Batbe History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Batbe familyThe surname Batbe 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 Batbe familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Batbe research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1270, 1296 and 1323 are included under the topic Early Batbe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Batbe Spelling VariationsThe name, Batbe, occurred in many references, and from time to time, it was spelt Baptie, Badby, Bapty, Badbie, Badbee, Baddeby, Badbe and many more. Early Notables of the Batbe familyMore information is included under the topic Early Batbe Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Batbe familyThe New World beckoned settlers from the Scottish-English borders. They sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. Some called them, less romantically, the "coffin ships." Among the early settlers bearing the Batbe surname who came to North America were: John Badeby who arrived in Virginia in 1623; Audre Batbie, aged 11, who arrived at Ellis Island from Pans, France, in 1907; Jean Batbie, aged 27, who arrived at Ellis Island from Pau, France, in 1916.
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