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![Show Contents]() Ormsbay History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Ormsbay is an ancient Norman name that arrived in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Ormsbay family lived in Lincolnshire. The name, however, is a reference to Orme, Normandy. The family anciently claim decent from "the house of De Bayeux of Normandy. Roger de Bayhus, or Bayeux de Ormsby made grants at Ormsby to Osney Abbey, Oxford, as did Reginadl Bayhus." 1 Early Origins of the Ormsbay familyThe surname Ormsbay was first found in Lincolnshire at North Ormsby where the first record of the family was found. " A monastery for nuns and brethren of the Sempringham order, was founded here in the time of Stephen (reign 1092-1154), by William, Earl of Albemarle, and Gilbert, son of Robert de Ormesby." 2 Early History of the Ormsbay familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ormsbay research. Another 53 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Ormsbay History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ormsbay Spelling VariationsNorman surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. The frequent changes in surnames are largely due to the fact that the Old and Middle English languages lacked definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England, as well as the official court languages of Latin and French, also had pronounced influences on the spelling of surnames. Since medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, rather than adhering to any specific spelling rules, it was common to find the same individual referred to with different spellings. The name has been spelled Ormsby, Ormesby and others. Early Notables of the Ormsbay familyMore information is included under the topic Early Ormsbay Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Ormsbay family to Ireland
Some of the Ormsbay family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 48 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Many English families emigrated to North American colonies in order to escape the political chaos in Britain at this time. Unfortunately, many English families made the trip to the New World under extremely harsh conditions. Overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the stormy Atlantic. Despite these hardships, many of the families prospered and went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the United States and Canada. Early North American immigration records have revealed a number of people bearing the name Ormsbay or a variant listed above: Ormsbay Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- John Ormsbay, aged 26, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Perseus" in 1834
- Biddy Ormsbay, aged 30, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Perseus" in 1834
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Fortis qui prudens
Motto Translation: He is brave who is prudent.
- The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X)
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
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Ormsbay migration to Canada 
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