Osbaldes History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

Of all the Anglo-Saxon names to come from Britain, Osbaldes is one of the most ancient. The name is a result of the original family having lived in Osbaldeston, Lancashire. The place-name was recorded as Ossebaldistun c. 1200. Further research revealed that the name is derived from the Old English personal name Osbald with the suffix tun, which means "farm," added. The place-name means "farm belonging to Osbald."

Early Origins of the Osbaldes family

The surname Osbaldes was first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Early History of the Osbaldes family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Osbaldes research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1560, 1577, 1585, 1594, 1640, 1645, 1659, 1684, 1687, 1690, 1691, 1699, 1701, 1739, 1749, 1762 and 1764 are included under the topic Early Osbaldes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Osbaldes Spelling Variations

The 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. Osbaldes has been spelled many different ways, including Osbaldeston, Osbaldeson, Osbaldston, Osburton and others.

Early Notables of the Osbaldes family

Distinguished members of the family include

Edward Osbaldeston (c. 1560-1594) an English ordained deacon who was arrested the day after giving his first Mass on the feast day of St. Jerome, at York and later hanged, drawn, and quartered on 16...
William Osbaldeston or Osbolston (1577-1645), Gresham Professor of Divinity at Gresham College, London, England
Sir Littleton Osbaldeston, 1st Baronet of Chadlington, Oxford (died 1691)
Sir Lacy Osbaldeston, 2nd Baronet (c. 1659-c. 1699)
Sir Richard Osbaldeston, 3rd Baronet (1684-c. 1701)
Sir William Osbaldeston, 4th Baronet (c. 1687-c. 1739)
Sir Charles Osbaldeston, 5th Baronet (c. 1690-1749)

Migration of the Osbaldes family to Ireland

Some of the Osbaldes family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 69 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Osbaldes family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Osbaldess to arrive in North America: Robert Osbaldston, who settled in Maryland in 1741; Alexander Osburton settled in Virginia in 1636.

The Osbaldes Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Constance et firm
Motto Translation: Perserverance and decision.