| ![Show Contents]() Elswell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England Early Origins of the Elswell familyThe surname Elswell was first found in Durham, at Elwick, a township, in the parish of Hart, union of Stockton. "Robert de Brus gave 'Ailewic' in 'Hertenes,' in frank marriage with his daughter Agatha, to Ralph, son of Ribald, of Middleham." 1 Records of the family are scant. The first record of the family was found in the Register of Freemen of the City of York in 1512 where Ralph Elwick was listed. John Ellyk was also listed in the same source in 1569. 2 Elwick Hall is a nearby parish. Early History of the Elswell familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Elswell research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Elswell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Elswell Spelling VariationsThe 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. Elswell has been spelled many different ways, including Elwick, Elswick, Elwyke, Elwike, Elswell, Ellswell, Ellswick and many more. Early Notables of the Elswell familyMore information is included under the topic Early Elswell Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Elswell familyThousands 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 Elswells to arrive in North America: settlers, who arrived along the eastern seaboard, from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
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