I enjoy the history lessons, too. I especially enjoyed the mention of Warriors Path. It’s fascinating to me that our highway systems follow the same routes that were traveled centuries ago. I live not too far from the Great Wagon Road.
Our family dentist was named Bass. He loved to fish so my aunt and uncle would frequently have him to their lake. One day a friend of my aunt called and asked what she was up to. My aunt told her she had a big ol' bass in her lake.
Thank you for covering the Arthur surname! I was just "commenting" to my daughter that after all this time of faithfully watching your show, you still haven't mentioned Arthur, lol! I know you are very busy and it just took a while to get to it. Even though my father had roots in southern West Virginia, I can recall him mentioning the Cumberland Gap, but I don't know what it was in reference to. He was only in my life when I was very young, so I never got a chance to ask him, but the story you shared made me remember it! Even though your show is about surnames, but it is very historical too, how could it not be! Thank you for all your research and willingness to share your findings, I will continue watching because I love history
Always good.. There were Arthurs in my home neighborhood. I wonder how they, as a family, are connected to history..Thank you for the short story about Gabriel..Paul,in Ohio
Yes it was the Western Reserve, reserved for Virginia Revolutionary Soldiers..Up at Nelsonville at the Opra house during the Civil War, they signed upUnion troops on one side and those for the Confederate on the other side..Nelsonville is about 100 mi North of the Ohio River from where I live..Paul
Thanks, Doc. Good one. BIGTIME Arthur nut. Thoroughly enjoyed the “historical”novels/series by Mary Stewart, Catherine Christian, and Jack Whyte. They all place Arthur in post Roman Britain, where he is the offspring of Native Celtic royalty and Roman aristocracy. Arturus, Dux Bellorum Brittanicus ~ Arthur, War Duke of Britain. That film in the early 2000’s ALMOST got it. A good mini-series COULD do Arthur justice. 5th century Britain was an interesting time/place. Told Ya, BIGTIME Arthur nut.
That's more than cool, Boomer! It's interesting how Edward the Longshanks was also a bog fan of him, even though Arthur was probably a Romanized Celtic chieftain.
Very interesting! I know many Basses from my hometown in north Georgia. For all they have done for rural education in Tennessee, both Sgt. York and Dolly Parton are people I greatly admire!
Interesting! That's true for me as well. The first time I went to England, I took a cassette tape of Dolly's to listen to if I got homesick. I heard that Loretta died today. Sad news!
Curious if anyone has suggested Duckworth, Easterling, and McCracken? You’ve already covered most of the more common names in my family tree and people I know from back home. These can be really interesting like how I never knew there was such a presence of Norman surnames in my hometown. Most people only acknowledged that they were Scots Irish or German.
Thanks for the excellent job of surname information. I truly enjoy your videos. I’m wondering if you could give me some information on these surnames Callicutt or Callicott, Boatman and Lawson. Just interested in my ancestry. Thanks, Mary Lawson
Wondering about Waldrop. I've enjoyed most of your videos and haven't seen it. My research found two separate derivations, German mainly in the north and Scottish in the south. I would like to know you come up with.
Clay, wald is German for woods or forest. I think it is an Americanized form of the German Waldriff. Waldrop doesn't appear in any of my European surname books.
@@BarryVann I’ve never built or maintained one, but if you search website building and website hosting you can get a feel. It is something you can likely do at no cost if you can tolerate their advertisements.
Last part of my research Swedish surnames are based on father given name and changed with generations for example,Lars Peterson was son of Peter . If Lars had son named Hans son would be known as Hans Lars soon ( son of Lars) . Swedish and English are related languages so there basic similarities between name structures of two languages. Swedish- flnn immigrants have been able to retain many original surnames . Which were not too difficult for Americans to grasp or learn . Common Swedish last names . Berg( mountain). Bjork Lund ( forestpf birches ). Classon ( son of claes). Danielsson ( son of Daniel). Wallin old English ( powerful friend ). Eklund ( oak forest). Ihope you like my research stay safe blessed good luck to you your family friends.
Good morning Khatoon, it's nice to see that you are continuing to dig into wester European naming patterns. Scandinavian surnames typically have a sen prefix, not son. Son is English and Scottish.
Sometime could you explain "septs"? I have never really quite understood how that works. I just lost a friend with the last name of Bass here in the Ozarks. Old, old family in our parts. York and Arthur are also common around here. Growing up in Tennessee, a long time ago, we were all taught about Alvin York.
Hi Terry, a sept is an allied family to a larger clan; they also accept the clan chief as their chief. They are often related to the clan. My Morris family is a sept of Clan Buchanan. My McKamey family was a sept of the Stuarts of Bute.
Hi Barry. Thank you for covering York. Please add Hudson to your list. That is a maternal line living many generations in Tennessee. Most of my ancestors are from that area. How many names can we request at one time?
I like your videos! Can you tell me where the surname Stephens comes from? Not sure if its German or English? My family is from eastern Kentucky. I visit their and see headstones. Back in the early 1800's
Hi Motley, I am curious as to how a Sofian language people, numbering around 1000, found themselves in northern Virginia in the 1600s. That's a long way from the Dakotas. vanntagepoint22@gmail.com.
@@BarryVann It gets better. There's communication between an early trapper (1600s) by the name of Jones who in letters to Lord Baltimore mentions trade relations with Rapidan area tribes which also comports with Doctor Lederer's map. even more compelling is the 1658 establishment of Stafford county which by crow's flight from Aquia Landing on the Potomac is quite close (due west to the confluence of Rapidan and Rapahannock). The Spotswood movement is arguably late to the party. Also, as Indian women could give birth unaided ostensibly, would be a natural fit for early mixed race "squatters". Theres amply oral history of original family here in Orange County names that whisper of such relatives and as to be labeled as such would be cause for relocation . I'd love to connect further. please message me.
'Gday Barry and I'm the cows tail mop again but I was being constructive and lowering the level of cultured weeds in the yard to a more suitable level.Hooe all is well and I had GOOD pal by the name of Bass on Hanging Dog. I think he's ended up in Hayesville now. Hope yall are doing just fine and THANKS and God Bless!
@@BarryVann Yes, Wrede, from Braunschweig. One of my ancestors was a member of the German military group known as the Braunschweigers. They, along with the Hessians were "loaned"? to the English crown and fought against Colonial forces during the revolution. He was taken prisoner at Saratoga, and transferred back and forth between POW camps numerous times. On one such transfer, he slipped out of the ranks and hid out in the countryside until the war's end. He eventually assimilated into life in America. When he finally had to list his name on some official document, Wrede (pronounced Vrede) was taken down as Frady. The name is fairly common in the western most parts of N.C., but pretty rare anywhere else in the state. Thanks and Happy New Year.
How are dr Barry as if iam really demonstor and you are master thesis supervisor on topic of surnames just kidding. As always iam gathering main points about topics you mentioned briefly here it’s history of heritage of Swedish surnames from almgren to wind bland. If you visit Sweden or Scandinavia you are more are likely to encounter ahlgren than “ Adam “ . In 1901 Swedish naming act required anyone didn’t already have fixed surname to adopt masculine form of their father as their own .since law , several changes have emerged, as original guidelines didn’t address surnames for adopted children or married and divorced women . Compared to other regions in world “ given “ names in Sweden is quiet small . Like most in Scandinavian countries, selection of surnames available even smaller, with many titles in Sweden coming either from Viking settlers or Norman’s ,who are introduced surnames to Europe before end of first millennium. Swedish last names have four potential sources patronymic name , nature based or artistic, nickname, geographical.
You will love the new hip! Did both starting midway 2018. High school @ ETSU many moons ago…😅Btw: I have the records/bible from my ancestor (from Scotland) that fought in the Revolutionary War. I think his family came after the Battle of Culloden…he was born there about 1742. Lived in Virginia. Would you recommend a university or library to help me put things in order? I’m now in Chicago where I had my children…there’s a Scottish group here also. Thank you for your lively and informative videos…they’re wonderful! Carol PS: His surname is Fleming.😊
I enjoy the history lessons, too. I especially enjoyed the mention of Warriors Path. It’s fascinating to me that our highway systems follow the same routes that were traveled centuries ago. I live not too far from the Great Wagon Road.
Glad you enjoyed it, Gracie! Barry
I love the historical accounts you insert. Enjoyable episode! Thank you, Sir!
Glad you enjoyed it, Charity! Kind regards, Barry
Always a pleasure to attend your sessions, Barry! Thank you so very much!!!!!!
Thanks, DD! You always put some wind in my sails! I appreciate you very much. Barry
I actually love the mini history lessons! Keep em coming!
I always enjoy your snippets of history and hope you continue to interweave them in the surname info.
Thank you, Faith! I will try to do a better job of doing that. We are part of history, even if we don't think our families played roles in it. Barry
Our family dentist was named Bass. He loved to fish so my aunt and uncle would frequently have him to their lake. One day a friend of my aunt called and asked what she was up to. My aunt told her she had a big ol' bass in her lake.
That's a hoot! I loved fishing in Scotland, by the way. Barry
Love your history telling!
Thanks, Kaymae!
Great stuff. Ps I enjoy the history shorts around the names. So interesting.
Glad you like them! Regards, Barry
Thank you for another great episode
Many thanks, CMGS1970!
Great video. Loved the history. More would be great
Glad you enjoyed it, Rose! Barry
My favorite, Ernest T. Bass!! Can’t wait😊
Thanks, Gracie! I hope I do his name justice!
I enjoy the history as well.
Thanks, Paula! I appreciate that sentiment. I love history and geography. Regards, Barry
Thank you for covering the Arthur surname! I was just "commenting" to my daughter that after all this time of faithfully watching your show, you still haven't mentioned Arthur, lol! I know you are very busy and it just took a while to get to it. Even though my father had roots in southern West Virginia, I can recall him mentioning the Cumberland Gap, but I don't know what it was in reference to. He was only in my life when I was very young, so I never got a chance to ask him, but the story you shared made me remember it! Even though your show is about surnames, but it is very historical too, how could it not be! Thank you for all your research and willingness to share your findings, I will continue watching because I love history
Hi Lora, your message touched my heart. Thank you kindly! Barry
How interesting the person named Arthur. Tks and now the Cumberlan? road song is playing in my head.😅 Sending fast and healing prayers for the 13th.
Many thanks, Villie! I did a video on the Cumberland Gap. ruclips.net/video/icwjEYgph5E/видео.html
LoL with Bass I only thought of Ernest T. Bass..... Thanks for sharing more names!
Thanks for watching! It's always good to hear from you!
Great channel! Thank you!
Thank you too! I am happy to hear from you, Rita! Kind regards, Barry
Always good.. There were Arthurs in my home neighborhood. I wonder how they, as a family, are connected to history..Thank you for the short story about Gabriel..Paul,in Ohio
Thanks, Paul! A lot of folks forget that eastern Ohio is solid Appalachian country. It's beautiful there.
Yes it was the Western Reserve, reserved for Virginia Revolutionary Soldiers..Up at Nelsonville at the Opra house during the Civil War, they signed upUnion troops on one side and those for the Confederate on the other side..Nelsonville is about 100 mi North of the Ohio River from where I live..Paul
Very interesting set of surnames Barry. I knew of a Bass that was a friend of my dads. An my dads dad middle name was Arther
That's a double hit! Thanks, Charles! Barry
Thanks, Doc. Good one. BIGTIME Arthur nut. Thoroughly enjoyed the “historical”novels/series by Mary Stewart, Catherine Christian, and Jack Whyte. They all place Arthur in post Roman Britain, where he is the offspring of Native Celtic royalty and Roman aristocracy. Arturus, Dux Bellorum Brittanicus ~ Arthur, War Duke of Britain.
That film in the early 2000’s ALMOST got it. A good mini-series COULD do Arthur justice. 5th century Britain was an interesting time/place.
Told Ya, BIGTIME Arthur nut.
That's more than cool, Boomer! It's interesting how Edward the Longshanks was also a bog fan of him, even though Arthur was probably a Romanized Celtic chieftain.
I live in Baxter Tn I am 70 yrs old lived here all my life.
I had a friend named Bill Dyer who would be about your age. He was from your neck of the woods. He worked for Putnam County Schools.
Thank you!
You're welcome! My pleasure! Barry
Very interesting! I know many Basses from my hometown in north Georgia. For all they have done for rural education in Tennessee, both Sgt. York and Dolly Parton are people I greatly admire!
Interesting! That's true for me as well. The first time I went to England, I took a cassette tape of Dolly's to listen to if I got homesick. I heard that Loretta died today. Sad news!
I knew a couple of Baxter boys in school at church hill,tn bacl un the 1970's.
Thanks, Harold! Barry
Thank you very much for the help with that, doing a great job 👍
Thanks, John!
Yes, demand warrants it!
Thanks for hanging around to the end of the episode. Barry
@@BarryVann I have enjoyed 46 episodes so far.
@@hot88s23 That's awesome, Hot 88s! Thanks for the kind words. They put some wind in the old sails. Barry
Curious if anyone has suggested Duckworth, Easterling, and McCracken? You’ve already covered most of the more common names in my family tree and people I know from back home. These can be really interesting like how I never knew there was such a presence of Norman surnames in my hometown. Most people only acknowledged that they were Scots Irish or German.
Kraken, I have added those three names to the list to cover. Thanks for watching and for writing! Barry
Thanks for the excellent job of surname information. I truly enjoy your videos. I’m wondering if you could give me some information on these surnames Callicutt or Callicott, Boatman and Lawson. Just interested in my ancestry. Thanks, Mary Lawson
@@marylawson7584 Mary, I overed Lawson in Episode 39. I have added the other two to list of names to cover. Kind regards, Barry
One of my customers was Mr Bass. Ironically, Mr Bass loved to bream fish…😀
No way!
Great show. Hope Crombie is on your list
Thanks, David. I added Crombie! Barry
When you said, "Bass" my morbid mind went straight to the body farm!😬😆 I am rather fond of the body farm series by Jon Jefferson & William Bass.
My wife too, Gidget.
Wondering about Waldrop. I've enjoyed most of your videos and haven't seen it. My research found two separate derivations, German mainly in the north and Scottish in the south. I would like to know you come up with.
Clay, wald is German for woods or forest. I think it is an Americanized form of the German Waldriff. Waldrop doesn't appear in any of my European surname books.
Live in Baxter Tn.
That's in the heart of God's country. I'm wearing one of my TTU shirts right now.
Live in Middle Tn.
Thanks, Colon. I live in Campbell County.
A website with a list of names by episode would be extremely useful.
Do you know how to build it? I don't.
@@BarryVann I’ve never built or maintained one, but if you search website building and website hosting you can get a feel. It is something you can likely do at no cost if you can tolerate their advertisements.
Abba Father's blessings Barry
Many thanks, Raw H3 02! Please keep me in your prayers for my hip replacement on the 13th. Kind regards, Barry
@@BarryVann I gotta get my rotator cup sewed back on my arm on the 19th... lol blessings and prayers.
Last part of my research Swedish surnames are based on father given name and changed with generations for example,Lars Peterson was son of Peter . If Lars had son named Hans son would be known as Hans Lars soon ( son of Lars) . Swedish and English are related languages so there basic similarities between name structures of two languages. Swedish- flnn immigrants have been able to retain many original surnames . Which were not too difficult for Americans to grasp or learn . Common Swedish last names . Berg( mountain). Bjork Lund ( forestpf birches ). Classon ( son of claes). Danielsson ( son of Daniel). Wallin old English ( powerful friend ). Eklund ( oak forest). Ihope you like my research stay safe blessed good luck to you your family friends.
Good morning Khatoon, it's nice to see that you are continuing to dig into wester European naming patterns. Scandinavian surnames typically have a sen prefix, not son. Son is English and Scottish.
@@BarryVann surnames ending in Son can indeed also have Scandinavian origin
Sometime could you explain "septs"? I have never really quite understood how that works. I just lost a friend with the last name of Bass here in the Ozarks. Old, old family in our parts. York and Arthur are also common around here. Growing up in Tennessee, a long time ago, we were all taught about Alvin York.
Hi Terry, a sept is an allied family to a larger clan; they also accept the clan chief as their chief. They are often related to the clan. My Morris family is a sept of Clan Buchanan. My McKamey family was a sept of the Stuarts of Bute.
I would love to hear about my grandma’s name Kemplin she was from Kentucky
Teresa, I will give it a look. Barry
Hi Barry. Thank you for covering York. Please add Hudson to your list. That is a maternal line living many generations in Tennessee. Most of my ancestors are from that area. How many names can we request at one time?
Added!
@@BarryVann My brother in law was a Hudson from Humboldt, TN.
@@Ammo08 Copy that! Hudson and Hutson are on the list. My kids are half Vann and half Hutson.
Last name Woodring ?
I like your videos! Can you tell me where the surname Stephens comes from? Not sure if its German or English? My family is from eastern Kentucky. I visit their and see headstones. Back in the early 1800's
And alot of headstones have some of the letters backwards. Like the S or the P . Thanks !
Hi Randy, Stephens is on the list to cover. There are 33 names in front of it. Kind regards, Barry
@@BarryVann Thanks 👍
If I have some questions concerning Manahoac distribution in my neighborhood can we speak directly?
Hi Motley, I am curious as to how a Sofian language people, numbering around 1000, found themselves in northern Virginia in the 1600s. That's a long way from the Dakotas. vanntagepoint22@gmail.com.
@@BarryVann It gets better. There's communication between an early trapper (1600s) by the name of Jones who in letters to Lord Baltimore mentions trade relations with Rapidan area tribes which also comports with Doctor Lederer's map. even more compelling is the 1658 establishment of Stafford county which by crow's flight from Aquia Landing on the Potomac is quite close (due west to the confluence of Rapidan and Rapahannock). The Spotswood movement is arguably late to the party. Also, as Indian women could give birth unaided ostensibly, would be a natural fit for early mixed race "squatters". Theres amply oral history of original family here in Orange County names that whisper of such relatives and as to be labeled as such would be cause for relocation . I'd love to connect further. please message me.
How about Burgess?
It's about 50 names away from being covered. Thanks, Barry
'Gday Barry and I'm the cows tail mop again but I was being constructive and lowering the level of cultured weeds in the yard to a more suitable level.Hooe all is well and I had GOOD pal by the name of Bass on Hanging Dog. I think he's ended up in Hayesville now. Hope yall are doing just fine and THANKS and God Bless!
Good to hear from you you, Lewie! I haven't mowed in three weeks. I think my place will need one more mowing and then I'll shut it down.
@@BarryVann I shut down several times a day but I always manage to roll off and crank up again. Keep Powell Valley on the map, Pal!
Have you ever looked into the origins of the surname "Frady"?
I have not until a few minutes ago. It's most likely derived from the German Frede or Wrede. Barry
@@BarryVann Yes, Wrede, from Braunschweig. One of my ancestors was a member of the German military group known as the Braunschweigers. They, along with the Hessians were "loaned"? to the English crown and fought against Colonial forces during the revolution. He was taken prisoner at Saratoga, and transferred back and forth between POW camps numerous times. On one such transfer, he slipped out of the ranks and hid out in the countryside until the war's end. He eventually assimilated into life in America. When he finally had to list his name on some official document, Wrede (pronounced Vrede) was taken down as Frady. The name is fairly common in the western most parts of N.C., but pretty rare anywhere else in the state. Thanks and Happy New Year.
Sam Bass was a Black sheriff,in the old west 🐓
Thanks, Guy!
How are dr Barry as if iam really demonstor and you are master thesis supervisor on topic of surnames just kidding. As always iam gathering main points about topics you mentioned briefly here it’s history of heritage of Swedish surnames from almgren to wind bland. If you visit Sweden or Scandinavia you are more are likely to encounter ahlgren than “ Adam “ . In 1901 Swedish naming act required anyone didn’t already have fixed surname to adopt masculine form of their father as their own .since law , several changes have emerged, as original guidelines didn’t address surnames for adopted children or married and divorced women . Compared to other regions in world “ given “ names in Sweden is quiet small . Like most in Scandinavian countries, selection of surnames available even smaller, with many titles in Sweden coming either from Viking settlers or Norman’s ,who are introduced surnames to Europe before end of first millennium. Swedish last names have four potential sources patronymic name , nature based or artistic, nickname, geographical.
Thanks for the kidding email! I'm doing OK. I am about to have a hip replacement on the 13th.
You will love the new hip! Did both starting midway 2018. High school @ ETSU many moons ago…😅Btw: I have the records/bible from my ancestor (from Scotland) that fought in the Revolutionary War. I think his family came after the Battle of Culloden…he was born there about 1742. Lived in Virginia. Would you recommend a university or library to help me put things in order? I’m now in Chicago where I had my children…there’s a Scottish group here also. Thank you for your lively and informative videos…they’re wonderful! Carol PS: His surname is Fleming.😊
Thank you!
You're welcome!