Boscow History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Boscow surname occurs in Normandy in the 12th century where Ernaud and Roger Boiste (or Buiste) are said to occur there in 1198. 1 Early Origins of the Boscow familyThe surname Boscow was first found in Fife, where they were granted lands under the name Bois Arnold. In 1130 Ernald de Bosco was holding Arnald in the county of Leicestershire, and Little Halton and Braefield in Northampton and other lands in the honor of Huntingdon. They moved north with David, Earl of Huntingdon, and were granted lands, and Peter Buist was shown as Chief of that Clan. One source notes that Peter Buste was listed at Auchtermuchty, Fifeshire in 1360. 2 Early History of the Boscow familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Boscow research. Another 142 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1203, 1521, 1584, 1589, 1620, 1687 and 1697 are included under the topic Early Boscow History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Boscow Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Boyst, Buist, Boist, Bosco and others. Early Notables of the Boscow familyMore information is included under the topic Early Boscow Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Boscow Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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