Brackenborough History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsOf all the Anglo-Saxon names to come from Britain, Brackenborough is one of the most ancient. The name is a result of the original family having lived in Lincolnshire, where they derived their name from Brackenbury, a parish near Louth. Early Origins of the Brackenborough familyThe surname Brackenborough was first found in Lincolnshire where they held a family seat, some say well before the invasion of Duke William of Normandy at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Brackenborough familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brackenborough research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1300 and 1485 are included under the topic Early Brackenborough History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Brackenborough 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. Brackenborough has been spelled many different ways, including Brackenbury, Brackenborough, Brackenberry and others. Early Notables of the Brackenborough familyDistinguished members of the family include Anthony Brackenbury of Thorpe Hall; and Sir Robert Brackenbury (died 1485), a younger son of Thomas Brackenbury of Denton, of an ancient Durham... Migration of the Brackenborough 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 Brackenboroughs to arrive in North America: Richard Brackenbury, who settled in Salem Mass, in about 1628; as did William Brackenbury, (presumably his brother or son). Another early immigrant was John Brackenbury, who arrived in Boston in 1657..
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: Sans recuiller jamais Motto Translation: Without ever receding. |