The meaning/origin of the name Tapscott

The Last Name of TAPSCOTT was a variant of the name Tapper and was an occupational name 'the tapper' one who tapped the barrell, an Inkeeper. Occupational last names primarily denoted the actual occupation followed by the individual. At what period they became hereditary is a difficult problem. Many of the occupation names were descriptive and could be varied. In the Middle Ages, at least among the Christian population, people did not usually pursue uniqueized occupations exclusively to the extent that we do today, and they would, in fact, turn their hand to any form of work that needed to be done, particularly in a large house or mansion, or on farms and smallholdings. In early documents, last names frequently refer to the actual holder of an office, whether the church or state. A north of England name, which was extrapolated from the Old English TOEPPA. Early records of the name mention John le Tapscote, County Cambridge in 1273. Richard Tappscot, registered at Oxford Univeristy in 1614. Thomas Tapper (aged 18) embarked to America on the 'St. Christopher' in 1635. (List of Emigrants). William Tapper married Phebe Davies at St. George's Chapel, Mayfair, London in 1750. The names introduced into Britain by the Normans during and in the wake of the Invasion of 1066, are nearly all territorial in origin. The followers of William the Conqueror were a pretty mixed lot, and while some of them brought the names of their castles and villages in Normandy with them, many were adventurers of different nationalities attached to William's standard by the hope of plunder, and possessing no family or territorial names of their own. Those of them who acquired lands in England were called by their manors, while others took the name of the offices they held or the military titles given to them, and sometimes, a younger son of a Norman landowner, on receiving a grant of land in his new home dropped his paternal name and adopted that of his newly acquired property. The Norman Conquest of 1066 revolutionized our personal nomenclature. The Old English name system was little by little broken up and Old English names became less common, and were replaced by new names from the continent.

SUPPORT ME IN FINDING A CURE FOR CROHN'S DISEASE!

I am embarking on a fantastic journey and I need your help! I will be walk the 13.1 mile race at the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon on Sunday, November 16, 2014, to raise funds and awareness for research leading to improved treatment options and a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Over 1.4 million Americans have Crohn's and colitis, commonly referred to as Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD. Many more suffer in silence due to potential embarrassment and alienation. Crohn's disease and colitis may occur in people of all ages, but it is primarily a disease of adolescents and young adults, affecting mainly those between 15 and 35.

I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease at the age of 26, after years poking, prodding and testing. My journey to find a way to cope with the pain and various symptoms /aliments associated the Crohn's Disease has been a trying one. Since being diagnosed I have been a advocate of spreading awareness of Crohn's Disease and doing all I can to help find a cure that will help me and others like me.

Together, we can make a difference! As a member of Team Challenge, I have a coach, a training program, and teammates to support me. I have committed to a tough training schedule, and I've committed to raise $5,000 in donations for The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. I am motivated! I am committed! I will do it!

Please help support me by visiting my webpage at www.active.com/donate/lasvegasDC14/KiasJourney to donate or mail your donations directly to me at 2900 Saint Clair Drive, #509, Temple Hills, MD 20748 (Made out to CCFA). A minimum of 83 cents per dollar raised by the CCFA goes directly to research and patient support, and your contribution is 100% tax deductible. If your employer matches charitable contributions, please include matching forms with your donation. Of course, your good wishes and positive vibes to sustain me in my training and as I cross the finish line will also be graciously accepted.

Feel free to contact me if you need help making a donation or if you just want to make sure I am pounding the pavement (literally). I could use the encouragement! I am trying to reach my fundraising goal by October 31, 2014 but will continue to take donations up to and even the after the race if I haven't met my goal. I can't thank you enough in advance for supporting this cause!

With my sincere thanks,
Kia
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Family

Tapscott or Not

For years many have tried to dispute whether my ancestors where indeed of Tapscott blood. They have come up with many theories. We were the result of white Tapscott's of Fauquier County having children with their slaves; we aren't descendants of Tapscotts because we are of color; we aren't descendants of Tapscotts because Harriet Tapscott was not a real Tapscott, she was adopted; we aren't descendants of Tapscotts because we can't provide DNA testing proof that we are of Tapscott blood (the testing required can only be done by tracing males lineage going back. Our line has has several females that prevent this testing from helping prove without a shadow of a doubt we are of Tapscott lineage.). I have been told many reason we we can't be of true Tapscott lineage. My issues is why would we try to claim something we are not? It's not like claiming to be of Tapscott linage provides us any wealth or advantage in life. Why is accepting our line of Tapscotts so hard for some to accept?

While reviewing the DNA matches provided through my AncestryDNA autosomal test I discovered a match to a person who is also is related to Henry "The Immigrant" Tapscott. Proving finally that I am indeed of Tapscott lineage. I hope this silences the skeptics and instead of trying to figure out ways to disprove or discredit our ties to them they will now work with us on picking together our history. #myjourney

Ancestry DNA Results

My ethnicity results came back this morning. Needless to say I think I am more confused now than before I took the test. After reviewing the test results i had to call my mother (at 4:45 am) because either I was:
a) switched at birth
b) my mother is adopted
c) ancestrydna.com is tripping.

I decided to go with ancestry.com when selecting a DNA test because I save all my data using their family tree software and thought it would be easier to link the results with the software. My issue with their findings I know for sure my mother's paternal grandfather was 100% Native American (He can be found on the Dawes Roll with his family). The results I got back came back 0% Native American.  O_o

I will be taking another test with 23andme or familytreedna.com for a second opinion.

Needless to say this will make a good chapter in my book.

My Journey

Many see me as a strong, independent, outgoing girl that makes them laugh with her post or cheers them up with her inspirational post. The girl who is acting silly when I am out with them but what they don't realize what I have gone through and am still through to get to this point in life. 

Growing up I had the privilege of being surrounded by family. By this I mean for years I lived on the same street as several of my family members. This is where my opinion of the importance of family comes from. There is nothing like a tight knit family trust me. 

Eventually my mom decided to move away from our family. This decision had a great impact on my life. After the move I struggled with trying to figure out who I was and trying to find a place where I fit in. I was always different from everyone I met. Too white for the black kids and too black for the white kids. The only ones that seemed to understand me was my family and vice versa. 

Truthfully I still struggle with these feelings from time to time and I have found that several of my family members have this same struggle. As I get older I am beginning to realize or understand that we aren't all made to fit in and it's OK if the only people that truly get/understand me share my DNA.

Family~ Where life begins and love never ends.
‪#‎myjourney‬