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From: Lewis Howell <>
Subject: Re: [CAFresno] Re: Clyde Mitts
Date: Mon, 6 May 2002 22:14:30 -0700


"A Dictionary of English Surnames" by P.H. Reaney, Oxford Univ. Press,
1995. This reference does not list the surname Axford, but it does list
a number of surnames beginning with ax including Axby, Axtell, Axon,
Axton, and a number of others. None have any connection with Oxford.
One possible source for these names is the Old Norse word "asktill"
meaning ash kettle which may refer to soap making. Another possible
source is the Old English proper name, "Acca" with "Axson" meaning "son
of Acca." A third possibility is a castle in Northamptonshire which is
now called Ashby but in the 13th century was called "Axeby" plus other
possibilities. I know this will confuse, but I hope it helps. Lew Howell


On 4 May 2002 21:56:39 -0600 writes:
> This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list.
>
> Surnames: Axford
> Classification: Query
>
> Message Board URL:
>
> http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GW.2ADE/407.1.2
>
> Message Board Post:
>
> Hello I am wondering if you or anyone can help me with finding out
> about the name of "AXFORD" which is my last name I have had opposing
> searches saying its from Ireland others sayinng it is english and
> was originally formed from the Oxford river ? I also know that there
> is an AXFORD emblem any clues as too where I can find this,Thanks so
> much M,
>


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