Baterbey History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Baterbey first arose amongst the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is derived from their having lived the place named Battersby in the North Riding of Yorkshire. Battersby Township was in the parish of Ingleby Greenbow. The place-name is derived from an Old English word denoting Bothvarr's town. 1 Early Origins of the Baterbey familyThe surname Baterbey was first found in Yorkshire, at Battersby, a township, in the parish of Ingleby Greenhow, W. division of the liberty of Langbaurgh. “This was an ancient demesne of the crown, and according to the Domesday Survey was called Badresbi” 2 Early History of the Baterbey familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Baterbey research. Another 38 words (3 lines of text) covering the year 1605 is included under the topic Early Baterbey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Baterbey Spelling VariationsOne relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Baterbey has appeared include Battersby, Battersbee, Battersbie, Batterby, Batterbee and many more. Early Notables of the Baterbey familyMore information is included under the topic Early Baterbey Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Baterbey family to IrelandSome of the Baterbey family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Baterbey familyAt this time, the shores of the New World beckoned many English families that felt that the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. Thousands left England at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. A great portion of these settlers never survived the journey and even a greater number arrived sick, starving, and without a penny. The survivors, however, were often greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. These English settlers made significant contributions to those colonies that would eventually become the United States and Canada. An examination of early immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Baterbey arrived in North America very early: Nicholas Battersby, who came to Maryland in 1668; George Battersby, who came to Antigua (Antego) in 1678; Christopher Battersby, who came to Barbados in 1679.
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: Ante Honorem Est Humilitas Motto Translation: Before honor is humility.
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