Du carrier History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Du carrier family

Early History of the Du carrier family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Du carrier research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1332, 1455, 1487, 1566, 1614, 1582, 1586 and 1589 are included under the topic Early Du carrier History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Du carrier Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Du carrier has been spelled many different ways, including Carier, Carrier, Carriere and others.

Early Notables of the Du carrier family (pre 1700)

Distinguished members of the family include Benjamin Carier . (1566-1614), English Catholic controversialist, born in Kent. He was the son of Anthony Carier, a learned minister of the church...
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Migration of the Du carrier family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Du carriers to arrive in North America: John Carrier, who came to Maryland in 1662; Jean Carrier, who is on record in Montreal in 1660; Charles Ignace Carrier, an Acadian, who arrived in South Carolina in 1756.