Hardesty History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of HardestyWhat does the name Hardesty mean? The name Hardesty belongs to the early history of Britain, it's origins lie with the Anglo-Saxons. It is a product of their having lived in the village of Hardisty Hill located in the parish of Fewston, in the county of Yorkshire. In it's Old English form this place-name was originally Hardolfsty with its origin in the name Hardulf. "The Hardistys hail from the parish of Fewston, seven miles from Otley. The name is still familiar there, and Hardisty Hill is a spot there. The Hardistys (chiefly farmers) have probably not moved from their home for six centuries." 1 Early Origins of the Hardesty familyThe surname Hardesty was first found in Yorkshire, where the first record was of John de Hardolfsty who was listed as a Freeman of York in 1379. Later, William Hardosty was listed as a freeman in 1450 and John Hardesty was later listed as freeman in 1659. 2 The Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 include entries for Johannes de Hardolfsty and Stephanus de Hardolfsty. "These instances come from Timble Great (Villa de Tymble), a village in the parish of Fewston. The little stock has ramified well. Many of our largest represented surnames hail from a single pair located in a small spot. A large family of boys, who marry, and beget boys, soon sets the ball rolling." 1 Early History of the Hardesty familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hardesty research. Another 121 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1379 and 1687 are included under the topic Early Hardesty History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hardesty Spelling VariationsUntil the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Hardesty include Hardisty, Hardesty, Hardistry, Hardest and others. Early Notables of the Hardesty familyMore information is included under the topic Early Hardesty Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hardesty RankingIn the United States, the name Hardesty is the 3,188th most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 3
Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Hardesty were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: Hardesty Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Hardesty Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Hardesty Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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