Spory History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Spory family

The surname Spory was first found in Devon where they held a family seat from very ancient times, as Lords of the manor of Spurway Barton. One of the first records of the name was Ricardo Greda de Spurwaye (c. 1270-1320) who held lands in the area and records show that a transfer of lands in Bears, a hamlet in Broadclyst parish, north-east of Exeter about that time. "Thurgarton Hall [in Norfolk] is the residence of W. D. Spurrell, Esq., whose family have occupied the mansion for several centuries." 1

"Slade, [Devon] with its fine hall, once the seat of the family of that name, has long been the residence of the Spurrells, and their descendants, the Podes." 2

Early History of the Spory family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Spory research. Another 55 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1200 and 1542 are included under the topic Early Spory History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Spory Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Spurway, Spurvey, Spurrvey, Spurways, Spurrier and others.

Early Notables of the Spory family

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Spory migration to Canada +

Spory Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Barbara Spory, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1757
Elisabeth Spory, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1757
Jacob Spory, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1757

Sources +

Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
Worth, R.N., A History of Devonshire London: Elliot Stock, 62, Paternoster Row, E.G., 1895. Digital