Olditch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Olditch family

Early History of the Olditch family

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

Olditch Spelling Variations

Olditch 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 Olditch have been found, including Holditch, Holdich, Holdrich, Holdridge, Hilditch and many more.

Early Notables of the Olditch family

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Migration of the Olditch 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 Olditchs to arrive on North American shores: Richard Holdick who settled in Virginia in 1650; J. and H. Holdridge settled in Philadelphia in 1822.