Blachmind History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Blachmind familyThe surname Blachmind was first found in Durham but also in other areas of Britain including John Blakeman who was listed in Devon during the reign of Henry III 1 and in Norfolk where Blacheman filius Aedwardi was listed in the Pipe Rolls of 1166. Jordanus filius Blakeman was listed in the Pipe Rolls of Hampshire of 1188. A few years later the Pipe Rolls of 1206 listed John Blakeman in Surrey. 2 Early History of the Blachmind familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blachmind research. Another 123 words (9 lines of text) covering the year 1086 is included under the topic Early Blachmind History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Blachmind Spelling VariationsThe name, Blachmind, occurred in many references, and from time to time, it was spelt Blackman, Blachman, Blackmann and others. Early Notables of the Blachmind familyMore information is included under the topic Early Blachmind Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Blachmind familyThe New World beckoned settlers from the Scottish-English borders. They sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. Some called them, less romantically, the "coffin ships." Among the early settlers bearing the Blachmind surname who came to North America were: John Blackman who settled in Dorchester in 1640; Nicholas Blackman who settled in Virginia in 1624; Thomas Blackman settled in Barbados with his wife, children and servants in 1679..
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