| ![Show Contents]() Blackler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England Etymology of BlacklerWhat does the name Blackler mean? The ancestors of the name Blackler date back to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from their residence in Blackler, a village located in the county of Devon in the south west of England. Early Origins of the Blackler familyThe surname Blackler was first found in Devon where they held a family seat from ancient times being Lords of the Manor and seated at Denbury in that shire, some say at the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066 A.D. Denbury, originally Deveneberrie in pre Conquest days, was held by Tavistock Church at the time of the taking of the Domesday Book survey in the year 1086 A.D. It now consists of a 17th century manor house. Early History of the Blackler familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blackler research. Another 66 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Blackler History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Blackler Spelling VariationsBlackler 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 Blackler have been found, including Blackler, Blacklers, Blackellor, Blackeller and many more. Early Notables of the Blackler familyDistinguished members of the family include
| Blackler migration to the United States | + |
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 Blacklers to arrive on North American shores:
Blackler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- John Matthew and Samuel Blackler, who settled in Mobile in 1871
| Blackler migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Blackler Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Richard Blackler who settled in St. John's, Newfoundland, in 1764 1
- Edward Blackler, who settled in Toad's Cove, Newfoundland, in 1771 1
| Blackler migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Blackler Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Amelia Blackler, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Caroline" in 1839 2
- Ellen Blackler, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Caroline" in 1839 2
- John Blackler, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Caroline" in 1839 2
- Richard Blackler, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Caroline" in 1839 2
- Elizabeth Blackler, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Caroline" in 1839 2
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| Blackler 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: Blackler Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Child Blackler, (b. 1859), aged Infant, Irish settler, from County Down travelling from London aboard the ship "Robert Small" arriving in Lyttlelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 29th January 1860 3
- Mr. Edwin Blackler, (b. 1828), aged 31, Irish mason, from County Down travelling from London aboard the ship "Robert Small" arriving in Lyttlelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 29th January 1860 3
- Mrs. Eliza Blackler, (b. 1828), aged 31, Irish settler, from County Down travelling from London aboard the ship "Robert Small" arriving in Lyttlelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 29th January 1860 3
- Miss Emily Blackler, (b. 1855), aged 4, Irish settler, from County Down travelling from London aboard the ship "Robert Small" arriving in Lyttlelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 29th January 1860 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Blackler (post 1700) | + |
- Samuel R. Blackler (d. 1844), American politician, U.S. Consul in Tahiti, 1837-44 4
- Edd Blackler, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Montana State Senate 5th District, 2010 4
- Richard John Blackler (d. 1919), English founder of Blacklers, a large department store in Liverpool, famous for its rocking horse, Blackie; the store closed in 1988
- George Blackler (1912-1986), English television makeup artist
- James Blackler, Canadian Warden of Kingston Penitentiary (1997)
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