Batishel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Batishel family

Early History of the Batishel family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Batishel research. Another 67 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1691, 1738, 1746 and 1801 are included under the topic Early Batishel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Batishel Spelling Variations

Batishel 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: Battershill, Battishill, Battershell, Batteshell and many more.

Early Notables of the Batishel family

Notables of the family at this time include Jonathan Battishill (1738-1801), composer, was the son of a solicitor, and was born in London in May 1738. At the age of nine he became a chorister of St. Paul's, and was articled pupil to the choirmaster, William Savage, before the age of thirteen. Under this master, who treated...
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Migration of the Batishel 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 Batishels to arrive on North American shores: Henry Batteshell who settled in Maine in 1616; four years before the arrival of the "Mayflower," in 1620.