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![Show Contents]() Rashleig History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Rashleig familyThe surname Rashleig 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 Rashleig familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rashleig 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 Rashleig History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rashleig Spelling VariationsThe 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. Rashleig has been spelled many different ways, including Rashleigh, Rashliegh, Rashly, Rashley and others. Early Notables of the Rashleig 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 the House of Commons between 1614 and 1675, supporter of Royalist cause during the Civil War
 Migration of the Rashleig family to Ireland
Some of the Rashleig 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 Rashleig familyThousands 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 Rashleigs to arrive in 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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