Show ContentsRosowell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Rosowell surname is a Cornish habitation name taken on from the place name Ryswal in the parish of Towednack. The place name comes from the Cornish words "res," meaning "ford," and "wall," meaning "a rampart."

Early Origins of the Rosowell family

The surname Rosowell was first found in Somerset where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor.

Early History of the Rosowell family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rosowell research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1306, 1327, 1519, 1520, 1588, 1590, 1599, 1619, 1630, 1635, 1640, 1656, 1671, 1679, 1682, 1684, 1692, 1722 and 1725 are included under the topic Early Rosowell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rosowell Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rossell, Rosewell, Rosewall, Rosswell and others.

Early Notables of the Rosowell family

Notable amongst the family at this time was William Rosewell (born about 1520), Solicitor-General to Queen Elizabeth, born in Loxton, Somerset; Richard Rosewell (c.1588-1640) of Dunkerton, gentleman; Sir Henry Rosewell (1590-1656) of Forde Abbey, Devon...
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Migration of the Rosowell family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Henry Rosewell, who arrived in Massachusetts in 1629; John Rosewell, a servant sent to Virginia in 1661; Roger Rosewell, who arrived in Barbados in 1658.



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