Among the all the peoples of ancient Scotland, the first to use the name Balled were the Strathclyde-Britons. It was a name for someone who lived in Peeblesshire.
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Early Origins of the Balled family
The surname Balled was first found in Peebles, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
Early History of the Balled family
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Balled Spelling Variations
The variation in the spelling of Medieval names is a result of the lack of spelling rules in the English language prior to the last few hundred years. Before that time, scribes spelled according to sound, often varying the spelling of name within a single document. Balled has appeared as Bald, Baald, Bauld and others.
Early Notables of the Balled family
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Migration of the Balled family
As the persecution of Clan families continued, they sailed for North America in increasing numbers. In most cases, they found the freedom and opportunity they sought. Land was often available and the American War of Independence allowed Scots an opportunity to solidify their independence from the English crown. These settlers and their ancestors went on to play essential roles in the forging of the nations of the United States and Canada. Among them: Elias Bald who arrived in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1758; John Bald landed in Philadelphia in 1753; Michael Bald landed in Philadelphia in 1838; and Robert Bald landed in Philadelphia in 1750..
