The surname Barwis was first found in Cumberland, where they held a family seat on the English/Scottish border. After the Norman Conquest of England many of Duke William's rebellious Barons moved north. The border became a convenient but turbulent no-man's land where the persecuted Many were given land by King Malcolm Canmore and later by King David of Scotland. Some were native Scots. In the 16th century they became known as the 'unruly clans'.
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Early History of the Barwis family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Barwis research. Another 137 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1234, 1374, 1510, 1580, 1600, 1601, 1616, 1621, 1628, 1635, 1648, 1649, 1652 and 1662 are included under the topic Early Barwis History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Barwis Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Barwise, Barwis, Barwese, Barwize, Barwiss and many more.
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Early Notables of the Barwis family
Notable amongst the family at this time was
Anthony Barwis (1580-1616), and his son, Richard Barwis (1601-1648), an English politician, Member of Parliament for Carlisle in 1628, High Sheriff of Cumberland in 1635, known as "Great Richard" Barw...
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Barwis migration to Australia
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:
Barwis migration to Australia 
Scotland
England
