Borram History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Borram is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a product of when the family lived in Boreham, a parish four miles from Chelmsford, in the county of Essex. Early Origins of the Borram familyThe surname Borram was first found in Sussex "from the XV. century under the forms of Bourer, Boorer, Borer and Borrer, the extra ' R' being a somewhat recent addition These, together with the Atte-Bore, Atte-Bowre, de la Bore, Boreman, and other modifications, are probably derivable from the Anglo-Saxon bur, a bower, inner room, or bed-chamber. " 1 Early History of the Borram familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Borram research. Another 49 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1675 is included under the topic Early Borram History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Borram Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Borram has been spelled many different ways, including Borham, Boreham, Borhunt, Borhont and others. Early Notables of the Borram familyNotables of the family at this time include Thomas Boreham of Calne; and Robert Boreman or Bourman (died 1675) D.D, a Church of England clergyman who supported the Royalist cause in the English Civil... Migration of the Borram familyThousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Borrams to arrive in North America: Thomas Boreham who settled in Boston, Massachusetts in 1766.
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