What is the origin of the name Frobisher?
from Middle English fourbishour ‘furbisher of armour or weapons’ (Old French forbisseor). Compare Furber.
The New England historical and genealogical register
...he was a son of Francis Frobisher, who, as early as 1535, was mayor of that place.... (United States - 1535)
...he was a son of Francis Frobisher, who, as early as 1535, was mayor of that place.... (United States - 1535)
Geneanet username : colgnln671911
Pioneers and prominent men of Utah : comprising photographs, genealogies, biographies
...Dec. 27, 1864 (daughter of Thomas Frobisher and Ann Cookson). Their children: Joseph P. b. Nov. 22, 1870, m. Hannah... (Utah, United States - 1870)
...Dec. 27, 1864 (daughter of Thomas Frobisher and Ann Cookson). Their children: Joseph P. b. Nov. 22, 1870, m. Hannah... (Utah, United States - 1870)
Geneanet username : colgnln5459445
Dictionary of national biography (Volume 50)
...Widmerpoole and then of Sir Martin Frobisher [q. v.] , and fourthly, to Margery, daughter of Ambrose Peake, citizen of... (United Kingdom - 1651)
...Widmerpoole and then of Sir Martin Frobisher [q. v.] , and fourthly, to Margery, daughter of Ambrose Peake, citizen of... (United Kingdom - 1651)
Geneanet username : colgnln130850
Old Yorkshire, Vol. 4
...May 30, Christian, daughter of William Frobisher. 1564, Mar. 2, Darcye, son of William Frobisher. 1566, Mar.... (York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom - 1566)
...May 30, Christian, daughter of William Frobisher. 1564, Mar. 2, Darcye, son of William Frobisher. 1566, Mar.... (York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom - 1566)
Geneanet username : colgnln5574096
Journal of occurrences in the Athabasca department, 1820 and 1821, and report
...Frobisher, Benjamin Benjamin Frobisher, a partner of the N.W.C., was the son of Joseph Frobisher and... (Canada - 1782)
...Frobisher, Benjamin Benjamin Frobisher, a partner of the N.W.C., was the son of Joseph Frobisher and... (Canada - 1782)
Geneanet username : colgnln10907746
The genealogy and history of the Guild, Guile, and Gile family
...1818, married Oct. 2, 1845, LOUISA P. FROBISHER, daughter of Benjamin C. and Abigail (Cary) Frobisher of Boston. He left... (Dedham, Mass., Massachusetts, United States - 1818)
...1818, married Oct. 2, 1845, LOUISA P. FROBISHER, daughter of Benjamin C. and Abigail (Cary) Frobisher of Boston. He left... (Dedham, Mass., Massachusetts, United States - 1818)
Geneanet username : colgnln5950024
The Dictionary of National Biography
...Widmerpoole and then of Sir Martin Frobisher [q. v.], and fourthly, to Margery, daughter of Ambrose Peake, citizen of London,... (Oxfordshire, United Kingdom - 1651)
...Widmerpoole and then of Sir Martin Frobisher [q. v.], and fourthly, to Margery, daughter of Ambrose Peake, citizen of London,... (Oxfordshire, United Kingdom - 1651)
Geneanet username : colgnln529593
Pioneers west of Appalachia
...son of Anthony Jackson and Margaret Frobisher, married Ursula Hildyard, daughter of Richard Hildyard of Routh, Killingswold Grove and Eske,... (United States - 1613)
...son of Anthony Jackson and Margaret Frobisher, married Ursula Hildyard, daughter of Richard Hildyard of Routh, Killingswold Grove and Eske,... (United States - 1613)
Geneanet username : colgnln5936089
Recent polar voyages [microform] : a record of discovery and adventure, from the search after Franklin to the British polar expedition, 1875-1876
...placed under the command of Martin Frobisher, the son of a Yorkshire gentleman, who had won }i good repute for... (Canada - 1575)
...placed under the command of Martin Frobisher, the son of a Yorkshire gentleman, who had won }i good repute for... (Canada - 1575)
Geneanet username : colgnln535302
Chapters in the history of Yorkshire: being a collection of original letters, papers, and public documents, illustrating the state of the county in the...
...knt., with Frances, daughter of Francis Frobisher. Francis Boynton, of Barmston, one of the issue of this last marriage, was... (England, United Kingdom - 1565)
...knt., with Frances, daughter of Francis Frobisher. Francis Boynton, of Barmston, one of the issue of this last marriage, was... (England, United Kingdom - 1565)
Geneanet username : colgnln46605
The New England historical and genealogical register (Volume vol. 2)
...he was a son of Francis Frobisher, who, as early as 1535, was mayor of that place.... (United States - 1535)
...he was a son of Francis Frobisher, who, as early as 1535, was mayor of that place.... (United States - 1535)
Geneanet username : colgnln671889
Pioneers and prominent men of Utah : comprising photographs, genealogies, biographies, the early history of the Church, Vol. 1, Part 2
...Dec. 27, 1864 (daughter of Thomas Frobisher and Ann Cookson). Their children: Joseph F. b. Nov. 22, 1870, m. Hannah... (Utah, United States - 1870)
...Dec. 27, 1864 (daughter of Thomas Frobisher and Ann Cookson). Their children: Joseph F. b. Nov. 22, 1870, m. Hannah... (Utah, United States - 1870)
Geneanet username : colgnln5575077
Pioneers and prominent men of Utah : comprising photographs, genealogies, biographies, the early history of the Church, Vol. 1, Part 2
...Married Sarah Ann Frobisher Dec. 27, 1864 (daughter of Thomas Frobisher and Ann Cookson). Their children: Joseph... (Utah, United States - 1864)
...Married Sarah Ann Frobisher Dec. 27, 1864 (daughter of Thomas Frobisher and Ann Cookson). Their children: Joseph... (Utah, United States - 1864)
Geneanet username : colgnln5575077
Burke's genealogical and heraldic history of the peerage, baronetage and knightage, privy council and order of precedence
...M.B., late R.A.M.C., son of William Frobisher, M.D. of Leeds, a descendant of Sir Martin Fro~ bisher, the famous navigator,... (England, United Kingdom - 1901)
...M.B., late R.A.M.C., son of William Frobisher, M.D. of Leeds, a descendant of Sir Martin Fro~ bisher, the famous navigator,... (England, United Kingdom - 1901)
Geneanet username : colgnln5590319
An account of the Boynton family and the family seat of Burton Agnes
...4. Margaret, married to William Frobisher, of Finningley and Altofts, Recorder of Doncaster, by Christian, daughter of Sir Brian... (Finningley, Unknown country - 1914)
...4. Margaret, married to William Frobisher, of Finningley and Altofts, Recorder of Doncaster, by Christian, daughter of Sir Brian... (Finningley, Unknown country - 1914)
Geneanet username : colgnln6547403
The New England historical and genealogical register
...Rachel Charlotte, daughter of Joseph Frobisher, Esq., was burnt to death in endeavouring to rescue her child from the... (United States - 1589)
...Rachel Charlotte, daughter of Joseph Frobisher, Esq., was burnt to death in endeavouring to rescue her child from the... (United States - 1589)
Geneanet username : colgnln671911
Vital record of Rhode Island, 1636-1850 : a family register for the people, 1898, v.19
...FROBISHER Benjamin C. and Ann Gibbons, eldest daughter of Col. Daniel L., at Boston. American of... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1891)
...FROBISHER Benjamin C. and Ann Gibbons, eldest daughter of Col. Daniel L., at Boston. American of... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1891)
Geneanet username : colgnln5585463
The visitations of Yorkshire in the years 1563 and 1564, made by William Flower, esquire, Norroy king of arms (Volume 16)
...was first cousin to Sir Martin Frobisher. the navigator, son of Barnard Frobisher and Margaret York. See 'Visitation of London,... (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom - 1634)
...was first cousin to Sir Martin Frobisher. the navigator, son of Barnard Frobisher and Margaret York. See 'Visitation of London,... (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom - 1634)
Geneanet username : colgnln136148
The genealogy and history of the Guild, Guile, and Gile family
..., married Oct. 2, 1845, LOUISA P. FROBISHER, daughter of Benjamin C. and Abigail (Cary) Frobisher of Boston. He left... (Dedham, Mass., Massachusetts, United States - 1845)
..., married Oct. 2, 1845, LOUISA P. FROBISHER, daughter of Benjamin C. and Abigail (Cary) Frobisher of Boston. He left... (Dedham, Mass., Massachusetts, United States - 1845)
Geneanet username : colgnln5950023
The visitations of Yorkshire in the years 1563 and 1564, made by William Flower, esquire, Norroy king of arms
...Frobisher. the navigator, son of Barnard Frobisher and Margaret York. See 'Visitation of London, 1634' (I., 362) for a marriage... (York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom - 1634)
...Frobisher. the navigator, son of Barnard Frobisher and Margaret York. See 'Visitation of London, 1634' (I., 362) for a marriage... (York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom - 1634)
Geneanet username : colgnln5584634
Chapters in the history of Yorkshire: being a collection of original letters, papers, and public documents, illustrating the state of the county in the...
...and appoints Peter, son of John Frobisher, his eldest brother, his executor , and for overseers nominates Mr. Francis Boynton,... (England, United Kingdom - 1596)
...and appoints Peter, son of John Frobisher, his eldest brother, his executor , and for overseers nominates Mr. Francis Boynton,... (England, United Kingdom - 1596)
Geneanet username : colgnln46605
Yorkshire deeds, Vol. 63
...Boynton an Frances daughter of Francis Frobisher of Doncaster, married Dorothy dau hter and heiress of Christopher Place of Halnaby.... (Trinity, England, United Kingdom - 1955)
...Boynton an Frances daughter of Francis Frobisher of Doncaster, married Dorothy dau hter and heiress of Christopher Place of Halnaby.... (Trinity, England, United Kingdom - 1955)
Geneanet username : colgnln5596898
Revue des deux mondes
...fille d'assister au thé de Mrs. Frobisher, le lecteur en éprouve autant de plaisir que si, jamais encore, il n'avait... (Londres, London, United Kingdom - 1900)
...fille d'assister au thé de Mrs. Frobisher, le lecteur en éprouve autant de plaisir que si, jamais encore, il n'avait... (Londres, London, United Kingdom - 1900)
Geneanet username : colgnln304237
Free Lance, Volume VI, Issue 279 1905/11/04
...and the lesson sinks deep. Jack Frobisher, the Queensland man, becomes an English gentleman by inarryinig the daughter of a... (Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand - 1905)
...and the lesson sinks deep. Jack Frobisher, the Queensland man, becomes an English gentleman by inarryinig the daughter of a... (Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand - 1905)
Geneanet username : colgnln4431698
The Tacoma times 1914/12/12
... Jack Frobisher, a self-made millionaire cattle raiser, marriea the daughter of a marquis. Having accepted... (Tacoma, Washington, United States - 1914)
... Jack Frobisher, a self-made millionaire cattle raiser, marriea the daughter of a marquis. Having accepted... (Tacoma, Washington, United States - 1914)
Geneanet username : colgnln2740150
Evening Post, Volume LXX, Issue 101 1905/10/26
...of London Society. The hero, Jack Frobisher," haa married through the agency of his millions the daughter of an English... (Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand - 1905)
...of London Society. The hero, Jack Frobisher," haa married through the agency of his millions the daughter of an English... (Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand - 1905)
Geneanet username : colgnln4357674
Sacramento Union, Number 58 1915/02/27
...dissipation and other vices. . Jack Frobisher, a self-made millionaire. marries the daughter of a marqui.s. In this new life... (Sacramento, California, United States - 1915)
...dissipation and other vices. . Jack Frobisher, a self-made millionaire. marries the daughter of a marqui.s. In this new life... (Sacramento, California, United States - 1915)
Geneanet username : colgnln8439286
Revue des deux mondes : recueil de la politique, de l'administration et des moeurs - 1900 (327)
...fille d'assister au tin' de Mrs. Frobisher, le lecteur en éprouve autant de plaisir que si, jamais encore, il n'avait... (Londres, London, United Kingdom - 1900)
...fille d'assister au tin' de Mrs. Frobisher, le lecteur en éprouve autant de plaisir que si, jamais encore, il n'avait... (Londres, London, United Kingdom - 1900)
Geneanet username : colgnln6505
History of Worcester County, Massachusetts, Embracing a Comprehensive History of the County from
...were set up quite early. Moses Frobisher proposed to begin the making of potash in 1754, on conditions. If anything... (Leominster, Massachusetts, United States - 1754)
...were set up quite early. Moses Frobisher proposed to begin the making of potash in 1754, on conditions. If anything... (Leominster, Massachusetts, United States - 1754)
Geneanet username : colgnln88240
The county families of the United Kingdom, or, Royal manual of the titled and untitled aristocracy of England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland .. (Ed....
...dau. of the late Major Thomas Frobisher, of Cheltenham, and has, with other issue, * William Henry Hugh, b. 1871.... (Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom - 1871)
...dau. of the late Major Thomas Frobisher, of Cheltenham, and has, with other issue, * William Henry Hugh, b. 1871.... (Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom - 1871)
Geneanet username : colgnln6003425
Oxf. Hist. Soc (Volume 6)
...written by the well-known fur-trader, Benjamin Frobisher, to Dr. Mabane from Montreal, 19th April, 1784. He urges the establishment of... (Point aux Pins, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom - 1784)
...written by the well-known fur-trader, Benjamin Frobisher, to Dr. Mabane from Montreal, 19th April, 1784. He urges the establishment of... (Point aux Pins, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom - 1784)
Geneanet username : colgnln302767
The life of sir Martin Frobisher
...fi 22 Nov: 1594. Sir Martyn Frobisher being wounded at the fort built against Brest by the Spanyards, deceased at... (Plymouth, Unknown country - 1594)
...fi 22 Nov: 1594. Sir Martyn Frobisher being wounded at the fort built against Brest by the Spanyards, deceased at... (Plymouth, Unknown country - 1594)
Geneanet username : colgnln216645
An account of the Boynton family and the family seat of Burton Agnes
...(2) Frances, daughter of Francis Frobisher of Doncaster, by whom he had... (Unknown country - 1576)
...(2) Frances, daughter of Francis Frobisher of Doncaster, by whom he had... (Unknown country - 1576)
Geneanet username : colgnln52442
[Essays and addresses] (vol. 11)
...be sufficient to say that Joseph Frobisher was one of the meet distinguished of the early British explorers and traders.... (Montreal, Québec, Canada - 1772)
...be sufficient to say that Joseph Frobisher was one of the meet distinguished of the early British explorers and traders.... (Montreal, Québec, Canada - 1772)
Geneanet username : colgnln6277806
Pioneer transportation in Canada [microform]
...Company and the North-West Company. Joseph Frobisher, one of the traders from Montreal, first discovered and named Frog portage, long... (Grand, Canada - 1774)
...Company and the North-West Company. Joseph Frobisher, one of the traders from Montreal, first discovered and named Frog portage, long... (Grand, Canada - 1774)
Geneanet username : colgnln6275783
Representative men and old families of southeastern Massachusetts : containing historical sketches of prominent and representative citizens and genealogical records of many of the...
...bom Feb. 11, 1835, married Benjamin C. Frobisher, Heni^, born Aug. 4, 1827, died July 25, 1839, George Clark, born... (Brockton, Massachusetts, United States - 1827)
...bom Feb. 11, 1835, married Benjamin C. Frobisher, Heni^, born Aug. 4, 1827, died July 25, 1839, George Clark, born... (Brockton, Massachusetts, United States - 1827)
Geneanet username : colgnln6246710
Report (Volume 12, 13)
...be sufficient to say that Joseph Frobisher was one of the most distinguished of the early British explorers and traders.... (Montreal, Québec, Canada - 1772)
...be sufficient to say that Joseph Frobisher was one of the most distinguished of the early British explorers and traders.... (Montreal, Québec, Canada - 1772)
Geneanet username : colgnln167728
Chapters in the history of Yorkshire: being a collection of original letters, papers, and public documents, illustrating the state of the county in the...
...fact that there lived a Francis Frobisher in Doncaster about this time. He was a member of the Council of... (Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom - 1562)
...fact that there lived a Francis Frobisher in Doncaster about this time. He was a member of the Council of... (Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom - 1562)
Geneanet username : colgnln46605
Burke's genealogical and heraldic history of the peerage, baronetage and knightage, privy council and order of precedence
...Sept. 1922, Col. James Hebblethwaite Martin Frobisher, O.B.E., M.B., late R.A.M.C., son of William Frobisher, M.D. of Leeds, a descendant... (England, United Kingdom - 1922)
...Sept. 1922, Col. James Hebblethwaite Martin Frobisher, O.B.E., M.B., late R.A.M.C., son of William Frobisher, M.D. of Leeds, a descendant... (England, United Kingdom - 1922)
Geneanet username : colgnln5590319
Professional and industrial history of Suffolk County, Massachusetts (Volume 3)
...a quarter of a century. William Frobisher, of Boston, had contributed to the reputation and manufacture of American potash, by... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1770)
...a quarter of a century. William Frobisher, of Boston, had contributed to the reputation and manufacture of American potash, by... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1770)
Geneanet username : colgnln49216
The life of sir Martin Frobisher
...Notary pub Uc, proctor oi Peter Frobisher executor in the same will named, to whom committed was administration of all... (London, London, United Kingdom - 1595)
...Notary pub Uc, proctor oi Peter Frobisher executor in the same will named, to whom committed was administration of all... (London, London, United Kingdom - 1595)
Geneanet username : colgnln216645
History of Ashburnham, Massachusetts : from the grant of Dorchester Canada to the present time 1734-1886 with a genealogical register of Ashburnham families (Volume...
...the proprietors, 1753, offering to Benjamin Frobisher one right of land in the township, whenever he commenced the manufacture there... (Avorcester County, Massachusetts, United States - 1753)
...the proprietors, 1753, offering to Benjamin Frobisher one right of land in the township, whenever he commenced the manufacture there... (Avorcester County, Massachusetts, United States - 1753)
Geneanet username : colgnln405229
Publications (Volume 6)
...written by the well-known fur-trader, Benjamin Frobisher, to Dr. Mabane from Montreal, i Qth April, 1784. He urges the establishment... (Point aux Pins, New York, United States - 1784)
...written by the well-known fur-trader, Benjamin Frobisher, to Dr. Mabane from Montreal, i Qth April, 1784. He urges the establishment... (Point aux Pins, New York, United States - 1784)
Geneanet username : colgnln86538
Admissions to Trinity College, Cambridge / v.4
...Tutor, Mr Evans. [Matriculated, as James Frobisher, 1824, B.A. 1828, M.A. 1831.] Way, Albert. Son of Lewis Way. Born at... (Bath, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - 1831)
...Tutor, Mr Evans. [Matriculated, as James Frobisher, 1824, B.A. 1828, M.A. 1831.] Way, Albert. Son of Lewis Way. Born at... (Bath, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - 1831)
Geneanet username : colgnln524385
Professional and industrial history of Suffolk County, Massachusetts (Vol. 3)
...a quarter of a century. William Frobisher, of Boston, had contributed to the reputation and manufacture of American potash, by... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1770)
...a quarter of a century. William Frobisher, of Boston, had contributed to the reputation and manufacture of American potash, by... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1770)
Geneanet username : colgnln6246415
Adventures for God : a history of St. George's Episcopal Church, Hempstead, Long Island
...Hater, baptised at Brooklyn Ferry. William, son of William & Sarah Frobisher, baptised at Brooklyn Feripy Oct. 8 Pheebe, daughter... (Hempstead, Nassau, New York, United States - 1932)
...Hater, baptised at Brooklyn Ferry. William, son of William & Sarah Frobisher, baptised at Brooklyn Feripy Oct. 8 Pheebe, daughter... (Hempstead, Nassau, New York, United States - 1932)
Geneanet username : colgnln5556423
The Topographer and genealogist (Volume Vol. 3)
...which lease afterwards comes to William Frobisher, of Finningley, esq. , and the eighteenth of Queene Elizabeth, for twenty pounds,... (Finningley, Unknown country - 1576)
...which lease afterwards comes to William Frobisher, of Finningley, esq. , and the eighteenth of Queene Elizabeth, for twenty pounds,... (Finningley, Unknown country - 1576)
Geneanet username : colgnln5276953
The New England historical and genealogical register (Volume yr.1875)
...Lord Shelueld. John Hawkins and Martyn Frobisher, and as his name is mentioned before tho two last, his command was... (Newington, United States - 1590)
...Lord Shelueld. John Hawkins and Martyn Frobisher, and as his name is mentioned before tho two last, his command was... (Newington, United States - 1590)
Geneanet username : colgnln134376
Landmarks of Canada : what art has done for Canadian history : a guide to the J. Ross Robertson Historical Collection in the Public...
...and later by Joseph and Thomas Frobisher, Montreal fur traders. Went to Europe for the first time in... (New, Ontario, Canada - 1739)
...and later by Joseph and Thomas Frobisher, Montreal fur traders. Went to Europe for the first time in... (New, Ontario, Canada - 1739)
Geneanet username : colgnln132749
The life of Martin Frobisher, knight [microform] : containing a narrative of the Spanish Armada
...entry: '22 Nov: 1594. Sir Martyn Frobisher being wounded at the fort built against Brest by the Spanyards, deceased at... (Plymouth, Canada - 1594)
...entry: '22 Nov: 1594. Sir Martyn Frobisher being wounded at the fort built against Brest by the Spanyards, deceased at... (Plymouth, Canada - 1594)
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What is the origin of the name Frobisher?
from Middle English fourbishour ‘furbisher of armour or weapons’ (Old French forbisseor). Compare Furber.