Bulstrod History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancestors of the name Bulstrod date back to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from their residence in Bulstrode, an estate in Buckinghamshire that has long been associated with the family. Today, Bulstrode is a large park and mansion to the southwest of the Buckinghamshire town centre of Gerrard's Cross. Early Origins of the Bulstrod familyThe surname Bulstrod was first found in Buckinghamshire, where the estate dates back to at least the Norman Conquest. An early poem states "When William conquered English ground, Bulstrode had per annum three hundred pound." The Conqueror gave the estate to the Norman follower, "he and his adherents, mounted upon Bulls, resisted the invaders and retained possession. Afterwards, accompanied by his seven sons, mounted in the same fashion, he went under safe conduct to William's court, and the Conqueror was so much amused wit the strangeness of the scene, that he permitted the stalwart Saxon to hold his lands under ancient tenure, and conferred upon him and his heirs for ever the surname of Bullstrode!" [1] Early History of the Bulstrod familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bulstrod research. Another 133 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1205, 1221, 1273, 1407, 1588, 1592, 1603, 1610, 1617, 1650, 1659, 1675, 1711, 1717 and 1724 are included under the topic Early Bulstrod History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bulstrod Spelling VariationsBulstrod has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Bulstrod have been found, including Bulstrode, Bulestrod, Bulestrode, Bulstrod, Bullstrod and many more. Early Notables of the Bulstrod familyNotables of this surname at this time include:
Migration of the Bulstrod familyIn an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Bulstrods to arrive on North American shores: a number of settlers who arrived by the 19th century.
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