Chappelow History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Chappelow family

The surname Chappelow was first found in Cumberland and Westmorland. "This rare surname is found in the London Directory." 1

Early History of the Chappelow family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chappelow research. Another 243 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1500, 1602, 1608, 1683, 1742 and 1768 are included under the topic Early Chappelow History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Chappelow Spelling Variations

The variation in the spelling of Medieval names is a result of the lack of spelling rules in the English language prior to the last few hundred years. Before that time, scribes spelled according to sound, often varying the spelling of name within a single document. Chappelow has appeared as Chappelow, Chappelhow, Chappillhow, Chapelow, Chappilowe and many more.

Early Notables of the Chappelow family

Leonard Chappelow (1683-1768), English Orientalist, born in 1683, of a Yorkshire family, educated at St...

Chappelow migration to the United States +

As the persecution of Clan families continued, they sailed for North America in increasing numbers. In most cases, they found the freedom and opportunity they sought. Land was often available and the American War of Independence allowed Scots an opportunity to solidify their independence from the English crown. These settlers and their ancestors went on to play essential roles in the forging of the nations of the United States and Canada. Among them:

Chappelow Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

William Chappelow, who settled in Philadelphia in 1819
Mary Chappelow, who settled in Philadelphia in 1819
James Chappelow, who settled in Philadelphia in 1819
Elizabeth Chappelow, who settled in Philadelphia in 1819
Ann Chappelow, who settled in Philadelphia in 1819
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Sources +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)