Kelshaw History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Kelshaw familyThe surname Kelshaw was first found in Kent where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that county. Early History of the Kelshaw familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kelshaw research. Another 135 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1510 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Kelshaw History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kelshaw Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Kelshaw has been spelled many different ways, including Kelsham, Kilsham, Kelshaw, Kilshaw, Kellsham and many more. Early Notables of the Kelshaw familyMore information is included under the topic Early Kelshaw Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Kelshaw Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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