Bascervul is a name that came to
England in the 11th century wave of migration that was set off by the
Norman Conquest of 1066. The Bascervul family lived in
Herefordshire, although the name is derived from the area of the family's residence sometime prior to the 1066 invasion. The family was formerly from
Boscherville in Eure,
Normandy.
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Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X) The name of this town comes from the Old Northern French elements
bochet, which means copse or
thicket, and ville, which means
town.Early Origins of the Bascervul family
The surname Bascervul was first found in
Herefordshire, where "the family of Baskerville is one of the most ancient and honourable in
England, and from the time of it's Norman patriarch, has continued to hold the highest position amongst the great landed proprietors. It's earliest residence was the castle of Erdisley."
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Burke, John Bernard, The Roll of Battle Abbey. London: Edward Churton, 26, Holles Street, 1848, Print. Of this line one of the earliest records of the name was Sir Richard Baskerville of Erdisley who represented the county of Hereford in parliament in 1295. His wife was daughter of Rees ap Griffith, Prince of South
Wales.
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Burke, John Bernard, The Roll of Battle Abbey. London: Edward Churton, 26, Holles Street, 1848, Print. Roger de Bascheruilla was listed in
Gloucestershire in 1127.
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Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6) Shropshire had the following early records: Roger de Bascrevill (reign of Henry III); and Nesta de Baskervill. The
Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 listed Hugh de Baskerville in
Shropshire.
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Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6) Some of the family have been well established at Winterbourne-Basset since early times. "Some property here formerly possessed by the Baskervilles has descended to Lord Holland. The church is a small ancient edifice with a neat tower, containing portions in the early and later English styles; it has a handsomely carved font, and in one of the aisles is a singularly elegant window: the chief monuments are of the family of Baskerville, who long resided here."
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Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
Early History of the Bascervul family
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Bascervul Spelling Variations
The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason,
spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Bascervul has been recorded under many different variations, including Baskerville, Baskervile, Baskervill, Baskerfield, Baskervyle, Basquill and many more.
Early Notables of the Bascervul family (pre 1700)
Outstanding amongst the family at this time was Sir Richard Baskerville, Member of Parliament for Hereford in 1295; Sir John Baskerville of Combe who served in the retinue of Henry V. at the battle of Agincourt; Richard de Baskervill,
High Sheriff of
Herefordshire (1314-1315); Thomas Baskerville (died 1572), MP for Worcestershire...
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Migration of the Bascervul family to Ireland
Some of the Bascervul family moved to
Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the Bascervul family to the New World and Oceana
To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in
England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Bascervuls were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Mary and Robert Baskerville who settled in Virginia in 1635; Richard Baskerville who settled in New
England in 1634. A Baskerfield settled in Heatherton in the St. Georges district of Newfoundland..
The Bascervul 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: Spero ut fidelis
Motto Translation: I hope as being faithful.