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Early Origins of the Bartle family

The surname Bartle was first found in Berwickshire, in Scotland, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Bartholomew (d. 1184), was Bishop of Exeter and a native of Brittany. "He was for some time archdeacon of Exeter. His appointment to the bishopric was due to the influence of Archbishop Theobald, who shortly before his death wrote a most urgent letter recommending him to the notice of Henry II and his chancellor, Becket (1161). " 1

Saint Bartholomew (d. 1193), was a Northumbrian hermit of some celebrity, who flourished in the twelfth century. "His life was most probably written by Galfrid, the author of the biography of St. Godric, and a monk of Bartholomew's own monastery of St. Mary at Durham. In any case, it professes to be written in the lifetime of the saint's contemporaries. According to this life, Bartholomew was born at Witeb or Whitby. His real name, we are told, was Tostius (Tostig?), which his parents changed to William to avoid the laughter of his playmates. " 1

Early History of the Bartle family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bartle research. Another 67 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1793 and 1867 are included under the topic Early Bartle History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bartle Spelling Variations

The name Bartle, appeared in many references, and from time to time, the surname was spelt Bartholomew, Bartholemewe, Bartholemew and many more.

Early Notables of the Bartle family

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Bartle migration to the United States +

The New World beckoned as many of the settlers in Ireland, known as the Scotch/Irish, became disenchanted. 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." Amongst the early settlers who could be considered kinsmen of the Bartle family, or who bore a variation of the surname Bartle were

Bartle Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Katherine Bartle, who arrived in Maryland in 1670 2
  • Ralph Bartle, who landed in Maryland in 1670 2
Bartle Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Nicolaus Bartle, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1732 2
  • Jacob Bartle, who landed in Frederick County, Maryland in 1794 2
Bartle Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Henry Bartle, (b. 1818), aged 22, Cornish miner departing from England aboard the ship "Royal Adelaide" arriving in the United States on 21st April 1840 3
  • Mr. Josiah Bartle, (b. 1812), aged 28, English miner departing from England aboard the Ship "Royal Adelaide" arriving in the United States on 21st April 1840 3
  • Thomas Bartle, who arrived in America in 1853 2
  • Mr. Francis Bartle, (b. 1847), aged 42, Cornish miner departing from Liverpool aboard the ship "Etruria" arriving in New York, USA on 25 February 1889 3
  • Mr. S. Bartle, (b. 1869), aged 20, Cornish miner departing from Liverpool aboard the ship "Etruria" arriving in New York, USA on 25 February 1889 3
Bartle Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Mrs Cathrine Bartle, (b. 1851), aged 54, Cornish housewife, from Camborne, Cornwall travelling aboard the ship "Lucania" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 10th June 1905 en route to Grass Valley, Oregon, USA 4
  • Miss Grace Bartle, (b. 1890), aged 15, Cornish settler, from Camborne, Cornwall travelling aboard the ship "Lucania" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 10th June 1905 en route to Grass Valley, Oregon, USA 4

Bartle migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Bartle Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Bejamin Bartle, English convict who was convicted in York, Yorkshire, England for 15 years, transported aboard the "Blundell" on 13th March 1844, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 5
  • Joseph Bartle, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Aboukir" in 1847 6
  • Peter Bartle, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Aboukir" in 1847 6
  • Mr. James Bartle, (b. 1852), aged 25, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "Samuel Plimsoll" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 27th August 1877 7
  • Mrs. Jane Bartle, (b. 1850), aged 27, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Samuel Plimsoll" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 27th August 1877 7
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Bartle migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Bartle Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Ralph Bartle, aged 32, who arrived in Lyttelton, New Zealand aboard the ship "Accrington" in 1863 8
  • Phillippa Bartle, aged 32, who arrived in Lyttelton, New Zealand aboard the ship "Accrington" in 1863 8
  • Mrs. Phillippa Bartle, (b.1831), aged 32, Cornish settler departing on 18th June 1863 aboard the ship "Accrington" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 5th September 1863 9
  • Mr. Ralph Bartle, (b.1831), aged 32, Cornish farm labourer departing on 18th June 1863 aboard the ship "Accrington" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 5th September 1863 9
  • Jonathan Bartle, aged 26, a painter, who arrived in Bluff, New Zealand aboard the ship "Adamant" in 1875 8
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Contemporary Notables of the name Bartle (post 1700) +

  • Robert G. Bartle (1927-2003), American mathematician and author
  • Matt Bartle (b. 1965), American Republican politician from Missouri 10
  • Harold Roe Bennett Sturdevant Bartle (1901-1974), American businessman, philanthropist, Boy Scout executive, and professional public speaker
  • Norma A. Bartle, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1972; Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 30th District, 1976, 1978 11
  • Harvey III Bartle (b. 1941), American politician, U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1991- 11
  • Jane Bartle (b. 1951), English former Olympian
  • Steven Bartle (b. 1971), English cricketer
  • Ike Bartle, English professional rugby league footballer
  • Jean Ashworth Bartle (b. 1947), Canadian choral conductor
  • Christopher Bartle (b. 1952), British equestrian
  • ... (Another 1 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)


The Bartle Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Ad alta
Motto Translation: To high things.


  1. Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
  2. 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)
  3. Cornwall Online Parish Clerks. (Retrieved 2018, April 30). Emigrants to New York 1820 - 1891 [PDF]. Retrieved from http://www.opc-cornwall.org/Resc/pdfs/emigration_new_york_1820_1891.pdf
  4. Cornwall Online Parish Clerks. (Retreived 3rd May 2018). Retrieved from http://www.opc-cornwall.org/Resc/pdfs/emigration_ellis_island_1892_on.pdf
  5. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 25th October 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/blundell
  6. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) ABOUKIR 1847. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1847Aboukir.htm
  7. Cornwall Online Parish Clerks. (Retrieved 2018, April 19). Emigrants to Australia NSW 1860 -88 [PDF]. Retrieved from http://www.opc-cornwall.org/Resc/pdfs/nsw_passenger_lists_1860_88.pdf
  8. New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
  9. Cornwall Online Parish Clerks. (Retrieved 2018, April 30). Emigrants to Lyttelton 1858-84 [PDF]. Retrieved from http://www.opc-cornwall.org/Resc/pdfs/new_zealand_assisted.pdf
  10. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2012, March 6) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
  11. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 28) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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