| ![Show Contents]() Battany History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England Early Origins of the Battany familyThe surname Battany was first found in Huntingdonshire, where J. le Bestere was listed in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1279. A few years later, R. Bestare was listed at Colchester in 1311. The name is generally believed to be derived from the Middle English word beste, meaning a herdsman. 1 Another source notes that name could have originated in Hertfordshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. After the Battle of Hastings in 1066, William, Duke of Normandy, having prevailed over King Harold, granted most of Britain to his many victorious Barons. It was not uncommon to find a Baron, or a Bishop, with 60 or more Lordships scattered throughout the country. Hence, conjecturally, the surname is descended from the tenant of the lands at St. Albans, held by a steward of St. Albans Church who was recorded in the Domesday Book census of 1086. 2 Early History of the Battany familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Battany research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1504, 1510 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Battany History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Battany Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, Norman French and other languages became incorporated into English throughout the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Battany include Bestney, Bestnee, Bestknee, Bestnie, Besny, Besnie, Besnee, Bester and many more. Early Notables of the Battany familyMore information is included under the topic Early Battany Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Battany migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Battany Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- William Battany, aged 26, a labourer, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Alma" in 1857
- Martha Battany, aged 25, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Alma" in 1857
- James Battany, aged 2, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Alma" in 1857
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
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Battany migration to New Zealand 
