James Salter

Maleabout 1805–

Brief Life History of James

James Salter was born about 1805, in Newport, West Hants, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada as the son of Robert Salter.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know James? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

James Salter
about 1805–
Mary
1809–

Sources (0)

    Sources

    There are no historical documents attached to James.

    Spouse and Children

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (9)

    +4 More Children

    World Events (3)

    1861

    Age 56

    In 1861, Hants County was divided for court sessional purposes into two districts named East Hants and West Hants.

    1869

    Age 64

    ""

    1871

    Age 66

    British Columbia joins the confederation.

    Name Meaning

    English: occupational name for an extractor or seller of salt (a precious commodity in medieval times), from Middle English salter(e) ‘producer or seller of salt’. There may have been some post-medieval confusion with Souter ; see also Saltman .

    English: occupational name from Middle English sautreour ‘minstrel, player of the psaltery (a stringed musical instrument)’ (Old French sautere ‘psaltery’, Latin psalterium, Greek psaltērion, from psallein ‘to sound’). Compare Rutter .

    German: northern variant of Salzer .

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

    Possible Related Names

    Discover Even More

    As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

    Create a free account to view more about your family.
    Create a FREE Account
    Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
    Share this with your family and friends.