Bales History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Bales is an ancient Norman name that arrived in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Bales family lived in Norfolk, where they were found since the early Middle Ages in England from ancient times. The surname, however, derives from the area of Besle in Normandy, where they lived prior to the Norman Conquest in 1066. There is some debate as to whether this name is related to the name "Bailey", which is of occupational derivation, and refers to a Norman civil office similar to that of a sheriff or viscount.

Early Origins of the Bales family

The surname Bales was first found in Norfolk at Bale, a village within the civil parish of Gunthorpe which dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086 where it was listed as Bathele. The place name literally means "woodland or clearing where there are springs used for bathing." The All Saints parish church dates back to the middle of the 14th century.

Early History of the Bales family

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Bales Spelling Variations

Norman surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. The frequent changes in surnames are largely due to the fact that the Old and Middle English languages lacked definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England, as well as the official court languages of Latin and French, also had pronounced influences on the spelling of surnames. Since medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, rather than adhering to any specific spelling rules, it was common to find the same individual referred to with different spellings. The name has been spelled Bale, Bales and others.

Early Notables of the Bales family (pre 1700)

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was John Bale (1495-1563), Bishop of Ossory, born at the little village of Cove, near Dunwich in Suffolk, on 21 Nov. 1495. "His parents were in a humble rank of life; but at the age of twelve he was sent to the Carmelite convent at Norwich, where he was educated, and thence he passed to Jesus College, Cambridge." Robert Bale ( fl. 1461), the English chronicler, known as Robert Bale the Elder, is said to have been born in London. Another Robert Bale (d. 1503), was a Carmelite monk, a native of Norfolk, and when...
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Migration of the Bales family to the New World and Oceana

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bales Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Thomas Bales who settled in Virginia in 1635
Tho Bales, who landed in Virginia in 1635 ^[3]
Thomas Bales, who landed in Maryland in 1665 ^[3]

Bales Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Francois Bales, who arrived in Louisiana in 1719 ^[3]

Bales Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Robert Bales, who arrived in America in 1801 ^[3]
John Bales, who landed in America in 1808 ^[3]
S Bales, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1851 ^[3]
C Bales, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1851 ^[3]
Daniel Bales, who arrived in Arkansas in 1894 ^[3]
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Bales Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Ester Bales, aged 20, who landed in America, in 1902
Esther Bales, aged 10, who immigrated to the United States, in 1904
Elizabeth Bales, aged 13, who settled in America from Liverpool, in 1904
Fredk. Bales, aged 36, who landed in America, in 1905
Harry Bales, aged 49, who settled in America from Bristol, in 1905
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Bales Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

Henry Bales, aged 27, who immigrated to Toronto, Canada, in 1915

Bales Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

John Bales, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Caroline" in 1851 ^[4]

Contemporary Notables of the name Bales (post 1700)

Wesley Owen "Lee" Bales (b. 1944), former American Major League Baseball player
Kevin Bales, American author and slavery expert, President of Free the Slaves
Steve Bales, NASA engineer and flight controller, a key figure in the Apollo 11 lunar landing
James David Bales (1915-1995), American Bible professor
Gerald Bales (1919-2002), Canadian organist and composer
Dalton Bales (1920-1979), Canadian politician and lawyer
Burt Bales (1917-1989), American jazz pianist
Raymond Arthur "Billy" Bales (b. 1929), former British motorcycle speedway racer
Barry Bales (b. 1969), American musician
Alison Marie Bales (b. 1985), American WBNA basketball player
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Historic Events for the Bales family

Empress of Ireland

Miss Alice Bales (1893-1914), Canadian Second Class Passenger from Toronto, Ontario, Canada who survived the sinking on the Empress of Ireland ^[5]

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