The Brindesley name has descended through the generations from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. Their name comes from having lived in or near Brinsley (or Brunsley) in Nottinghamshire. Brinsley is a small hamlet in the parish of Greasley, union of Basford, S. division of the wapentake of Broxtow and comprises about 888 acres of land. 1
The name is thought have been derived from Brun's Lea from the Middle English ley or the Old English leah. 2
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Early Origins of the Brindesley family
The surname Brindesley was first found in Nottinghamshire where the first on record was Roger de Bruneslegh who was listed in the Writs of Parliament. 2
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Early History of the Brindesley family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brindesley research. Another 52 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1569, 1581, 1600, 1624, 1662 and 1665 are included under the topic Early Brindesley History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Brindesley Spelling Variations
Only recently has spelling become standardized in the English language. As the English language evolved in the Middle Ages, the spelling of names changed also. The name Brindesley has undergone many spelling variations, including Brinsley, Brindsley, Brindesly, Brindersly and many more.
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Early Notables of the Brindesley family
Notables of the family at this time include John Brinsley the elder (fl. 1581-1624), an English schoolmaster, known for his educational works; John Brinsley the younger (1600-1665)... Another 26 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Brindesley Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Brindesley family
To escape the unstable social climate in England of this time, many families boarded ships for the New World with the hope of finding land, opportunity, and greater religious and political freedom. Although the voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, those families that arrived often found greater opportunities and freedoms than they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Brindesley were among those contributors: Francis Brinsley settled in New England in 1656; Luke Brinsley arrived in Pennsylvania in 1682.
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