Holdrish History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Holdrish family

Early History of the Holdrish family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Holdrish research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1600 and 1720 are included under the topic Early Holdrish History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Holdrish Spelling Variations

Holdrish has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Holdrish have been found, including Holditch, Holdich, Holdrich, Holdridge, Hilditch and many more.

Early Notables of the Holdrish family

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Migration of the Holdrish family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Holdrishs to arrive on North American shores: Richard Holdick who settled in Virginia in 1650; J. and H. Holdridge settled in Philadelphia in 1822.