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![Show Contents]() Brinslay History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The ancestors of the bearers of the Brinslay family name are thought have lived in ancient Anglo-Saxon England. They were first found 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 Early Origins of the Brinslay familyThe surname Brinslay was first found in Nottinghamshire where the first on record was Roger de Bruneslegh who was listed in the Writs of Parliament. 2 Early History of the Brinslay familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brinslay research. Another 52 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1569, 1581, 1600, 1624, 1662 and 1665 are included under the topic Early Brinslay History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Brinslay Spelling VariationsUntil quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Brinslay include Brinsley, Brindsley, Brindesly, Brindersly and many more. Early Notables of the Brinslay familyNotables 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 Brinslay Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Brinslay familySearching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Brinslay or a variant listed above: Francis Brinsley settled in New England in 1656; Luke Brinsley arrived in Pennsylvania in 1682.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
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