Bavelay History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Bavelay family

Early History of the Bavelay family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bavelay research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1600, 1653 and 1699 are included under the topic Early Bavelay History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bavelay Spelling Variations

Spelling and translation were quite undeveloped in the Middle Ages. Consequently, the spelling of Scottish names was an inconsistent practice, usually governed by the unique ear of the scribe recording the name. Over the years, Bavelay was spelled Bonally, Bonelly, Bonallo, Bonalo, Bonaly, Bonnella, Bonela, Bonello and many more.

Early Notables of the Bavelay family

Notable amongst the family at this time was David Bonallo, an unusual spelling but not an exception in Scottish surnames, e.g. Dalgarno and Dalgarto. James Bonnell (1653-1699), was Accountant-General of Ireland, "a man eminent for his saintly life, was...
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Migration of the Bavelay family

Opportunity and land greeted those who made it all the way. Some had the opportunity to solidify their new freedom by fighting in the American War of Independence, while others went or stayed north as United Empire Loyalists. Recently, the ancestors of those brave settlers have been able to recover much of their heritage through Clan societies and other patriotic organizations. A thorough examination of passenger and immigration lists has disclosed evidence of many early immigrants of the name Bavelay: Alexander Bonaley who settled in Virginia in 1624.