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Northrop Genealogy ~~~ England ~~~ Before 1637
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are the parents listed for Joseph or Christian Joseph Northrop ID: I1531 ~ ~ ~ The chronicles of England show the early records of the name Northrup to be derived from the Norman race. The name appears in England from about 1066 A.D., and its history is interwoven within the majestic tapestry which contains the history of Britain. Professional researchers used such ancient manuscripts as the: After the battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D., William, Duke of Normandy, having prevailed over King Harold, granted most of Britain to his many victorious Barons. After many rebellious wars between his Barons, Duke William commissioned a census of all England to determine in 1086 A.D., settling once and for all, who held which land. The name Northrup occurred in many references, but from time to time, spellings included Northorpe, Northorp, Northrup, Northrupp, Northrop, Northropp, Northup, Northop, Northupp, Northopp, Norhope, Northope, and many others.
The Normans were commonly believed to be of French origin but, more accurately, they were of Viking origin. The Vikings landed in the Orkneys and Northern Scotland about the year 870 A.D., under their King, Stirgud the Stout. The surname Northrup emerged as a notable family name in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire where they were anciently seated. During the time of the Norman Kings there were many feudal rebellions. Many barons were attainted (corrupted),
traded their lands, and moved their families out of the royal influence, even into Scotland. The surname Northrup contributed much to local politics and in affairs of England or Scotland. In Ireland, settlers became known as the "Adventurers for land in Ireland". They "undertook" to keep the Protestant faith, occupying the lands of the Irish. As early as 1172 A.D. branches of certain family surnames moved to Ireland with the invasion of Strongbow, Still more were encouraged to be a part of the Plantation of Ulster in the early 17th century. Later, the Cromwellian settements moved other families. There is no evidence of the Northrup surname migrating to Ireland but this does not preclude individual migration.
The democratic way of life of the New World beckoned many. They sailed aboard the fleet of sailing ships known as the "White Sails". In North America, migrants which could be considered a kinsman of the family name Northrup, or variable spellings of that same family name were included. Many settlers were recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard fron Newfoundland, to Florida, and to the islands. During the American War of Independence some declared their loyalty to the Crown and moved northward into Canada and became known as the United Empire Loyalists. One of them was Benajah Northrup (the author's 4th greatgrandfather). See Group One Lot #6. Meanwhile, the Northrup family name was highly regarded in the social stream. There were many notables of this name, Northrup.
Northrup Enterprises Mount Dora, FL
After many rebellious wars between his Barons,
Duke William commissioned a census of all England to determine in 1086
A.D., settling once and for all, who held which land. The name Northrup occurred in many references, but from time to time, spellings included Northorpe, Northorp, Northrup, Northrupp, Northrop, Northropp, Northup, Northop, Northupp, Northopp, Norhope, Northope, and many others. Scribes recorded and spelled the name as it sounded. It wasn't unlikely that a person would be born with one spelling, married with another spelling, and buried with a headstone which showed another spelling. The Normans were commonly believed to be of French origin but, more accurately, they were of Viking origin. The Vikings landed in the Orkneys and Northern Scotland about the year 870 A.D., under their King, Stirgud the Stout. Later, under their Earl, Thorfinn Rollo, they invaded France about 910 A.D. The French King, Charles the Simple, after Rollo laid seige to Paris, finally conceded defeat and granted northern France to Rollo. Duke William, who invaded and defeated England in 1066 A.D., was descended from the first Duke Rollo of Normandy.
The surname Northrup emerged as a notable family name in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire where they were anciently seated. (Our Websters appear to have come from West Riding.) During the time of the Norman Kings there
were many feudal rebellions. Many barons were attainted (corrupted), The surname Northrup contributed much to local politics and
in affairs of England or Scotland. In Ireland, settlers became known as the "Adventurers for land in Ireland". They "undertook" to keep the Protestant faith, occupying the lands of the Irish. As early as 1172 A.D. branches of certain family surnames moved to Ireland with the invasion of Strongbow, Still more were encouraged to be a part of the Plantation of Ulster in the early 17th century. Later, the Cromwellian settements moved other families. There is no evidence of the Northrup surname migrating to Ireland but this does not preclude individual migration. ~ ~ ~ The democratic way of life of the New World beckoned many. They sailed aboard the fleet of sailing ships known as the "White Sails". Thus, Joseph Northrup one of the original founders of Milford, Connecticut enters the scenario. In North America, migrants which could be considered a kinsman of the family name Northrup, or variable spellings of that same family name were included. Many settlers were recorded from the mid-17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard fron Newfoundland,
to Florida, and to the islands. During the American War of Independence some declared their loyalty to the Crown and moved northward into Canada and became known as the United Empire Loyalists. One of them was Benajah Northrup (the author's 4th greatgrandfather). Meanwhile, the Northrup family name was highly regarded in the social stream. There were many notables of this name, Northrup. Many notable personalities of this name have contribute to the society on both sides of the Atlantic. Christian Joseph Northrup of Yorkshire, England, came to
Milford, Connecticut in the early 1600s, and seems to have been the originator
of the Kings County, Canada Loyalist family of Northrup, and he was one
of the original founders of Milford, Connecticut. ~.~.~.~.~
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This home on Pequot Avenue, Southport, Connecticut is a recently restored example of the Northrop Brothers fine carpentry and building in the Southport-Greeens Farms area.
Image Courtesy of David Parker Associates