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Early Origins of the Hendlow family

The surname Hendlow was first found in Kent where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor.

Robert de Handlo (fl. 1326), was an early English "writer on music, is only known as the author of a treatise on music, the manuscript of which was formerly in the portion of the Cottonian Library which was destroyed by fire. " 1

Early History of the Hendlow family

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Hendlow Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Hendlow were recorded, including Hanlowe, Handlow, Hanlow, Hanlo, Henlow, Hendlow and many more.

Early Notables of the Hendlow family

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Migration of the Hendlow family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Hendlow family emigrate to North America: William Hanlow, and English convict, who was brought to America in 1764; E. O. Hanlow, who came to Baltimore in 1820; Magt Hanlow, who arrived in New Brunswick in 1837.



  1. Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print


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