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![Show Contents]() Raishleigh History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Raishleigh familyThe surname Raishleigh was first found in Devon at Rashleigh "in the parish of Wemworthy, gave name [to] this ancient family , the elder line of which became extinct in the reign of Henry VII. John Rashleigh, a merchant of Fowley, was the first who settled in Cornwall, and was in fact founder of the present family." 1 2 "Duporth [Cornwall] is the seat of Charles Rashleigh, Esq. a gentleman descended from an ancient family of that name which long resided near South Molton in Devonshire. The branch from which those in Cornwall descended, came into this county about the middle of the sixteenth century. Few names are at present better known in Cornwall than that of Rashleigh, or more regarded for respectability, influence, and virtue." 3 Early History of the Raishleigh familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Raishleigh research. Another 180 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1545, 1554, 1580, 1591, 1608, 1614, 1619, 1624, 1661, 1675, 1693 and 1698 are included under the topic Early Raishleigh History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Raishleigh Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Raishleigh have been found, including Rashleigh, Rashliegh, Rashly, Rashley and others. Early Notables of the Raishleigh familyDistinguished members of the family include John Rashleigh (1554-1624), an English merchant and Member of Parliament, High Sheriff of Cornwall in 1608; Jonathan Rashleigh (1591-1675), an English merchant and politician who sat in...
Another 32 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Raishleigh Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Raishleigh family to Ireland
Some of the Raishleigh family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Raishleigh familyFamilies began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Raishleigh, or a variant listed above: Charles Rashleigh settled in New York in 1822.
- Shirley, Evelyn Philip, The Noble and Gentle Men of England; The Arms and Descents. Westminster: John Bower Nichols and Sons, 1866, Print.
- Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
- Hutchins, Fortescue, The History of Cornwall, from the Earliest Records and Traditions to the Present Time. London: William Penaluna, 1824. Print
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