Hansbie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Hansbie family

Early History of the Hansbie family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hansbie research. Another 93 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1455, 1487, 1573, 1582, 1611, 1612, 1617, 1643, 1673 and 1750 are included under the topic Early Hansbie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hansbie Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Hansbie are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Hansbie include: Hansby, Handsby, Hansbie, Hansbey, Handsbey and many more.

Early Notables of the Hansbie family

Distinguished members of the family include

• Morgan Joseph Hansbie (1673-1750), was a Dominican friar, younger son of Ralph Hansbie, esq., of Tickhill Castle, Yorkshire. 1

Migration of the Hansbie family to Ireland

Some of the Hansbie family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 60 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Hansbie family

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Hansbie or a variant listed above: Rich Hanby, who arrived in Virginia in 1642; Sarah Hanby, who arrived in Virginia in 1642; Richard Hanby, a bonded passenger, who settled in America in 1774.