This famous surname is international being recorded in some form in every European country. There are at least three potential origins. These are firstly a derivative of the Greek personal name Alexander, meaning "The defender", and which was first recorded in 2000 b.c. It was introduced into Britain by "Crusaders" and other pilgrims, from the Holy Land, in the 12th century a.d.. Secondly in Britain, it can be locational from the village of Sanderstead in the county of Surrey. This place was first recorded as "Sonderstede" in the famous Anglo-Saxon Chronicles of the year 871, meaning the house on the sandy land...
Wanting to connect with living relatives of Sanders family. My gggggrandmother, Eliza Sanders married Patrick Gorman, April 1834 at St Pauls, Arran Quay, Dublin. They emigrated to New South Wales, Australia in 1834 and had 4 children - Patrick b 1835, John b 1836, Mary b 1839 and Bridget b 1841. I do not know place of birth for either Eliza or Patrick. Can anyone help please? Jill
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My ancestor George Sanders left County Antrim about 1740 for Virginia. My guess is his family were a sept of Clan McAllister in Antrim. Does anyone know how to trace his family in Antrim?
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