Bobert History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Bobert family

Early History of the Bobert family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bobert research. Another 221 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1327, 1332, 1500, 1599, 1632, 1641, 1668, 1680, 1719, 1742 and 1753 are included under the topic Early Bobert History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bobert Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Bobert were recorded, including Bobart, Bobbet, Bobat, Bobbete, Bobet, Bobitt, Bobbett, Bobert, Bobett and many more.

Early Notables of the Bobert family

Notables of this surname at this time include:

• Jacob Bobert the Elder (1599-1680), an accomplished botanist who was appointed superintendent of the Oxford Physic Garden in 1632, the first head gardener of Oxford Botanic Garden

Migration of the Bobert family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Bobert family emigrate to North America: Ann Bobett who arrived in Virginia in 1663.