Haylock History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The present generation of the Haylock family is only the most recent to bear a name that dates back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name comes from having lived in a remote valley, or nook. Checking further we found the name was derived from the Old English halh, which had the same meaning. Conversely the name could have been a nickname for someone who was "healthy, stout, a brave man, chief, or hero" having derived from the Anglo-Saxon word "hale." 1

Early Origins of the Haylock family

The surname Haylock was first found in Cheshire, but there are other records of this local name throughout England. Parish named Hales were found in Stafford, Norfolk and Worcester. Norfolk's earliest reference was Alexander de Hales, who was listed there in 1245. 2

The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 lists: Richard de la Hale in Oxfordshire; and Walter en le Hale in Sussex at that time. Robert in the Hale was listed in the Close Roll, temp. 2 Edward I and according to Kirby's Quest, John atte Hale was listed in Somerset, temp. 1 Edward III 3 4

Alexander of Hales (d. 1245), the celebrated theologian, and one of the first of the Christian Philosophers of the thirteenth century, was born in Gloucestershire at a town or village called Hales. 5

Thomas Hales (fl. 1250), was an early English poet and religious writer, was a Franciscan friar, and presumably a native of Hales (or Hailes) in Gloucestershire. 5

The name quickly became native to Scotland as seen by Michel de Hale del counte de Edeneberk who rendered homage to King Edward I in his brief conquest of Scotland in 1296. 6

Later some of the family were found at Kings Walden in Hertfordshire. "On the north side of the chancel of the church is a chapel, the burial-place of the Hale family, erected by William Hale, who died in 1648." 7

Hailes Castle is a 14th century castle about a mile and a half south west of East Linton, East Lothian, Scotland. It dates back to c. 1300. Hailes Abbey near Winchcombe in Gloucestershire was built in 1245 or 1246 but little remains of the abbey today.

Early History of the Haylock family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Haylock research. Another 112 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1189, 1325, 1331, 1379, 1381, 1394, 1455, 1456, 1457, 1459, 1470, 1471, 1490, 1516, 1540, 1572, 1576, 1584, 1608, 1609, 1614, 1625, 1626, 1636, 1640, 1645, 1654, 1656, 1660, 1661, 1666, 1676, 1677, 1679, 1681, 1684, 1691, 1692, 1694, 1700, 1729, 1762, 1773, 1793, 1812 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Haylock History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Haylock Spelling Variations

Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Haylock include Hale, Hail, Hailes, Hayles, Hayle, Hales, Haile and many more.

Early Notables of the Haylock family

Notables of the family at this time include Sir Frank Hale; Sir Stephen Hales (before 1331-1394), of Testerton, Norfolk, an English soldier and politician; John Hales, the medieval Bishop of Exeter (1455-1456); John Hales (also Hals or Halse; died 1490), Dean of Exeter between 1457 and 1459; Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield in 1459; Lord Privy Seal (1470-1471); John Hales (c.1470-1540), of The Dungeon, Canterbury, Kent, an administrator and Baron of the Exchequer; John Hales (c.1516-1572), a writer, administrator and politician; John Hales (died 1608), the owner of the Whitefriars in Coventry at which two of the Marprelate tracts were printed...
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Migration of the Haylock family to Ireland

Some of the Haylock family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Haylock migration to the United States +

Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Haylock were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records:

Haylock Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

George Haylock, who landed in Iowa in 1876 8
Wm. Haylock, aged 22, who landed in America from Leeds, in 1892
Mr. Thomas Haylock, (b. 1863), aged 30, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "Servia" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 5th May 1893 en route to Boston, Massachusetts, USA 9
Thomas Haylock, aged 30, who immigrated to the United States from Cornwall, in 1893

Haylock Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Robert Haylock, aged 28, who landed in America from Beverley, England, in 1906
Edward Haylock, aged 37, who immigrated to America from London, in 1906
Harold F. Haylock, aged 23, who immigrated to the United States from Beverley, in 1906
Imogen Haylock, aged 25, who landed in America from London, in 1906
John Francis Haylock, aged 46, who settled in America from Mallor, England, in 1919
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Haylock migration to Australia +

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

Haylock Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Elijah Haylock, aged 18, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1851 aboard the ship "Catherine" 10
Elijah Haylock, aged 18, a labourer, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Catherine" in 1851 10
John Haylock, aged 44, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Omega" 11
Amelia Haylock, aged 17, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Omega" 11
Robert Haylock, aged 18, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Star Queen" 12

Haylock 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:

Haylock Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Charles L. Haylock, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "New Era" in 1855

Contemporary Notables of the name Haylock (post 1700) +

Paul Haylock (b. 1963), English former professional footballer
Garry Andrew Haylock (b. 1970), English former professional footballer

The Haylock 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: Cum principibus
Motto Translation: Whith my chiefs