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Locke Family History
Locke Genealogy & Family TreeLocke is a Scottish name from Peeblesshire, Scotland, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old English loc which means "lock" and referred to someone with the occupation of a locksmith. The earliest known ancestor--Leuric Loc--was recorded in 1130. Roots for this name can also be found in France. The family motto is Assiduaitate, non desdia, which means "By assiduity, not by sloth."
Other spellings include "Maddison" and "Maddeson." Notable people with the surname include American musician John Locke (Spirit), American actress Spencer Locke (Spanglish, Monster House, Cougar Town), and fictional character John Locke (Lost). The first Locke to come to America was Robart Locke in Virginia in 1621.
Locke Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Rebecca Locke -- --, 1746 February 12, 1830 Maine
- Deborah Locke -- --, 1685 September 18, 1753 New Hampshire
- Hazel Mae Locke -- --, 1912 March 19, 1986 New Jersey
- Hannah Locke -- --, 1812 August 17, 1888
- Elizabeth Locke -- --, 1590 September 15, 1662
Locke Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Caleb Locke -- --, 1738 April 10, 1820 New Hampshire
- Sophia Wilhemina Locke -- --, 1825 Tennessee
- Elisha Locke -- --, 1743 May 0, 1761 New Hampshire
- Christopher Matthew Locke -- --, 1568 December 0, 1635
- Mary Locke -- --, 1808 February 18, 1883 Pennsylvania
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