Treweek History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Treweek family
The surname Treweek was first found in Northumberland where Trewick is a township on the river Blyth, 3 miles south-east from Bolam in Northumberland. "Treweek is known to mean sweet, beloved town or village. " 1
"This place was a member of the barony of Bolam, and in 1240 was holden of it by the soccage service of half a mark by Robert de Trewick, of whose family notices continue to occur till the 14th century." 2
Early History of the Treweek family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Treweek research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1275 is included under the topic Early Treweek History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Treweek Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Treweek, Trewick, Treweeks and others.
Early Notables of the Treweek family
Notable amongst the family at this time was
- the Treweek family of Penzance
Treweek migration to the United States +
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Treweek Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
- Nicholas Treweek, who went to America in 1743
Treweek Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
- Richard Treweek went to America in 1804
- J. Treweek is recorded as having moved to San Francisco in 1851
- J Treweek, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1851 3
- T Treweek, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1851 3
Treweek migration to Australia +
Emigration to
Australia followed the
First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:
Treweek Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
- Joseph Treweek, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Theresa" in 1847 4
- Mrs. Melora Treweek, (Treeweek, nee Bray), English settler from Devon who arrived in Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia in 1849 aboard the ship "Pakenham"
- Mr. William Treweek, (Treeweek), (1812 - 1848), Cornish settler who died aboard the ship "Pakenham" on route to Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia in 1849
- Mr. William Treweek, (Treeweek), (b. 1834), aged 15, Cornish settler who arrived in Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia in 1849 aboard the ship "Pakenham"
- Mr. John Hale Treweek, (Treeweek), (b. 1838), aged 11, Cornish settler who arrived in Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia in 1849 aboard the ship "Pakenham"
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Treweek 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:
Treweek Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
- Mr. John Treweek, (b. 1814), aged 26, Cornish agricultural labourer born in Tregony travelling from Plymouth aboard the ship "Timandra" arriving in New Plymouth, Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand on 24th February 1842 5
- Mrs. Honor Treweek, (b. 1815), aged 26, Cornish settler born in Blisland travelling from Plymouth aboard the ship "Timandra" arriving in New Plymouth, Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand on 24th February 1842 5
- Mr. John Treweek, (b. 1836), aged 5, Cornish settler born in Lezant travelling from Plymouth aboard the ship "Timandra" arriving in New Plymouth, Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand on 24th February 1842 5
- Mr. Samuel Treweek, (b. 1838), aged 3, Cornish settler born in St. Just travelling from Plymouth aboard the ship "Timandra" arriving in New Plymouth, Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand on 24th February 1842 5
- Mr. Richard Treweek, (b. 1840), aged 11 months, Cornish settler born in St. Just travelling from Plymouth aboard the ship "Timandra" arriving in New Plymouth, Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand on 24th February 1842 5
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Contemporary Notables of the name Treweek (post 1700) +
- Bernie Treweek (1914-1957), Australian rules footballer who played from 1934 to 1940
- Rachel Treweek (1963-2015), née Montgomery, a British Anglican priest, Bishop of Gloucester since 2015
- Hazel Treweek OAM, MBE, born Hazel Elizabeth Logue, an Australian academic, teacher and Shakespearean scholar, wife of Ath Treweek
- George Treweek (1905-1991), Australian rugby league footballer who played from 1926 to 1930, representing the Australia National Team (1928-1930)
- Lieutenant Colonel Athanasius Pryor "Ath" Treweek (1911-1995), Australian academic, linguist, mathematician and code-breaker during World War II
Citations +
- Charnock, Richard, Stephen, Ludus Patronymicus of The Etymology of Curious Surnames. London: Trubner & Co., 60 Paternoster Row, 1868. Print.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) THERESA 1847. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1847Theresa.htm
- New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 26th March 2019). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html