Pale History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Pale family

Early History of the Pale family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pale research. Another 113 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1101, 1379, 1455, 1487 and 1591 are included under the topic Early Pale History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Pale Spelling Variations

Pale has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Spelling variants included: Paley, Pailey, Palley, Pallie, Pailley, Pailie and many more.

Early Notables of the Pale family

Distinguished members of the family include

• the Paley family of Giggleswick

Migration of the Pale family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Pales to arrive on North American shores: Peter Paley, who came to Virginia in 1670; John Palley, a bonded passenger, who arrived in Virginia in 1726; William Paley, who came to Baltimore in 1811.