The surname Baddams was first found in Herefordshire, where they held a family seat. The Celtic resistance north and south along the border of Wales and England was considerably increased after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The Normans met more resistance from the Welsh than in the rest of England. The Welsh fought from behind their hills and mountains and tenaciously held their ground. Finally, Edward 1st, to placate this founding nation, conferred the principality of Wales upon his eldest son, who became Edward II. This brought Wales into England as an equal while the King was alive, and integral part of the royal title when on the throne. Edward III confirmed and all Princes of Wales were presented to the Welsh people at Caernarvon Castle. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Welsh surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13the century when they held estates in that shire.
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Early History of the Baddams family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Baddams research. Another 186 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Baddams History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Baddams Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Badham, Badam, Apadam, Abadam, ap Adam, Baddam and many more.
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Early Notables of the Baddams family
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Migration of the Baddams family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Arthur Badham, aged 15, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1922; Arthur Badham, aged 15, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1922; Arthur Badham, aged 16, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1922.
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