| ![Show Contents]() Rosiles History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England Rosiles is a name that first reached England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Rosiles family lived in Shropshire, at Rossall Manor, from whence their name is derived. Another derivation places the origin of the name at Rossall Point, a headland in Lancashire, just north of Shropshire. It is difficult to say which of these preceded the other, due to inadequate records of the time. However, due to the relatively close proximity of the two counties, it is quite likely that the two origins are connected in a way lost to the historical record. Early Origins of the Rosiles familyThe surname Rosiles was first found in Shropshire where they held a family seat from ancient times, and were Lords of the manor of Rossall, originally named Rosela. At the time of the taking of the Domesday Book in 1086, initiated by Duke William of Normandy after his conquest of England in 1066, the holdings were known as the Isle of Rossall, held by the Church of St. Chad. A junior branch of this name gave its name to Rossall in Lancashire which was also included in the Domesday Book, 1 but on which the records are now lost. Early History of the Rosiles familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rosiles research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1306 and 1677 are included under the topic Early Rosiles History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rosiles Spelling VariationsThe 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. Rosiles has been recorded under many different variations, including Rossal, Rossall, Rossale, Rosal, Rosall, Rosale and many more. Early Notables of the Rosiles familyMore information is included under the topic Early Rosiles Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Rosiles familyTo 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. Rosiless were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Thomas Rassall, who settled in Maryland in 1739; and Richard Rossall, who applied for naturalization in New York in 1856.
- Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
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