Brodeent History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Brodeent familyThe surname Brodeent was first found in South Northamptonshire at Bradden, a village that dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086 when it was first listed as Bradene. Literally the place name means "broad valley," from the Old English words "brad" + "denu." 1 The parish church is dedicated to St Michael and was built in the 13th century. Early History of the Brodeent familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brodeent research. Another 94 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Brodeent History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Brodeent Spelling VariationsThe name, Brodeent, occurred in many references, and from time to time, it was spelt Braden, Braddene, Bradens, Braiding, McBradden and many more. Early Notables of the Brodeent familyMore information is included under the topic Early Brodeent Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Brodeent family to IrelandSome of the Brodeent family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Brodeent 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 Brodeent surname who came to North America were: Adam Braden who settled in Texas in 1846; with his wife Barbara; Frederick Braden settled in Boston Mass in 1766; Henry Braden arrived in Philadelphia in 1844..
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