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![Show Contents]() Godsil History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Anglo-Saxon name Godsil comes from its first bearer, who was a person who was "gode," meaning "good," along with "saule, or soule," meaning "soul." Thus it is thought to have originally been a nickname for a good soul, or honest person, which then went on to become a hereditary surname. Early Origins of the Godsil familyThe surname Godsil was first found in Essex where they held a family seat from very early times, some say before the Norman Conquest in 1066 A.D. We cannot support Lower, Bardsley, and Harrison who claim that the name was from Gods-Hill in the Isle of Wight. Early History of the Godsil familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Godsil research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1505, 1556, 1542, 1568 and 1546 are included under the topic Early Godsil History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Godsil 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. Godsil has been spelled many different ways, including Godsell, Godsall, Goldsalde, Godseel, Godsel, Godsalve and many more. Early Notables of the Godsil family (pre 1700)Notables of the family at this time include Sir John Godsalve (b. circa 1505- d. 1556), Clerk of the Signet, and Comptroller of the Mint, was the son and heir of Thomas Godsalve (d. 1542), registrar of the consistory court at Norwich and an owner of landed property in Norfolk.
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Another 50 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Godsil Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Godsil family to Ireland
Some of the Godsil family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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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 Godsils to arrive in North America: Godsil Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
- Seary E.R., Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland, Montreal: McGill's-Queen's Universtity Press 1998 ISBN 0-7735-1782-0
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Godsil migration to Canada 
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