Newbery History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Newbery

What does the name Newbery mean?

The Newbery surname is a habitational name from any of the many places called Newbury, such as Newbury in Berkshire. These place names are derived from the Old English elements "ne-owe," meaning "new," and "burh," meaning "fortified town." 1 2 3

Newbury "is said to have risen from the ruins of the ancient Spinæ, a Roman station whose site is occupied by the village of Speen, was, in contradistinction to the old town, called Newbyrig, of which its present name is only a slight modification. It was of some importance at the time of the Conquest, and was bestowed by William on Ernulph de Hesdin, whose grandson was killed in the battle of Lincoln, in the reign of Stephen. In the reign of Edward I. Newbury returned two members to parliament, and in the 11th of Edward III. sent three deputies to a grand council of trade held at Westminster. In the reign of Henry VIII. it was one of the most flourishing towns in the kingdom, and was particularly distinguished for its manufacture of woollencloth. At this period lived the celebrated John Winchcombe, commonly called Jack of Newbury, said to have been the most eminent clothier in England, and to have sumptuously entertained Henry VIII. and his Queen Catherine on their visit to the town. " 4

Early Origins of the Newbery family

The surname Newbery was first found in Berkshire, where the first on record was Godwin de Neweberia listed in the Pipe Rolls of 1190. Again in Berkshire, the Hundredorum Rolls included an entry for Henry de Neubury in 1279. 5

Another source notes that the Hundredorum Rolls also includes a listing of Henry de Neubury in Buckinghamshire at that time. 1 In Somerset, John de Newbury was recorded as holding lands, 1 Edward III (during the first year of King Edward III's reign.) 6

"The following variants are found in the Register of the University of Oxford. (Index): Neuburgh, Newberough, Newbrough, Neuberrye, Newberey, Newbrye, Nubery, and Newberie." 1

Early History of the Newbery family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Newbery research. Another 96 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1279, 1327, 1377, 1519, 1688, 1691, 1693, 1713 and 1767 are included under the topic Early Newbery History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Newbery 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 Newbery 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 Newbery include: Newbery, NewBerry, Newbury and others.

Early Notables of the Newbery family

John Newbery (baptized 1713-1767), an English publisher of books, eponym of the Newbery Medal for his efforts to publish children's books

Newbery migration to the United States +

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 Newbery or a variant listed above:

Newbery Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

B. R. Newbery, who settled in America, in 1892
F. E. Newbery, aged 29, who landed in America, in 1894
Florence Newbery, aged 47, who immigrated to the United States, in 1895
Constance Newbery, aged 8, who landed in America, in 1895
Barbara Newbery, aged 20, who immigrated to the United States, in 1895

Newbery Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Archibald Samuel Newbery, aged 38, who landed in America from London, in 1905
Albert Hy. Newbery, aged 21, who immigrated to America from Eastbourne, England, in 1907
Doris Newbery, aged 10, who immigrated to the United States from Rotherham, England, in 1909
Carrie F. Newbery, aged 37, who immigrated to America, in 1909
Beverley R. Newbery, aged 41, who landed in America, in 1910
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Newbery migration to Canada +

Newbery Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

Emilie Newbery, aged 36, who landed in Winnipeg, Canada, in 1911

Contemporary Notables of the name Newbery (post 1700) +

Benjamin Newbery, American politician, Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Deputies, 1699-1700 7
Jorge "George" Alejandro Newbery (1875-1914), Argentine pilot
Eduardo Federico Newbery (1872-1909), Argentine doctor and aerostat pilot
Chantelle Lee Newbery (b. 1977), Australian Olympic diver
Linda Newbery, British author
Robert Newbery (b. 1979), Australian, Olympic medal diver winning diver

Historic Events for the Newbery family +

HMS Repulse

Mr. Douglas Arnold Newbery (b. 1902), British Commissioned Surgeon, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and died in the sinking 8

Sources +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Dickinson, F.H., Kirby's Quest for Somerset of 16th of Edward the 3rd London: Harrison and Sons, Printers in Ordinary to Her Majesty, St, Martin's Lane, 1889. Print.
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 11) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
HMS Repulse Crew members. (Retrieved 2014, April 9) . Retrieved from http://www.forcez-survivors.org.uk/biographies/listrepulsecrew.html