Ballister History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Ballister familyThe surname Ballister was first found in Devon where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century in Devon. Early History of the Ballister familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ballister research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1293, 1360, 1455, 1487 and 1539 are included under the topic Early Ballister History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ballister Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Ballister has been spelled many different ways, including Balister, Ballister, Ballester, Ballaster, Balster, Balaster, Balester, Ballyster and many more. Early Notables of the Ballister familyMore information is included under the topic Early Ballister Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Ballisters to arrive in North America: Ballister Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
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