.H.; Wilson, R.M.; Scull, A. (1991). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Tavistock classics in the history of psychiatry. Routledge. p. 63. ISBN 978-0-415-05737-0. Retrieved 19 August 2018.