Baddiley History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Baddiley is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo Saxon tribes of Britain. The first people to bear this distinguished name lived at Badley, a parish, in the union and hundred of Bosmere and Claydon, E. division of Suffolk, 1 or at Baddeley Green in Staffordshire. The latter dates back to 1227 when it was known as Baddilige and literally meant "woodland clearing or a man called Badda." 2 Other sources note that the family could have originated at Baddiley, a parish in Cheshire, near Nantwich. 3 4 5 Early Origins of the Baddiley familyThe surname Baddiley was first found in Hampshire where Robert de Badelea was listed in the Pipe Rolls of 1187. Later, Gilbert de Badele was found in the Assize Rolls for Lancashire in 1227 and John de Baddyleye in the Subsidy Rolls for Staffordshire in 1327. 6 The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 include William de Badeleye, Essex and Geoffrey de Badele, Suffolk. 3 Robert de Badele, Norfolk, Henry III— Edward I was listed in the Testa de Nevill, sive Liber Feodorum, temp. Henry III-Edward I. 7 Early History of the Baddiley familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Baddiley research. Another 93 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1608, 1646, 1648, 1650, 1653, 1688, 1703, 1704 and 1708 are included under the topic Early Baddiley History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Baddiley Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Baddiley have been found, including Baddely, Baddeley, Baddiley, Badley, Badly, Badely, Badgely, Badlely and many more. Early Notables of the Baddiley familyDistinguished members of the family include John Battely (Batteley) (1646-1708), an English antiquary and clergyman, Archdeacon of Canterbury (1688-1708); and his brother Nicholas Battely (1648-1704), an English clergyman and antiquary, editor of William Somner’s Cantuaria Sacra.Richard Baddeley...
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Baddiley Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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