Jellybrent History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe origins of the name Jellybrent are with the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from the Gaelic Mac Giolla Seanain, which referred to son of the servant follower of a Saint Early Origins of the Jellybrent familyThe surname Jellybrent was first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat from very ancient times. Their name being derived from an old Anglo Saxon personal name "Gislbrand." Early History of the Jellybrent familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jellybrent research. Another 149 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1300, 1345 and 1665 are included under the topic Early Jellybrent History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Jellybrent 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. Jellybrent has been spelled many different ways, including Gillibrand, Gilbrand, Gilsbrand, Gelibrand, Gellibrand, Jelibrand, Jellybrand, Jellibrand, Gyllibrand, Gilliebrand, Gillebrand, Gillebrande, Gillibrands and many more. Early Notables of the Jellybrent familyMore information is included under the topic Early Jellybrent Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Jellybrent familyThousands 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 Jellybrents to arrive in North America: David Gillibrand who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1849; as well as John Gillibrand, who was naturalized in Indiana sometime between 1846 and 1848..
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