Baptie History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Baptie familyThe surname Baptie was first found in Berwickshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Baptie familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Baptie research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1270, 1296 and 1323 are included under the topic Early Baptie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Baptie Spelling VariationsAlthough the name, Baptie, appeared in many references, from time to time, the surname was shown with the spellings Baptie, Badby, Bapty, Badbie, Badbee, Baddeby, Badbe and many more. Early Notables of the Baptie familyMore information is included under the topic Early Baptie Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Gradually becoming disenchanted with life in Ireland many of these uprooted families sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. These overcrowded ships often arrived with only 60 to 70% of their original passenger list, many dying of cholera, typhoid, dysentery or small pox. In North America, some of the first immigrants who could be considered kinsmen of the Baptie family name Baptie, or who bore a variation of the surname were Baptie Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Baptie Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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