Strangways History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

The origins of the Strangways name come from when the Anglo-Saxon tribes ruled over Britain. The name Strangways was originally derived from a family having lived in the settlement of Strangeways in the county of Lancashire. The surname Strangways belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.

Early Origins of the Strangways family

The surname Strangways was first found in Lancashire where it is generally thought that the name was derived from Strangwish, near Manchester which was held by the family in the 14th century. 1 In fact, the English "Gentleman Pirate" Henry Strangways (died 1562) often spelt his name "Strangwish."

Of note in early times was Thomas Strangeways (c. 1395-before 1442), husband of Katherine Strangeways who together had two daughters: Joan Strangeways, who first married Sir William Willoughby, before 20 July 1461; and Katherine Strangeways, who married Henry Grey, 4th (7th) Baron Grey of Codnor, 29 August 1454.

James Strangeways of Fyfield, a gentleman usher of the King's Chamber in London was the second husband of Lady Catherine Gordon (c. 1474-1537) and was married before 13 February 1512.

Early History of the Strangways family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Strangways research. Another 154 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1516, 1562, 1585, 1614, 1615, 1636, 1640, 1661, 1666, 1675 and 1676 are included under the topic Early Strangways History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Strangways Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Strangways include Strangways, Strangeways, Strangwich, Strangwish, Strangeway and many more.

Early Notables of the Strangways family

Distinguished members of the family include

Sir John Strangways (1585-1666), an English politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1614 and 1666, he supported the Royalist side in the English Civil War
John Strangways (1636-1676), an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1661 to 1676

Strangways migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Strangways Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Giles Edward Strangways a land proprietor, who arrived in Kangaroo Island aboard the ship "Buffalo" in 1836 2
Thomas Bewes Strangways, aged 26, a land proprietor, who arrived in Kangaroo Island aboard the ship "Buffalo" in 1836 2

Citations +

Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) HMS BUFFALO 1836. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1836Buffalo.htm