The Anglo-Saxon name Brindsly comes from the family having resided 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 Brindsly family
The surname Brindsly 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 Brindsly family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brindsly research. Another 52 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1569, 1581, 1600, 1624, 1662 and 1665 are included under the topic Early Brindsly History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Brindsly Spelling Variations
Brindsly has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Spelling variants included: Brinsley, Brindsley, Brindesly, Brindersly and many more.
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Early Notables of the Brindsly 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 Brindsly Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Brindsly family
In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Brindslys to arrive on North American shores: Francis Brinsley settled in New England in 1656; Luke Brinsley arrived in Pennsylvania in 1682.
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