Cowpers History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Cowpers family

Early History of the Cowpers family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cowpers research. Another 209 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1147, 1430, 1453, 1455, 1484, 1487, 1510, 1512, 1534, 1561, 1600, 1622, 1656, 1659, 1664, 1666, 1670, 1683, 1705, 1709, 1723, 1728 and 1865 are included under the topic Early Cowpers History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cowpers Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Cowpers are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Cowpers include Cowper, Couper, Copper and others.

Early Notables of the Cowpers family

Distinguished members of the family include John Cowper (c.1453-1484), English mason, who was in charge of the work at Rothesay Castle, Bute, in 1512; Sir William Cowper, 1st Baronet of Ratling Court, Nonington, Kent; his son, James Cowper (1622-1683) was an English lawyer and politician, Member of Parliament for Hertford (1656-1659); William Cowper (1664-1723)...
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Migration of the Cowpers family

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Cowpers or a variant listed above: Johanna Cowper, who came to Virginia in 1622; Alveryn Cowper, who came to Virginia in 1635; Robert Cowper, who arrived in Maryland in 1650; Grace Cowper, who settled in Maryland in 1720.