Bullie History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Bullie familyThe surname Bullie was first found in Dumfriesshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Dhùn Phris), a Southern area, bordering on England that today forms part of the Dumfries and Galloway Council Area, where one of the first records of the name was William Bully was listed as a bailie of Edinburgh in 1403. Bulley is a hamlet in Gloucestershire, almost 7 miles (11 km) west of the city of Gloucester. Early History of the Bullie familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bullie research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1418 is included under the topic Early Bullie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bullie Spelling VariationsThe many spelling variations in Medieval Scottish names result from the fact that scribes in that era spelled words according to sound. Translation too, was an undeveloped science, and many names were altered into complete obscurity. Over the years Bullie has been spelled Bully, Bulley, Bullie and others. Early Notables of the Bullie familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bullie Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
To escape the uncertainties and discrimination faced in Scotland, many decided to head out for North America. Once they arrived, many Scots fought with relish in the American War of Independence; some went north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Many ancestors of these Scots have recovered their lost national heritage in the 20th century through Clan organizations and Scottish historical societies. Among the settlers to North America were: Bullie Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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