Chantre History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Chantre family

Early History of the Chantre family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chantre research. Another 107 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1379, 1445, 1465, 1662, 1781, 1789, 1803 and 1841 are included under the topic Early Chantre History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Chantre Spelling Variations

Chantre has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Chantre have been found, including Chantrey, Chauntre, Chauntrey, Chauntree, Chantree, Chantrie, Chantre and many more.

Early Notables of the Chantre family

Notables of this surname at this time include:

• Sir Francis Legatt Chantrey (1781-1841), a famous English sculptor

Migration of the Chantre family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Chantres to arrive on North American shores: Robert Chantrey who arrived in Virginia in 1623.