Hughertson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Hughertson family

Early History of the Hughertson family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hughertson research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1180, 1489 and 1544 are included under the topic Early Hughertson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hughertson Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Hughertson has been recorded under many different variations, including Hewitson, Hewartson, Hewetson and others.

Early Notables of the Hughertson family

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Migration of the Hughertson family to Ireland

Some of the Hughertson family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 41 words (3 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 Hughertson family

To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Hughertsons were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Thomas Hewitson, who came to Jamaica in 1724; Rowland Hewetson, a bonded passenger, who arrived in America in 1733; William Hewison, who came to Georgia in 1775.