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Early Origins of the Tallentire family

The surname Tallentire was first found in Cumberland where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when the held lands.

Early History of the Tallentire family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tallentire research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Tallentire History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Tallentire Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Tallentire, Tallentyre and others.

Early Notables of the Tallentire family

  • the Tallentire family of Cumberland


Tallentire migration to Australia +

Tallentire Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Tallentire (post 1700) +

  • Anne Tallentire, English Professor of Fine Arts, University of Fine Arts, London
  • Christopher John "Chris" Tallentire (b. 1963), Australian politician, Member of the Western Australian (2008-)


  1. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 30th September 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/batavia


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