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![Show Contents]() Rashlay History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Rashlay familyThe surname Rashlay 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 Rashlay familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rashlay 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 Rashlay History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rashlay Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Rashlay were recorded, including Rashleigh, Rashliegh, Rashly, Rashley and others. Early Notables of the Rashlay 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 Rashlay Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Rashlay family to Ireland
Some of the Rashlay 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 Rashlay familyTo escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Rashlay family emigrate to North America: 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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