Leathem History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Leathem familyThe surname Leathem was first found in Berwickshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Leathem familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Leathem research. Another 95 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1296 is included under the topic Early Leathem History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Leathem Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Letham, Lethem and others. Early Notables of the Leathem familyMore information is included under the topic Early Leathem Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Leathem Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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