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Baldry Early Origins

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The surname Baldry was first found in Northumberland, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Baldry Spelling Variations

The name, Baldry, occurred in many references, and from time to time, it was spelt Baldrick, Baldred, Baldridge, Balrich, Baldrey and many more.

Baldry Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Baldry research. Another 147 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1080, 1235, 1306, 1481, 1524, 1504, 1512, 1515, 1608, 1679, 1663, 1685 and 1697 are included under the topic Early Baldry History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Baldry Early Notables (pre 1700)

Notable amongst the family name during their early history was Thomas Baldry (c.1481-1524), English politician, Member of Parliament for Ipswich in 1504, 1512 and 1515; Edmund Boldero (1608-1679), an English royalist...

Another 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Baldry Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Baldry In Ireland

Some of the Baldry family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 69 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

The Great Migration

The New World beckoned settlers from the Scottish-English borders. They sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. Some called them, less romantically, the "coffin ships." Among the early settlers bearing the Baldry surname who came to North America were:

Baldry Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Robert Baldry, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 ^[1]CITATION[CLOSE]
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)

Contemporary Notables of the name Baldry (post 1700)

Simon Jonathon Baldry (b. 1976), English retired professional footballer, active from 1994-2012
Cherith Baldry (b. 1947), English writer of fantasy fiction
Maxim Alexander "Max" Baldry (b. 1996), English actor, best known for his role as Stepan in Mr. Bean's Holiday (2007)
Dennis Oliver Baldry (b. 1931), former English cricketer, active from 1953 to 1963
John William "Long John" Baldry (1941-2005), English-born, Canadian blues singer and a voice actor, known for his work with Rod Stewart and Elton John
Sir Antony Brian Baldry (b. 1950), British Conservative Party politician, Second Church Estates Commissioner (2010-)

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Citations

^ 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)

Other References

Holt, J.C. Ed. Domesday Studies. Woodbridge: Boydell, 1987. Print. (ISBN 0-85115-477-8).
Bardsley, C.W. A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6).
Thirsk, Joan. The Agrarian History of England and Wales. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press: 7 Volumes. Print.
Bullock, L.G. Historical Map of England and Wales. Edinburgh: Bartholomew and Son, 1971. Print.
Bowman, George Ernest. The Mayflower Reader A Selection of Articales from The Mayflower Descendent. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
Markale, J. Celtic Civilization. London: Gordon & Cremonesi, 1976. Print.
Browning, Charles H. Americans of Royal Descent. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
Burke, Sir Bernard. Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage and Baronetage, The Privy Council, Knightage and Compainonage. London: Burke Publishing, 1921. Print.
Cook, Chris. English Historical Facts 1603-1688. London: MacMillan, 1980. Print.
Hinde, Thomas Ed. The Domesday Book England's Heritage Then and Now. Surrey: Colour Library Books, 1995. Print. (ISBN 1-85833-440-3).
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The Baldry Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Baldry Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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