Stapely History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

The ancient history of the Stapely name begins with the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from when the family resided in the settlement of Stapeley in Cheshire, or in the place called Stapley in Hampshire. The surname Stapely belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.

Early Origins of the Stapely family

The surname Stapely was first found in Cheshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say before the Norman Conquest in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Stapely family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Stapely research. Another 156 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1590, 1592, 1615, 1628, 1648, 1655, 1660, 1701 and 1905 are included under the topic Early Stapely History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Stapely Spelling Variations

Until quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Stapely include Stapeley, Stapley, Stapleigh, Stapliegh, Staplie and many more.

Early Notables of the Stapely family

Distinguished members of the family include Anthony Stapley (1590-1655), one of the regicides of King Charles I of England. He was the son of Anthony Stapley of Framfield, Sussex, by his third wife, Ann. The Stapley family moved about 1615 from Framfield to Patcham. Stapley was one of the judges of Charles I. He was present at Westminster Hall on 27 Jan. 1648 when sentence was pronounced, and signed the death-warrant on 29 Jan. He died...
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Stapely migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Stapely Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

William Stapely, aged 32, a platelayer, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Rodney" in 1875