Biscone History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe present generation of the Biscone family is only the most recent to bear a name that dates back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name comes from having lived in or near the village of Bispham, which lies three miles from Poulton in the Fylde district of the county of Lancashire. Early Origins of the Biscone familyThe surname Biscone was first found in Lancashire, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Biscone familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Biscone research. Another 244 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1288, 1332, 1365, 1500, 1670 and 1689 are included under the topic Early Biscone History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Biscone Spelling VariationsUntil the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Biscone include Bispham, Bisspham, Bisphame, Bisfam, Biscomb and many more. Early Notables of the Biscone familyMore information is included under the topic Early Biscone Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Biscone familyThousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Biscone were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: Thomas Biscomb who sailed to Massachusetts in 1768.
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