Battersea History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsBattersea is a name whose history is connected to the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from when the Battersea family once 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 Battersea familyThe surname Battersea 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 Battersea familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Battersea research. Another 38 words (3 lines of text) covering the year 1605 is included under the topic Early Battersea History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Battersea Spelling VariationsSound was what guided spelling in the essentially pre-literate Middle Ages, so one person's name was often recorded under several variations during a single lifetime. Also, before the advent of the printing press and the first dictionaries, the English language was not standardized. Therefore, spelling variations were common, even among the names of the most literate people. Known variations of the Battersea family name include Battersby, Battersbee, Battersbie, Batterby, Batterbee and many more. Early Notables of the Battersea familyMore information is included under the topic Early Battersea Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Battersea family to IrelandSome of the Battersea family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Battersea familyFor political, religious, and economic reasons, thousands of English families boarded ships for Ireland, Canada, the America colonies, and many of smaller tropical colonies in the hope of finding better lives abroad. Although the passage on the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving, those families that survived the trip often went on to make valuable contributions to those new societies to which they arrived. Early immigrants bearing the Battersea surname or a spelling variation of the name include: 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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