Brymstone History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Brymstone was brought to England in the great wave of migration following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Brymstone family lived at Brimstone Hall at Little Wakering in Essex. Originally the family came from Briencun in Normandy, France. Early Origins of the Brymstone familyThe surname Brymstone was first found in Essex, where they held a family seat after the Norman Conquest. The family came from Briencun in Normandy and has left its name in Brimstone Hall at Little Wakering in Essex. Early History of the Brymstone familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brymstone research. Another 238 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1240, 1274, 1379, 1500, 1633, 1638 and 1777 are included under the topic Early Brymstone History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Brymstone Spelling VariationsEndless spelling variations are a prevailing characteristic of Norman surnames. Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules, and the introduction of Norman French added an unfamiliar ingredient to the English linguistic stew. French and Latin, the languages of the court, also influenced spellings. Finally, Medieval scribes generally spelled words according to how they sounded, so one person was often referred to by different spellings in different documents. The name has been spelled Brimson, Brimsone, Brimstone, Brymstone, Briencun, Brinzun, Brinsun, Brimsun and many more. Early Notables of the Brymstone familyMore information is included under the topic Early Brymstone Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Brymstone familyTo escape the political and religious persecution within England at the time, many English families left for the various British colonies abroad. The voyage was extremely difficult, though, and the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving. But for those who made it, the trip was most often worth it. Many of the families who arrived went on to make valuable contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families reveals a number of immigrants bearing the name Brymstone or a variant listed above: a number of settlers who arrived by the 19th century.
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