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![Show Contents]() Bendish History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England
The ancient history of the Bendish name begins with the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from when the family resided at either Bendish in Hertfordshire, or Bendish Hall, which was located in Radwinter in the county of Essex. Early Origins of the Bendish familyThe surname Bendish was first found in Essex where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Bendish familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bendish research. Another 69 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1607, 1650, 1670, 1674 and 1726 are included under the topic Early Bendish History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bendish Spelling VariationsUntil quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Bendish include Bendish, Bendidge, Benditch, Bendige and others. Early Notables of the Bendish familyNotables of this surname at this time include: - Sir Thomas Bendish, 1st Baronet of Steeple Bumpstead in the county of Essex; and Sir Thomas Bendish, 2nd Baronet (c.1607-1674), of Topesfield Hall who served as the English ambassador to the Ottoman s...
- Bridget Bendish (1650-1726), was Oliver Cromwell's granddaughter, daughter of General Henry Ireton, by his wife Bridget, Cromwell's eldest daughter. As a child she was a favourite with her grandfather...
 Bendish migration to West Indies | + |
The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 1Bendish Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century- Thomas Bendish, who settled in Barbados in 1679
| Contemporary Notables of the name Bendish (post 1700) | + |
- Sir Thomas Bendish (1607-1674), English Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire
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: Utraque pallade
Motto Translation: With either Pallas.
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Bendish migration to West Indies 
