Osboldstone History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

The Anglo-Saxon name Osboldstone comes from the family having resided 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 Osboldstone family

The surname Osboldstone 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 Osboldstone family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Osboldstone 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 Osboldstone History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Osboldstone Spelling Variations

Osboldstone 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. Spelling variants included: Osbaldeston, Osbaldeson, Osbaldston, Osburton and others.

Early Notables of the Osboldstone 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 November, 1594, for being a Catholic priest, one of the eighty-five martyrs of England and Wales beatified by Pope John Paul II; William Osbaldeston or Osbolston (1577-1645)...
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Migration of the Osboldstone family to Ireland

Some of the Osboldstone family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Osboldstone migration to the United States +

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 Osboldstones to arrive on North American shores:

Osboldstone Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Nancy Osboldstone, aged 71, who immigrated to the United States, in 1906
Albert Edward Osboldstone, aged 45, who landed in America from Southampton, England, in 1907

Contemporary Notables of the name Osboldstone (post 1700) +

Andrew Osboldstone, American production manager, best known for his film The Dish

The Osboldstone 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.