Botten History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Botten name was originally an Anglo-Saxon name that was given to a maker of buttons. The surname Botten was originally derived from the Old French word boton, the name for a maker and seller of buttons. Early Origins of the Botten familyThe surname Botten was first found in Sussex, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Botten familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Botten research. Another 251 words (18 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1317, 1327, 1500, 1568, 1578, 1589 and 1683 are included under the topic Early Botten History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Botten Spelling VariationsOnly recently has spelling become standardized in the English language. As the English language evolved in the Middle Ages, the spelling of names changed also. The name Botten has undergone many spelling variations, including Botten, Button, Boton, Botun, Buttone, Botting and others. Early Notables of the Botten familyMore information is included under the topic Early Botten Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
To escape the unstable social climate in England of this time, many families boarded ships for the New World with the hope of finding land, opportunity, and greater religious and political freedom. Although the voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, those families that arrived often found greater opportunities and freedoms than they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Botten were among those contributors: Botten Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Botten Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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