Hareford History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Hareford familyThe surname Hareford was first found in Herefordshire, where they were a family of great antiquity seated at Bosbury with manor and estates in that shire. At Bosbury the church carries some very ancient monuments to the family. Families of this name also acquired Blaise Castle in Gloucestershire, Sirhowy House in Monmouthshire, and Falcondale and Lampeter in the county of Cardigan. By the 16th century they had acquired estates in London. Early History of the Hareford familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hareford research. More information is included under the topic Early Hareford History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hareford Spelling VariationsMedieval scribes and church officials often spelled the name Hareford as it sounded to them. As a result, the name Hareford, over the ages, has attained many spelling variations including Harford, Hafford, Hereford, Hareford and others. Early Notables of the Hareford familyMore information is included under the topic Early Hareford Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Ireland experienced a dramatic decrease in its population during the 19th century. This was in a great measure, a response to England's imperialistic policies. Hunger and disease took the lives of many Irish people and many more chose to leave their homeland to escape the horrific conditions. North America with its promise of work, freedom, and land was an extremely popular destination for Irish families. For those families that survived the journey, all three of these things were often attained through much hard work and perseverance. Research into early immigration and passenger lists revealed many immigrants bearing the name Hareford: Hareford Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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