The surname Woodshire 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 they held estates in that county.
Early History of the Woodshire family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Woodshire research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1332, 1455, 1487 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Woodshire History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Woodshire Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Woodside, Woodsaid and others.
Early Notables of the Woodshire family
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Migration of the Woodshire family to Ireland
Some of the Woodshire family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 99 words (7 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Woodshire family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Frederick Woodside, a minister who settled in Virginia in 1708; James Woodside, who came to Maine in 1718; John Woodside, who settled in Philadelphia in 1745.
