Thoresby History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Thoresby familyThe surname Thoresby was first found in Cumberland, the name derives from Gospatrick, Lord of Thoresby, from whom was descended Thomas Thoresby of Braithwaite in Cumberland. The village named Thursby is still there today and dates back to 1165 when it was recorded as Thoresby. The name is generally thought to have been derived from the personal name Thorir, and in the case of the village, would have meant "farmstead or village of a man called Thorir."1 Alternatively, the name could have been derived from "North and South Thoresby, parishes in Lincolnshire. The family claim Saxon origin, being derived from Gospatrick, lord of Thoresby, who was living at the time of the Conquest. " 2 John Thoresby (d. 1373), was Archbishop of York and Chancellor, the son of Hugh de Thoresby of Thoresby in Wensleydale, Yorkshire. "He seems to have been educated at Oxford, and as early as 15 Oct. 1320, when an acolyte, was presented to the living of Bramwith, Yorkshire, by Thomas, Earl of Lancaster. " 3 Early History of the Thoresby familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Thoresby research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1658 and 1725 are included under the topic Early Thoresby History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Thoresby Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Thorsby, Thoresby Thorisbye, Thursby and others. Early Notables of the Thoresby familyNotable amongst the family at this time was
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Thoresby Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
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