Henoreshaw History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Henoreshaw familyThe surname Henoreshaw was first found in Roxburghshire where they held a family seat. The origin of this name is obscure, but the family were prolific throughout southern Scotland. Early History of the Henoreshaw familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Henoreshaw research. Another 64 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1296 is included under the topic Early Henoreshaw History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Henoreshaw Spelling VariationsAlthough the name, Henoreshaw, appeared in many references, from time to time, the surname was shown with the spellings Hanginside, Hanginshaw, Hanginschaw, Hanganshaw, Hanoreshaw and many more. Early Notables of the Henoreshaw familyMore information is included under the topic Early Henoreshaw Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Henoreshaw familyGradually becoming disenchanted with life in Ireland many of these uprooted families sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. These overcrowded ships often arrived with only 60 to 70% of their original passenger list, many dying of cholera, typhoid, dysentery or small pox. In North America, some of the first immigrants who could be considered kinsmen of the Henoreshaw family name Henoreshaw, or who bore a variation of the surname were George Hanorshaw who landed in North America in 1710.
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