Boesh History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Boesh family

Early History of the Boesh family

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Boesh Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Boesh have been found, including Boas, Boase, Boasie and others.

Early Notables of the Boesh family

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Migration of the Boesh family

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become powerful new nations. Among early immigrants of the Boesh surname to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were: Thomas Boase who settled in Virginia in 1656; Jacob Boase arrived in Philadelphia in 1834; Francis Boase arrived in Nova Scotia in 1774 with his wife and five children and spelled his name as Boast..