Beagenyle History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Beagenyle dates back to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is derived from their residence in or around the region of Bagnall, which was in the parish of Stoke-upon-Trent in the county of Staffordshire. 1 2 "The Bagnalls, at present best represented in the district of Stoke - on - Trent, were an ancient family of Newcastle - under - Lyme, members of which filled at various times the office of mayor; the family came into possession of the manor of Hanley 150 years ago. Bagnall is the name of a Staffordshire village." 3 Early Origins of the Beagenyle familyThe surname Beagenyle was first found in Staffordshire, at Bagnall, a township, in the parish of Bucknall, union of Stoke-upon-Trent, N. division of the hundred of Pirehill. 4 Early History of the Beagenyle familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Beagenyle research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1600, 1631, 1779 and 1925 are included under the topic Early Beagenyle History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Beagenyle 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. Beagenyle has been spelled many different ways, including Bagnall, Bagnal, Bagnold, Bagenald, Bagnald, Bagenal, Bagnell and many more. Early Notables of the Beagenyle familyMore information is included under the topic Early Beagenyle Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Beagenyle family to IrelandSome of the Beagenyle family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Beagenyle 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 Beagenyles to arrive in North America: Walter Bagnall who settled in Maine in 1626; Walter Bagnall settled in Massachusetts in 1620; John Bagnall settled in Jamaica in 1679; Thomas Bagnall settled in New England in 1654..
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