| ![Show Contents]() Hallsworth History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of HallsworthWhat does the name Hallsworth mean? The name Hallsworth is an old Anglo-Saxon name. It comes from when a family lived in the parish of Aldworth, in the county of Berkshire. The name of that place derives from Old English words meaning old estate or farm. Early Origins of the Hallsworth familyThe surname Hallsworth was first found in Berkshire, where this Saxon family of great antiquity held the lands and parish of Aldworth despite the Norman invasion and Conquest of 1066 by Duke William of Normandy. Early History of the Hallsworth familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hallsworth research. Another 36 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1614, 1624, 1627, 1629, 1634, 1642, 1646, 1653, 1654, 1660, 1661, 1676, 1677, 1679, 1680, 1693, 1712, 1714 and 1775 are included under the topic Early Hallsworth History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hallsworth Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Hallsworth were recorded, including Aldworth, Aldworthy, Allworth, Allworthy, Alesworth, Alworth, Alworthy and many more. Early Notables of the Hallsworth familyNotables of the family at this time include Robert Aldworth (died 1634), a Bristol-born English merchant and philanthropist; Richard Aldworth, an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1646 to 1653, Sheriff of Bristol in 1627 and Mayor in 1642; Richard Aldworth (c 1614-1680), an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1661 to 1679; Robert Aldworth...
Another 62 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hallsworth Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Hallsworth family to IrelandSome of the Hallsworth family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 48 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Hallsworth migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Hallsworth Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. James Hallsworth, British Convict who was convicted in Derby, Derbyshire, England for 14 years, transported aboard the "Elizabeth" on 11th August 1820, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 1
- Mr. John Hallsworth, British Convict who was convicted in Lancaster, Lancashire, England for 14 years, transported aboard the "Earl St Vincent" on 20th April 1826, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Hallsworth (post 1700) | + |
- Michael Hallsworth, British Principal Advisor, Behavioural Insights Team; Honorary Lecturer, Imperial College London
- Scott Hallsworth (b. 1975), Australian chef, restaurateur and author
- Sir Joseph Hallsworth (1884-1974), British trade union leader from Audenshaw, near Manchester, Secretary of the Amalgamated Union of Co-operative Employees (1916–1921)
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