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The surname Pertree was first found in Aberdeen, where Charles Patre was recorded in the Balwelow Records for 1513. Later, Mr. Andrew Petre was vicar of Wick, Caithness in 1530, and David Petiye was charter witness in Tannadyce in 1603. 1
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Flemish surnames are characterized by a large number of spelling variations. One reason for this is that medieval English lacked definite spelling rules. The spellings of surnames were also influenced by the official court languages, which were French and Latin. Names were rarely spelled consistently in medieval times. Scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, rather than adhering to specific spelling rules, and people often had their names registered in several different forms throughout their lives. One of the greatest reasons for change is the linguistic uniqueness of the Flemish settlers in England, who spoke a language closely related to Dutch. The pronunciation and spelling of Flemish names were often altered to suit the tastes of English-speaking people. In many cases, the first, final, or middle syllables of surnames were eliminated. The name has been spelled Petrie, Petree, Petre and others.
Prominent in the family at this time was Alexander Petrie (c. 1594-1662), Scottish divine, third son of Alexander Petrie, merchant and burgess of Montrose. He was the minister of Rhynd in Perthshire.
William Peartree (c. 1643-1714), was an early American planter in Jamaica who later became a successful privateer, he later moved back to New York to become the 28th Mayor of New York City from 1703 to 1707.
Andrew Petrie (1798-1872), born in Fife, Scotland, was a pioneer, architect and builder in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He and his wife and their four sons to landed in Sydney in 1831 with other...
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In the immigration and passenger lists a number of early immigrants bearing the name Pertree were found: John Petrie, who settled in Tobago in 1775; Peter Petrie settled in Georgia in 1775. Andrew Petrie arrived in Brisbane Town in 1837 as a government appointee.