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Early Origins of the Truebody family

The surname Truebody was first found in Cornwall where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor of Boscundle in the parish of St. Austell.

"Boscundle also, formerly the seat of the family of Trubody, is now the property of Thomas Carlyon, Esq. The ancient mansion is at present in a ruinous condition." 1

Early History of the Truebody family

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Truebody Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Trewbody, Truebody, Trueboddie, Trewboddie and many more.

Early Notables of the Truebody family

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Truebody migration to Australia +

Truebody Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • William Truebody, aged 24, who arrived in South Australia in 1860 aboard the ship "Grand Trianon"


  1. Hutchins, Fortescue, The History of Cornwall, from the Earliest Records and Traditions to the Present Time. London: William Penaluna, 1824. Print


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