The name Bearington was brought to
England by the
Normans when they conquered the country in 1066. The ancestors of the Bearington family lived in parishes at Cambridge, Berkshire,
Somerset and Gloucester. Their original
family seat was at
Barentin in
Normandy, and they were one of a group of families that draw their name from this location.
Early Origins of the Bearington family
The surname Bearington was first found in Cambridge and
Lincolnshire where they have held a
family seat from very ancient times. Barrington or De Barenton was located near Caudebec,
Normandy.
[1]CITATION[CLOSE]
The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X) They were granted manors and estates by Duke William for their assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.
Early History of the Bearington family
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Bearington 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. Bearington has been recorded under many different variations, including Barrington, Barentin, Berrington, Berington, Berinton, Barenten, Barenton, Barentine, Barentyn, Barrinton, Barrenkton, Barringston and many more.
Early Notables of the Bearington family (pre 1700)
Outstanding amongst the family at this time was John Berrington,
High Sheriff of
Herefordshire in 1588; Sir Francis Barrington, 1st
Baronet (ca. 1570-1628), an English lawyer and politician, Member of Parliament for
Essex (1601-1611) and (1621-1628); his son, Sir Thomas Barrington, 2nd
Baronet (died 1644)...
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Migration of the Bearington family to Ireland
Some of the Bearington family moved to
Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the Bearington 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. Bearingtons were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Abigail Barrington who settled in Barbados in 1664; Isaac Barrington settled in Barbados in 1654; Robert Barrington settled in Virginia in 1677; Benjamin Barrington settled in North Carolina in 1701.
The Bearington 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: Ung durant ma vie
Motto Translation: The same while I live.
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Citations
- ^ The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X)