Henne History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe present generation of the Henne 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 the parish of Heene, which is now part of Worthing in the county of Sussex. The surname Henne belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. The surname Henne may also be derived from the personal name Henry. Early Origins of the Henne familyThe surname Henne was first found in Sussex, where evidence suggests they held a family seat before the Norman Conquest in 1066. Early History of the Henne familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Henne research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1639, 1673, 1675 and 1708 are included under the topic Early Henne History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Henne Spelling VariationsUntil 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 Henne include Hen, Henn, Henne, Heene, Hene and others. Early Notables of the Henne familyDistinguished members of the family include Hugh Henn, page of the bedchamber to James I and Charles I, and later appointed Keeper of the Queen's Garden, Greenwich in 1639; and his son, Henry Hene (or Henn) (died 1708), an English-born judge who became Chief... Migration of the Henne family to IrelandSome of the Henne family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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 Henne were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: Henne Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Henne Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Henne Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
Henne Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
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: Henne Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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