Bloodsworth History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Bloodsworth family

The surname Bloodsworth was first found in London where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that city.

Early History of the Bloodsworth family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bloodsworth research. Another 119 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1620, 1660, 1665, 1666 and 1682 are included under the topic Early Bloodsworth History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bloodsworth Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Bloodsworth have been found, including Bloodworth, Bludworth, Bluworth, Blumworth and many more.

Early Notables of the Bloodsworth family

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Bloodsworth migration to Australia +

Bloodsworth Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

James Bloodsworth (1759-1804), English convict sentenced for the theft of one game cock and two hens in Surrey and sent to New South Wales aboard the Charlotte in the First Fleet; he was immediately appointed master bricklayer in the settlement at Sydney Cove and later became Superintendent of Builders

Contemporary Notables of the name Bloodsworth (post 1700) +

Kirk Noble Bloodsworth (b. 1960), American former Maryland waterman, the first American sentenced to death to be exonerated post-conviction by DNA testing
James Bloodsworth (1759-1804), English master bricklayer and builder who was convicted and sentenced for the theft of one game cock and two hens at Esher, Surrey; he was sent to New South Wales where he was later appointed superintendent over all the brickmakers and bricklayers