Battishill History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Battishill family

Early History of the Battishill family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Battishill research. Another 67 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1691, 1738, 1746 and 1801 are included under the topic Early Battishill History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Battishill Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Battishill are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Battishill include: Battershill, Battishill, Battershell, Batteshell and many more.

Early Notables of the Battishill family

• Jonathan Battishill (1738-1801), composer, was the son of a solicitor, and was born in London in May 1738...

Migration of the Battishill family

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Battishill or a variant listed above: Henry Batteshell who settled in Maine in 1616; four years before the arrival of the "Mayflower," in 1620.