| The name Markham originated in 1066, in England, at a settlement near the border of Mercia, (now Scotland) the name being assumed for trading purposes.It's origin is well given in the following lines: Once ancient Mercia did her borders mark With home among the leafy woods disorder, Whose forest bounds upon the Isle's arc A Saxon set to mark the outer border. A Saxon hamlet for a border home A home, a name upon the Angle border A march, a mark beyond the city's dome A march, a home, a Mark-hame, seat of civil order. Around this clustered sturdy yoemen flew, This was the valient leader's name Claron, a noble chief and father true On whom 'Ye Towne' bestowed it's name. Other names I am researching: DETMER, EHRET, MATTHEWS |
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Robert Alan Markham Simi Valley, CA 93065 United States ramg@aol.com |
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