Bulhilley History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Bulhilley is from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of the Britain and comes from the ancient Lords of Buclogh where the surname means large mountain. Early Origins of the Bulhilley familyThe surname Bulhilley was first found in Cheshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Bulhilley familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bulhilley research. Another 201 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1206, 1549, 1552, 1568, 1573, 1577, 1583, 1585, 1614, 1621, 1633, 1634, 1635, 1637, 1638, 1640, 1644, 1650, 1658, 1659, 1660, 1661, 1662, 1665, 1666, 1685, 1688, 1692, 1708 and 1710 are included under the topic Early Bulhilley History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bulhilley Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Bulhilley has been spelled many different ways, including Bulkeley, Bulkely, Buckly, Bulkelly, Bulhilly, Buhilly and many more. Early Notables of the Bulhilley familyNotables of the family at this time include Sir Richard Bulkeley (died 1573), a Welsh politician, Member of Parliament for Anglesey (1549-1552); Sir Richard Bulkeley of Beaumaris, Anglesey and Lewisham (d. 1621), English parliamentarian, knighted in 1577; his son, Thomas Bulkeley (died. c.1659), created Viscount Bulkeley of Cashel in the Peerage of Ireland on 19 January 1644; and John Bulkeley (1614-1662), an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1640 and 1662.
Thomas Bulkeley, 1st Viscount Bulkeley (1585-1659), was a Welsh landowner from North Wales who supported the Royalist cause during the English Civil War. Thomas... Migration of the Bulhilley family to IrelandSome of the Bulhilley family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Bulhilley familyThousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Bulhilleys to arrive in North America: Peter and Grace Bulkeley and their two sons who settled in Cambridge Massachusetts in 1635; William Bulkely with son and servants settled in Barbados in 1679..
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Nec temere, nec timide Motto Translation: Neither rashly nor timidly |