Brinsley History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancient roots of the Brinsley family name are in the Anglo-Saxon culture. The name Brinsley comes from when the family 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 Early Origins of the Brinsley familyThe surname Brinsley 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 Brinsley familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brinsley research. Another 52 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1569, 1581, 1600, 1624, 1662 and 1665 are included under the topic Early Brinsley History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Brinsley Spelling VariationsOne relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Brinsley has appeared include Brinsley, Brindsley, Brindesly, Brindersly and many more. Early Notables of the Brinsley familyNotables of the family at this time include
At this time, the shores of the New World beckoned many English families that felt that the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. Thousands left England at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. A great portion of these settlers never survived the journey and even a greater number arrived sick, starving, and without a penny. The survivors, however, were often greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. These English settlers made significant contributions to those colonies that would eventually become the United States and Canada. An examination of early immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Brinsley arrived in North America very early: Brinsley Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Brinsley Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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