Gallsworthy History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Gallsworthy

What does the name Gallsworthy mean?

The Anglo-Saxon name Gallsworthy comes from when the family resided in the area referred to as Galsworthy, in the county of Devon.

Early Origins of the Gallsworthy family

The surname Gallsworthy was first found in Devon where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Gallsworthy family

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Gallsworthy Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Gallsworthy include Goldsworthy, Galsworthy, Goldsworth, Gallsworthy and others.

Early Notables of the Gallsworthy family

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Migration of the Gallsworthy family

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: John Goldsworthy who settled in Virginia in 1654; Caroline, Elizabeth, Harritt, Jane, Joanna, John, Mary, Richard, Thomas Goldsworthy arrived in New York state in 1842.