Raboc History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Raboc family

Early History of the Raboc family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Raboc research. Another 61 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1718, 1742, 1781, 1794, 1801, 1809, 1812, 1815 and 1819 are included under the topic Early Raboc History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Raboc Spelling Variations

Raboc 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 Raboc have been found, including Roebuck, Robuck and others.

Early Notables of the Raboc family

Notables of the family at this time include John Roebuck (1718-1794), English inventor, born in 1718 at Sheffield, was the son of John Roebuck, a prosperous manufacturer of Sheffield goods, who wished him to engage in and inherit the business. John had a higher ambition, and, after receiving his early education at the Sheffield grammar school, moved to Dr. Doddridge's academy at Northampton. He became a good classical scholar, retaining throughout life a taste for the classics; and he formed at Northampton a lasting friendship with his fellow-pupil, Mark Akenside. He completed his medical education at Leyden, where he took his...
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Migration of the Raboc 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 Rabocs to arrive on North American shores: Benjamin Disney Roebuck, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1808; John, John Wood, Nathan, William, William Roebuck all arrived in Philadelphia between 1805 and 1876..