The name Botlay is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was originally a name for someone who worked as a person who was in charge of the wine cellar, from the Old French translation a bouteiller.
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Early Origins of the Botlay family
The surname Botlay was first found in Oxfordshire, at Botley, a village in the civil parish of North Hinksey. "This parish, originally called Botleigh, comprises 1790 acres. " 1
Early History of the Botlay family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Botlay research. Another 244 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1279, 1296, 1379, 1500, 1642, 1661, 1663, 1674 and 1696 are included under the topic Early Botlay History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Botlay Spelling Variations
It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Botlay are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Botlay include Botly, Botley, Botele, Bottelegh, Botheleheye, Botlee and many more.
Early Notables of the Botlay family
Another 37 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Botlay Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Botlay family
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Botlay or a variant listed above: a number of settlers who arrived by the 19th century.
