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Origin of the Armstrong Surname |
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| The Armstrong surname is a Scottish and English nickname surname with a literal origin meaning "strong arm." The name carries a rich history tied to a specific, fiercely indepenent culture along the Anglo-Scottish border. It was originally bestowed as a descriptive nickname for a warrior or a man of exceptional physical strength. In an era before standardized last names, someone renowned for their prowess in battle or their ability to wield heavy weapons would be called "the Armstrong." | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| GENERATION 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
William Armstrong
was born on November 24, 1716 in St. Johns Parish, Maryland and died in
January 1755 in Hartford, Maryland. He married
Elizabeth Shepherd
(1712-1762).
His parentage is uncertain.
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Nathaniel Shepherd Armstrong, Sr., son of William and
Elizabeth
was born on July 9, 1749 in Baltimore, Maryland and died on July 4, 1840
in Hamilton, Ohio. He married
Susannah/Hannah Norris (1743-1827).
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Leonard Armstrong, son of
Nathaniel and Susannah was born on February 24, 1778 in Hartford, Maryland
and died on August 29, 1871 in Salem, Iowa. He married
Rebecca Riggs (1794-1871).
The children of Leonard and Rebecca are:
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Frances Varnelia Armstrong,
daughter of Leonard and Rebecca was
born on June 6, 1833 in Newtown, Ohio and died on June 14, 1900 in
Eddyville, Iowa. She married
Alfred Stanford Riggs. See the Riggs surname page for the continuation of this line. |