EnglandThe name Heighborough is from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of the Britain and comes from the Old German name Hildeberht, which literally means battle-glorious.
The surname Heighborough was first found in the West Riding of Yorkshire where Marton Hall in Marton was the ancient residence of the Heber family. [1]
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Heighborough research. Another 110 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 118 and 1180 are included under the topic Early Heighborough History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
The 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. Heighborough has been spelled many different ways, including Heber, Hayburgh and others.
More information is included under the topic Early Heighborough Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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 Heighboroughs to arrive in North America: John Heber arrived in New England in 1743; Mathias and Thomas Heber settled in Pennsylvania in 1753 and 1771 respectively; Joanna Heber settled in Texas in 1854..
Digital Products on Checkout, all other products filled in 1 business day
Yes, all products 100% Guaranteed
The Best Rating possible
Entire site uses SSL / Secure Certificate
