Postgate History

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The following information was obtained in its entirety from the 4Crests.com website.

The surname of POSTGATE was a locational name 'of Postgate' a spot in the North Riding of Yorkshire. The name was derived from the Old English word POSKETTE.

Early records of the name mention Edward Poskett, listed in the Yorkshire Poll Tax of 1379. Thomas Postgate, 1349, Whitby, Yorkshire. William Posgate was documented in County Yorkshire in the year 1684.[1]

  1. ↑ 4Crests.com website http://www.4crests.com/postgate-coat-of-arms.html
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