Dovy History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Dovy family

Early History of the Dovy family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dovy research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1066, 1692 and 1745 are included under the topic Early Dovy History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Dovy Spelling Variations

Before the advent of the printing press and the first dictionaries, the English language was not standardized. Sound was what guided spelling in the Middle Ages, so one person's name was often recorded under several variations during a single lifetime. Spelling variations were common, even among the names of the most literate people. Known variations of the Dovy family name include Tovey, Tovy and others.

Early Notables of the Dovy family

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Migration of the Dovy family

To escape the political and religious chaos of this era, thousands of English families began to migrate to the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. The passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe; however, those who made the voyage safely were encountered opportunities that were not available to them in their homeland. Many of the families that reached the New World at this time went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations of the United States and Canada. Research into various historical records has revealed some of first members of the Dovy family to immigrate North America: Benjamin and Richard Tovey settled in Barbados in 1679 with their servants; Nathanial and John Tovey settled in Virginia in 1663.