Rusbridge History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Rusbridge family

The surname Rusbridge was first found in Suffolk where they held the village and lands of Rushbrooke, originally held by Arnulf from the Abbot of St. Edmunds, who was recorded in the Domesday Book census of 1086. The Abbot also held the other Rushbrooke near Bury St. Edmunds. "Rushbrooke Hall, anciently the seat of the Jermyns, afterwards of the Davers family, and now of Robert Rushbrooke, Esq., is a handsome mansion, built in the reign of Elizabeth, and situated in an extensive park." 1

Early History of the Rusbridge family

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Rusbridge Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rushbrook, Rushbrooke, Rushbrick, Rushbroke and others.

Early Notables of the Rusbridge family

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Rusbridge migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Rusbridge Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

John Rusbridge, who arrived in Holdfast Bay, Australia aboard the ship "Katherine Stewart Forbes" in 1837 2
Mercy Rusbridge, who arrived in Holdfast Bay, Australia aboard the ship "Katherine Stewart Forbes" in 1837 2
Mark Rusbridge, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Prince George" in 1838 3

The Rusbridge 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: Fluminis ritu ferimur
Motto Translation: We rush on like a brook.

Citations +

Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) KATHERINE STEWART FORBES 1837 arrived Holdfast Bay, near Adelaide, on October 17, 1837. . Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1837KatherineStewartForbes.htm
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) PRINCE GEORGE 1838. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1838PrinceGeorge-London.htm