Cheesley History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Cheesley family

Early History of the Cheesley family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cheesley research. Another 199 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1273, 1279, 1500, 1575 and 1809 are included under the topic Early Cheesley History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cheesley Spelling Variations

Cheesley 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. Spelling variants included: Charsley, Chearsley, Cherdesle, Chardesle, Chearsleye and many more.

Early Notables of the Cheesley family

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Migration of the Cheesley family

In 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 Cheesleys to arrive on North American shores: Garrett Cheesly, who came to Virginia in 1664; Charles Charslay, who settled in Ontario in 1871; and Thomas Cheasley, who settled in Ontario in 1871.