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![Show Contents]() Baraclowe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The name Baraclowe is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a product of when the family lived in West Yorkshire at Bareclough or Barneclogh, spellings used in the 14th century. Later known as Barraclough, records of the village or parish seem to be lost. 1 Early Origins of the Baraclowe familyThe surname Baraclowe was first found in West Yorkshire, where the first records of the family were found in 1315 and 1316. Peter del Baricloughe, de Barneclogh was listed there at that time. Much later, Robert Bereclough was listed in Yorkshire in 1493. 2 This latter source believes the place of origin was near Wakefield. Early History of the Baraclowe familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Baraclowe research. Another 119 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1561, 1588, 1608, 1612, 1626, 1631, 1690 and 1765 are included under the topic Early Baraclowe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Baraclowe 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. Baraclowe has been spelled many different ways, including Barraclough, Burraclough, Baraclough, Baracluff, Barrowclough, Barnaclough, Berecloth, Berrycloth, Baricloughe, Bereclough, Barrayclught, Beraclough, Barraclue, Baroclough, Barracliff and many more. Early Notables of the Baraclowe familyMore information is included under the topic Early Baraclowe Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Baraclowe familyThousands 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 Baraclowes to arrive in North America: Thomas Barraclough, who sailed to New York in 1823; Abel Barraclough, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1864; J. Barraclaugh, who was recorded in Brant County, Ontario in 1875.
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
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