Pacy History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Pacy is a name of ancient Norman origin. It arrived in England with the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Pacy family lived in Cheshire. The name, however, is a reference to Pacy Sur Eure, in Evreux, Normandy, the family's place of residence prior to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

Early Origins of the Pacy family

The surname Pacy was first found in Cheshire where they held a family seat from very early times. This surname is so old that they were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Important Dates for the Pacy family

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Pacy Spelling Variations

Endless spelling variations are a prevailing characteristic of Norman surnames. Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules, and the introduction of Norman French added an unfamiliar ingredient to the English linguistic stew. French and Latin, the languages of the court, also influenced spellings. Finally, Medieval scribes generally spelled words according to how they sounded, so one person was often referred to by different spellings in different documents. The name has been spelled Pace, Paice, Pacie, Pacy and others.

Early Notables of the Pacy family (pre 1700)

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was Richard Pace (c. 1482-1536), an English diplomat of the Tudor period. In 1509, he accompanied Cardinal Christopher Bainbridge, Archbishop of York, to Rome and remained with him until the cardinal's death by poisoning. He was instrumental in bringing the murderer to justice. He returned to England and became Cardinal Wolsey's secretary and in 1516 a Secretary of State. He was also...
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Pacy migration to the United States

To escape the political and religious persecution within England at the time, many English families left for the various British colonies abroad. The voyage was extremely difficult, though, and the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving. But for those who made it, the trip was most often worth it. Many of the families who arrived went on to make valuable contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families reveals a number of immigrants bearing the name Pacy or a variant listed above:

Pacy Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• George Pacy, who arrived in Virginia in 1622-1623 ^[1]

Pacy Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Daniel Pacy, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1851 ^[1]

Contemporary Notables of the name Pacy (post 1700)

• Lucille Pacy (b. 1892), American Democrat politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Maryland, 1928, 1936

Historic Events for the Pacy family

HMS Hood

• Mr. Ronald Pacy (b. 1918), English Marine serving for the Royal Marine from Hastings, Sussex, England, who sailed into battle and died in the sinking ^[2]

Citations

1. ^ Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
2. ^ H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour, Men Lost in the Sinking of H.M.S. Hood, 24th May 1941. (Retrieved 2016, July 15) . Retrieved from http://www.hmshood.com/crew/memorial/roh_24may41.htm