Brigstock History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Brigstock family

Early History of the Brigstock family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brigstock research. Another 292 words (21 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1273, 1500, 1631, 1660, 1663, 1763, 1809 and 1881 are included under the topic Early Brigstock History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Brigstock Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Brigstock were recorded, including Brigstock, Brigestock, Briggstock, Brigestok and many more.

Early Notables of the Brigstock family

Notables of this surname at this time include:

• Thomas Brigstock (1809-1881), a famous portrait painter

Migration of the Brigstock family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Brigstock family emigrate to North America: a number of settlers who arrived by the 19th century.