Bodhy History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

The ancestors of the Bodhy family lived among the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Bodhy was a name given to a person with a striking physique.

Early Origins of the Bodhy family

The surname Bodhy was first found in Hampshire where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Bodhy family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bodhy research. Another 135 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1296, 1597, 1688 and 1754 are included under the topic Early Bodhy History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bodhy Spelling Variations

Bodhy has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Bodhy have been found, including Body, Boddy, Boddie, Bodie, Bode, Bodhy, Bodin, Bott, Botter, Bodds, Bods, Botty and many more.

Early Notables of the Bodhy family

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Migration of the Bodhy family to Ireland

Some of the Bodhy family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Bodhy family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Bodhys to arrive on North American shores: Thomas Body who settled in Virginia in 1636; followed by Robert in 1645; John Body settled in Pennsylvania in 1682; John Bodie settled in Frederick county Maryland in 1794.