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![Show Contents]() Baulgy History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The name Baulgy is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was originally a name for someone who worked as a person of a conjectural profession. It is thought that this name is occupational in nature, due to the structure of the name of the first person to bear the name. Early Origins of the Baulgy familyThe surname Baulgy was first found in Norfolk, where the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 listed Hugh le (sic) Baylgy. The inclusion of the word le in a name usually indicates that it is occupational, however, no records exist which indicate what a balgy does. Hugh le Balgy 1 and Geoffrey Balky (Lincolnshire) were also listed in the same rolls. Over one hundred years later, the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 listed Magota Balgy; Matilda Balgr; and Dionicia Balgy. 2 Early History of the Baulgy familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Baulgy research. Another 127 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1379, 1397, 1399, 1503, 1602, 1686, 1696, 1702, 1716, 1748 and 1785 are included under the topic Early Baulgy History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Baulgy Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Baulgy are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Baulgy include Balguy, Balgy, Balgay, Baulgy, Balgie, Ballguy and many more. Early Notables of the Baulgy familyDistinguished members of the family include John Balguy (1686-1748), English divine, born 12 Aug. 1686 at Sheffield. "His father, Thomas, who was master of the Sheffield grammar school, died in 1696, and was succeeded by Mr. Daubux, under...
Another 37 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Baulgy Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Baulgy familyMany English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Baulgy or a variant listed above: Frances Balgay, who came to America in 1763.
- Page, William (ed), A History of the County of Norfolk. London: Victoria County History, 1906. Print
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
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