Cawcutt families had resided in the area around Huntington UK for some hundreds of years mainly in and around Offord D'Arcy .
The Cawcutts had been successful farmers in the area for many centuries.
My interest in the Cawcutt/Folliott relationship started with the marriage of my grand parents William Cawcutt and Edith Emily Folliott in 1901.
What's in a Name
The name "Cawcutt" is of English origin and is derived from a geographical locality, meaning "of Caldecote." The name is associated with various places named Caldecote or Caldecott in Britain. The Old English word "ceald-cote" translates to "the dweller at the cold huts." The surname Cawcutt is carried by more people in South Africa than any other country, with significant occurrences also in Australia and England. The name has historical roots and can be traced back to various locations in Britain, including Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Huntingdonshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, and Warwickshire.
The name "Cawcutt" is predominantly found in South Africa, making it most common in the Western Cape region. Additionally, the surname is present in Australia and England as well
William Cawcutt and Edith Emily Folliott’s marriage
William Cawcutt and Edith Emily Folliott’s were married on the 17th of January 1900.
The couple proceeded to have 10 children, eight of whom were born at Huntingdon in England, the remainder being born in Australia.
William and Edith farmed in Offord D’Arcy in England until they moved to Australia in 1914.
Children of William And Edith Folliott:
Date of Birth
Links:
Photos of William Cawcutt and Edith Emily Folliott and their family here.
Chart of Cawcutt related headstones in the Offord Cluny cemetery here.
The home in Offord D'arcy, UK where William and
Edith Cawcutt lived with eight of their children.
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