Chantry History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Chantry is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name was taken on by someone who worked as a person who worked at the church and was in charge of providing songs or chants for mass having derived from the Old French word chanterie. Early Origins of the Chantry familyThe surname Chantry was first found in Yorkshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Chantry familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chantry research. Another 107 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1379, 1445, 1465, 1662, 1781, 1789, 1803 and 1841 are included under the topic Early Chantry History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Chantry Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Chantry include Chantrey, Chauntre, Chauntrey, Chauntree, Chantree, Chantrie, Chantre and many more. Early Notables of the Chantry familyMore information is included under the topic Early Chantry Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Chantry Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Chantry Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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