Sheaves History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Sheaves familyThe surname Sheaves was first found in Aquila, capital of Abruzzi Province of Italy. A city on the valley of the Aterno. The citadel (1535) of the Spanish viceroy Don Pedro de Toledo. The church of St Bewrardin is notable. The fountain outside the town has 99 jets. It was founded Conrad, son of Emperor Frederick II in 1250. The Spaniards captured it in 1503. Sacked by the French in 1799. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry. Originally of Castille in Spain, the Italian was moved of army XVI of Carlo V. Early History of the Sheaves familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sheaves research. Another 100 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1584, 1675 and 1796 are included under the topic Early Sheaves History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sheaves Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Cheaves, Chaves, Cioffani, Chiapponi, Chiava and many more. Early Notables of the Sheaves familyMore information is included under the topic Early Sheaves Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Sheaves Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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