| ![Show Contents]() Swale History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England Etymology of SwaleWhat does the name Swale mean? Swale is a name that came to England in the 11th century wave of migration that was set off by the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Swale family lived in Yorkshire, at Swale. The River Swale is found in Yorkshire and is a major tributary of the River Ure, which becomes the River Ouse, that empties into the North Sea. The Swale is a tidal channel of the Thames estuary. "Swale" is Old English word that is believed to mean "swirling, rushing river", or "rushing water." Early Origins of the Swale familyThe surname Swale was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor of Swale from ancient times. Although the Manor does not appear in the Domesday Book in 1086, the first recorded date is of John Swale who held the Lordship. He married Alice, daughter of Gilbert de Gaunt, and related to John of Gaunt about 1150. At this time he held the manor of West Grenton or Grinton in Swaledale. Other early records of the name in Yorkshire include: William Over Swale who was listed here in 1306; William de Swale who was listed in the Feet of Fines for Yorkshire in 1359; and John Swayles who was listed as a Freeman of York in 1635. 1 South Stainley in the West Riding of Yorkshire was an ancient family seat. "This place was the property of Sir Solomon Swale, who suffered severely for his loyalty during the parliamentary war, and was presented with the first baronetcy conferred after the Restoration. Sir Solomon, in those unsettled times, having neglected to sue out a renewal of the lease by which he held some property under the crown, a chancery clerk, noticing the omission, obtained it for himself, and involved the Baronet in a litigation which, in a few years, ended in his becoming a prisoner in the king's bench, where he died of a broken heart. Stainley Hall, the ancient family seat, is now a ruin." 2 The Swale Baronetcy of Swale Hall in the County of York, was a title in the Baronetage that was created on 21 June 1660 for Solomon Swale (1610-1678), Member of Parliament for Aldborough. This line continued becoming either extinct or dormant on the death of the fourth Baronet some time after 1741. Early History of the Swale familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Swale research. Another 86 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1545, 1603, 1606, 1608 and 1660 are included under the topic Early Swale History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Swale Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Swale has been recorded under many different variations, including Swales, Swale, Swalles, Swaile, Swailles, Swailes and many more. Early Notables of the Swale familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was - Sir Richard Swale (1545?-1608), English civilian, born in Yorkshire about 1545, son of Thomas Swale of Askham-Richard in Yorkshire...
| Swale migration to the United States | + |
To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Swales were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America:
Swale Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Tho Swale, who arrived in Maryland in 1693 3
Swale Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- William Swale, who landed in Virginia in 1734 3
| Swale migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Swale Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- James John Swale, aged 27, a carpenter, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Mallard" 4
| Swale migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Swale Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. William Swale, (b. 1818), aged 39, British gardener travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Glentanner" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 3rd October 1857 5
- Mr. Elizabeth Swale, (b. 1818), aged 40, English dressmaker from Norfolk travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Zealandia" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 21st September 1858 6
- Mr. William Swale, (b. 1849), aged 9, English settler from Norfolk travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Zealandia" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 21st September 1858 6
- Mr. Mary Swale, (b. 1851), aged 7, English settler from Norfolk travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Zealandia" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 21st September 1858 6
- Mr. Sarah Ann Swale, (b. 1854), aged 4, English settler from Norfolk travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Zealandia" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 21st September 1858 6
| Contemporary Notables of the name Swale (post 1700) | + |
- Jessica Swale (b. 1982), British Olivier Award winning playwright, theatre director and screenwriter
- Captain Edwin Swale OBE, DFC with Bar (1899-1978), British World War I flying ace credited with 17 aerial victories
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Jesu, esto mihi Jesus
Motto Translation: Jesus, be my Savior
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- South Australian Register Thursday 26th April 1855. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Mallard 1855. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/mallard1855.shtml
- New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
- New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 26th March 2019). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
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