Bosward History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Of all the Anglo-Saxon names to come from Britain, Bosward is one of the most ancient. The name is a result of the original family having lived in one of two parishes called Bosworth: Husband's Bosworth; and Market Bosworth, in the county of Leicestershire.

Early Origins of the Bosward family

The surname Bosward was first found in Leicestershire, where they had been settled from ancient times, long before the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Early History of the Bosward family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bosward research. Another 35 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1607, 1659, 1660, 1789 and 1876 are included under the topic Early Bosward History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bosward Spelling Variations

The 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. Bosward has been spelled many different ways, including Bosworth, Bossworth, Bosworthe, Boseworth and others.

Early Notables of the Bosward family

Notables of the family at this time include Reverend Joseph Bosworth of County College, British Chaplain at Rotterdam; and Roger (Robert) Bosworth (ca.1607-1660), an English physician and politician who sat in the House...
Another 32 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bosward Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bosward migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Bosward Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Joseph Bosward, a carpenter, who arrived in Van Diemen’s Land (now Tasmania) sometime between 1825 and 1832

The Bosward Motto +

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: Animus valet
Motto Translation: Courage availeth.