Eastwell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Eastwell family

Early History of the Eastwell family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Eastwell research. Another 86 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1279, 1469 and 1550 are included under the topic Early Eastwell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Eastwell Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Eastwell has been recorded under many different variations, including Eastell, Estwell, Eastwall, Estwall, Eastwel, Estwel, Easwell and many more.

Early Notables of the Eastwell family

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was

• Richard Plantagenet or Richard of Eastwell (? 1469-1550) a reclusive bricklayer who claimed to be a son of Richard III, the last Plantagenet King of England...

Migration of the Eastwell family

To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Eastwells were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..