The Clarkson Family Crest

The New York and Philadelphia Clarksons, with others of their blood, are descended from the Rev. David Clarkson, of Bradford, county York, England, Fellow of Clare Hall, Cambridge, who married a daughter of Sir Henry Holcroft, Knt. Of county Essex. Their son, Matthew Clarkson, was the founder of the family in America. He came over to New York in 1687, was Secretary of the Province from 1689 to the time of his death, 1702. His son, David, is the ancestor of what is generally known as the New York Clarksons, who intermarried with the best families of the colonies. His grandson, Dr. Gerardus Clarkson, was the ancestor of the Philadelphia Clarksons.

Family

Clarkson

Blazon

An Eagle's Head, Erased, Between Two Wings, Addorsed, Sable.

Source

America Hereldica