| According to our research, the origin of the name
Arnett is Scottish and the Coat of Arms contains A silver shield with
a black chevron between two red stars and a red crescent in base. The Crest
is An arm holding a dagger. The family motto is Seperatum et completum
Spelling variations include: Arnott, Arnot, Arnatt, Arnocht, Arnote, Arnett, Anetts and many more. First found in in the lands of Arnott in the parish of Portmoak, Kinrossshire. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: David Arnott who settled in Virginia in 1716, aged 20; John settled in Virginia in 1795. A whole family of Arnots settled in Charles Town, South Carolina in 1767, including Agnes, George, Jane, Samuel and William. In Newfoundland, James settled in St. John's in 1812; Archibald in Bona Vista in 1821 and in 1955 records show of two references of the Arnaud and Arnett surname. and others. According to our research, the English origin of the name Bale has the Coat of Arms contains A green and red shield with a gold eagle displayed. The Crest is A lion holding a broken spear. Spelling variations include: Bale, Bales and others. First found in in Norfolk, where they had been seated from early times. First landed in Thomas Bales who settled in Virginia in 1635; George Bale who settled in New England in 1772; Alexander Bale who settled in Virginia in 1623. OR According to our research, the French origin of the name Bale has the Coat of Arms contains On a silver shield a blue fesse, between three red roses and a red lion passant guardant. Spelling variations include: Baille, Baile, Bail, Bayle, Baylle, Beille, Beile and many more. First found in Bourgogne, where the family has been seated since the early ages. First landed in Matthew Baile settled in Virginia in 1656; William Baile settled in Philadelphia in 1876; Xaver Baile settled in Philadelphia in 1857., According to our research, the origin of the name Barns is English and the Coat of Arms contains Black with two gold bars and at the top three bezants. The Crest is A leopard. Spelling variations include: Barnes, Barns, Barnis, Bernys, Bernes, Berner and others. First found in in Cambridgeshire where they were seated from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Barnaby Barnes who settled in Virginia in 1635; also settling in Virginia were, Charles 1653; Dorothy 1653; Edward 1623; Francis 1651; George 1654; Henry 1635; James 1635; Jonathan 163 and others. According to our research, the English origin of the name Bellenger has the Coat of Arms contains Silver, a rose between six red crosses. Spelling variations include: Ballenger, Ballinger, Bellinger, Bellenger and others. First found in in Nottingham in the midlands of England where they were seated from very early times, and granted large estates in that shire, by William the Conqueror, their liege lord. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Frederick Bellinger who settled in New York State in 1710; Henry Bellinger settled in New York in 1709; Marcus Bellinger arrived in New York in 1710; Ann Bellinger settled in the Barbados in 1654; William and others. OR According to our research, the French origin of the name Bellenger has the Coat of Arms contains A shield divided by a diagonal line gold and blue, with a gold lion. The Crest is A lion issuant. Spelling variations include: Belanger, Belange, Bellanger, Belenger, Baranger and many more. First found in Normandy, where they were seated from ancient times. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Julian Belanger who settled in New York in 1775; Nicolas Belanger who married Marie De Rainville, daughter of Paul and Rolline Poete in 1659 in Vachon; Franois Blanger, son of Franois and Franoise Horlays, who married Marie Guyon, daughter of Jean and Mathurine Robin in 1663 in Chteau-Richer, Ch and others. According to our research, the Scottish origin of the name Bennett has the Coat of Arms contains A red shield with a gold cross patte between three silver mullets. Spelling variations include: Bennett, Bennet, Benett, Benet and others. First found in in Lancashire, where they had been seated from ancient times. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Samuel Bennett who settled in Lynn, Mass. in 1635; Richard Bennett in Salem, Mass, 1636; David Bennett of Rowley, Mass., a Physician, and many more. In Newfoundland, William and others. OR According to our research, the English origin of the name Bennett has the Coat of Arms contains A red shield with a bezant between three silver demi lions rampant. The Crest is A gold double scaling ladder The family motto is De bon vouloir servir le roy Spelling variations include: Bennett, Bennet, Benett, Benet and others. First found in a part of north of Lancashire where a Benedictine monastery known as Furness Abbey was by founded by the Savigny monks of Normandy in 1127. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: William Bennet, who is on record in Virginia in 1628, Bartholomew Bennet, age 18, who arrived in Barbados in 1635, Samuel Bennett who settled in Lynn, Mass. in 1635, Richard Bennett, who came to Salem, Mass, 1636, Edward Bennett, who arrived in Massachusetts in 1636, Andrew Bennet, who settled in Maryland in 1669, William Bennet, who settled in St. John's, Newfoundland in 1675, as well as Peter Bennet, who was in Bay de Verde, Newfoundland in 1676. According to our research, the English origin of the name Bryant has the Coat of Arms contains Blue, on a gold cross four red lozenges and a cinquefoil. The Crest is A blue flag with a silver saltire cross. Spelling variations include: Bryan, Bryant, Brian, Breine, Brine, Bryand, Briand and many more. First found in in Denbigh, south Wales, where they had been granted lands by William the Conqueror for their assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: John Bryant of Scituate, Massachusetts who settled there in 1639; another John Bryant settled in Maryland in 1634; Roger Bryant settled in the Barbados in 1685; as well as Stephen Bryant, who settled in the Plymouth colony in and others. OR According to our research, the French origin of the name Bryant has the Coat of Arms contains A silver shield with a blue saltire between four red roses. The family motto is Sans dtour Spelling variations include: Briand, Brian, Brien, Brient, Briant, Bryant, Bryand and many more. First found in Brittany where this distinguished family were anciently seated at Hlardire. First landed in Louis Brien arrived in Quebec from Brittany in 1676; Laurent (1739) and Thomas (1754) Briand settled in Quebec from Brittany., According to our research, the Scottish origin of the name Chambers has the Coat of Arms contains Silver with a demi lion issuing from a red horizontal stripe, and a fleur de lis in base. The Crest is An eagle. The family motto is Spero Spelling variations include: Chambers, Chalmers, Chamer, Chalmairs, Challmers and others. First found in in Denbighshire where they held lands at Llewenne, granted to John de Chambre from the Earl of Lincoln, who was Constable of Chester. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Patrick Chalmers who settled in Virginia in 1716; Stephen Chalmers settled in New Jersey in 1713; James Chambers settled in Virginia in 1620; Robert Chambers settled in Boston Mass. in 1635; T and others. OR According to our research, the French origin of the name Chambers has the Coat of Arms contains A silver shield with a red bend. The Crest is A peacock. The family motto is Altissimus nos fundavit Spelling variations include: Chambre, la Chambre, Chambres, la Chambres, des Chambres and many more. First found in Savoie, where this distinguished family has been seated from ancient times. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Alice Chambers who settled in Virginia in 1623; Robert Chambers, aged only 13, settled in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1635; John Chambers settled in Pennsylvania, and Benjamin Charles Chambers, aged 30, both settled in Maryland in 1775; Edward and others. OR According to our research, the English origin of the name Chambers has the Coat of Arms contains Silver with a gold and blue chequered horizontal stripe between three black lions heads. Spelling variations include: Chambers, Chalmers, Chamer, Chalmairs, Challmers and others. First found in in Denbighshire where they held lands at Llewenne, granted to John de Chambre from the Earl of Lincoln, who was Constable of Chester. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Patrick Chalmers who settled in Virginia in 1716, Stephen Chalmers, who arrived in New Jersey in 1713, James Chambers, who settled in Virginia in 1620, Robert Chambers, who came to Boston Mass. in 1635, Thomas Chambers, who settled in Virginia in 1623, as well as Joseph Chambers, who settled in Georgia in 1733. In Newfoundland, John Chambers settled in Salvage in 1676, William Chambers settled in St. John's in 1779, Alexander Chambers was Justice of the Peace for southern Newfoundland in 1834, and Ensign William Chambers died at St. John's in 1857. According to our research, the German origin of the name Clouse has the Coat of Arms contains A gold shield with a red lion rampant, within a black border. Spelling variations include: Claus, Klaus, Klause, Clauss, Clause, Clouse, Klouse and many more. First found in Germany, where the name Claus looms dimly through the haze of record. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Bernhart Klaus, who settled in New York with his wife and four children in 1709. Conrath Claus settled in Pennsylvania in 1748; Leonhart Claus settled there in 1752; William Claus arrived in Philadelphia in 1767; Nicolas Clauss came to Charles Town, So and others. OR According to our research, the English origin of the name Clouse has the Coat of Arms contains A blue shield with two black bugle horns between three gold stars. The Crest is A lion holding a battle axe. The family motto is Fortis et fidelis Spelling variations include: Close, Cloase, Cloise, Clowse, Clovse, Cloace, Cloce and many more. First found in in Lancashire where they had been seated from ancient times. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Phettiplace Close settled in Virginia in 1608, twelve years before the "Mayflower"; Daniel Close settled in Jamaica in 1670; John Close settled in Virginia in 1670; and others. DeYoung Dornak According to our research, the origin of the name Eastman is English and the Coat of Arms contains On a red/black shield a gold shield at top left on which there is a black rampant lion. The Crest is A swan emerging from a crown. Spelling variations include: Eastman, Eastmunt, Esmund, Estman, Yeastman, Eestman and many more. First found in in Suffolk, England, where they had been seated from very ancient times. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Roger Eastman settled in Massachusetts in 1636, at the age of 15, and in a later migration the family name settled in Boston in 1768. Many settled in the 19th century in San Francisco. According to our research, the origin of the name Erlewein is English and the Coat of Arms contains A silver shield with three red lions rampant, crowned. The Crest is A tower. Spelling variations include: Herlwin, Herluin, Hurlin, Herlewin, Herling, Hurling and many more. First found in in Normandy, where Herluin was Vicomte of Conteville. First landed in Ann and Andreas Erlewyn, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1731, Mary Hirwin to Philadelphia in 1820, and Michael Hurling, to Philadelphia, Pa. in 1848. From David I'm not too sure about the original derivation of the name Erlewein, but the ending "wyn" is found in both England and the Netherlands. Our family name was Erlenwein until the 1900 US Census when my grandfather and his 2 brothers dropped the middle "n" from the name. In that Census my great-grandfather listed his name as Erlenwein and his 3 sons listed their names as Erlewein. Great-grandfather was in the German army in the 1840's and came to America around 1850. His family were farmers in the wine growing region of Germany in a small town named Hagenbach. Don't know if there is a family Crest or Coat-of-Arms. According to our research, the origin of the name Galbreath is Scottish and the Coat of Arms contains A red shield with three silver bears heads. The Crest is A bear's head. The family motto is Ab Obice Suavior Spelling variations include: Galbraith, Galbreath, Galbreith, Galbreth, Galbrith and many more. First found in in Angus where they were seated from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: James Galberth who settled in Charles Town in 1767; Angus and his wife Katrine Galbreath settled in Wilmington in 1774; Andrew, Daniel, George, James, John, Robert, Samuel, Thomas and William Galbraith all arrived in Philadelphia betwee and others. According to our research, the origin of the name Grams is Scottish and the Coat of Arms contains A gold shield with three gold escallops on a black chief. The Crest is A falcon killing a stork. The family motto is Ne oublie Spelling variations include: Graham, Grahame, Graeme, Grame, Greumach (Gaelic) and many more. First found in in Midlothian where they had been granted lands by King David I of Scotland. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Ant Graham who settled in Virginia in 1651; Jo Graham settled in Georgia in 1733; the Grahams also settled in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, Texas, and others. According to our research, the origin of the name Gorden is Scottish and the Coat of Arms contains A blue shield with three gold boars heads. The Crest is A stag's head affronte, propper. The family motto is Bydand Spelling variations include: Gordon, Gordun, Grdon (Gaelic) and others. First found in in Berwickshire where legend has it that they were granted lands by King Malcolm Ceanmore, successor to MacBeth, in 1057, thus placing bearers of the name in lowland Scotland, before the invasion of the Normans. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Alexander Gordon who settled in New England in 1652; George Gordon settled in Virginia in 1636; Laughlath Gordon settled in Boston in 1652; Nicholas Gordon settled in Virginia in 1635; Bes and others. Herbener According to our research, the origin of the name Hillman is English and the Coat of Arms contains None.. The Crest is An eagle holding a rose in the beak. Spelling variations include: Hillman, Hilman, Hilleman and others. First found in in Hampshire where they were seated from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Edward Hillman who settled in Virginia in 1654; James Hillman settled in the Barbados in 1685; Thomas Hillman settled in New England in 1654; George, and John Hillman arrived in Philadel and others. According to our research, the origin of the name Jorgensen is German and the Coat of Arms contains Silver shield with three sarecens head's in profile. Spelling variations include: Jorgenson, Jeorgenson, Jorgensen, Jeorgensen and others. First found in Prussia and Denmark, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: settlers who travelled to the New World and established themselves along the eastern seaboard of the United States and Canada in the 18th and 19th centuries. According to our research, the origin of the name Kluck is German and the Coat of Arms contains A blue shield with a silver fess, a green mount, and a gold bell. The Crest is A blue ball and a pair of black wings. Spelling variations include: Glocknere, Clocknen, Glocknel, Glockle, Gloeckner and many more. First found in Bohemia, where the family was anciently associated with the political and religious conflicts of the area. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Sebastion and Paul Glocker, both of whom arrived in Georgia between 1734 and 1741; Johan Stephan Klockner who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1753; Caspar Glockner who and others. According to our research, the German origin of the name Knoll has the Coat of Arms contains Shield quartered per saltire red and blue, two silver wings. Spelling variations include: Knoll, Knolle, Knole, Nole, Noll, Knol and others. First found in Prussia, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: George Ludwig Knoll settled in Pennsylvania in 1751 with his wife Ursula and two children; Johann Ephriam Knoll and his family settled in New York in 1850; Jacob Knoll settled in and others. OR According to our research, the English origin of the name Knoll has the Coat of Arms contains Red shield with a gold lion. Spelling variations include: Knill, Knyll, Knyl, Knil, Nill, Nyll, Nil, Nyl, Knoll and many more. First found in in Herefordshire where they were anciently seated as Lords of the Manor. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands. Krammin According to our research, the origin of the name Meldrum is Scottish and the Coat of Arms contains Silver with an otter emerging from a wavy horizontal bar. The Crest is A right hand holding a book. The family motto is Mens immota manet Spelling variations include: Meldrum, Meldram and others. First found in in Aberdeenshire where they were seated from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Scotland to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: George Meldrem settled in Virginia in 1716; Michael Meldrum settled in Virginia in 1724; James Meldram settled in Virginia in 1774; William Meldrum settled in Philadelphia in and others. According to our research, the Jewish origin of
the name Miller has the Coat of Arms contains A blue shield featuring
a waterwheel.
Rosczyk According to our research, the origin of the name Sanford is English and the Coat of Arms contains Quarterly Blue and ermine. The Crest is A falcon. The family motto is Nec temere nec timide Spelling variations include: Sandford, Sandiford, Samford, Sanford and others. First found in in Shropshire where they were seated from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: John Sanford settled in Salem in 1630; Robert Sanford settled in Connecticut in 1630; William Sanford settled in Virginia in 1655; John Sandiford settled in the Barbado and others. According to our research, the origin of the name Sargent is English and the Coat of Arms contains Silver with three red dolphins. Spelling variations include: Sargent, Sargant, Sargaunt, Sarguent, Sarjeant, Sargeant and many more. First found in in Buckingham where they were seated from early times and their first records appeared on the census rolls taken by the ancient Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: John Sargeant settled in Virginia in 1675; James Sargeant settled in Salem Mass. in 1630; William Sargent settled in Charlestown Mass. in 1635; James Sargent arrived in Boston and others. According to our research, the origin of the name Sexton is English and the Coat of Arms contains Silver and gold with a black bend between two red rings. The Crest is A griffin's head emerging from a crown between two wings. Spelling variations include: Saxton, Saxon, Sefton, Sephton, Septon, Sexton and others. First found in in Lancashire where they were seated from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Charles Saxon settled in New York in 1823; Sir Charles Saxton settled in Charleston S.C., aged 50 in 1820; Giles Saxton settled in Salem Mass. in 1630; Thomas Saxton settled in Boston in 1635; Denis, Henry, Joh and others. According to our research, the origin of the name Skinner is English and the Coat of Arms contains On a black shield a chevron between three griffins' heads. The Crest is A unicorn's head. The family motto is Sanguis et vulnera Spelling variations include: Skinner, Skynner, Skiner and others. First found in in Lincolnshire, England, where they had been seated from ancient times. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Thomas Skinner who settled in Virginia in 1606, 14 years before the "Mayflower"; John Skinner settled in Virginia in 1621; Anthony Skinner settled in Virginia and others. According to our research, the Dutch origin of the name Smith has the Coat of Arms contains Blue with three gold horseshoes. Two on top and one below. Spelling variations include: Smit, Smitt, Smitte, Smites, Smitts, Smiit, Smiites and many more. First found in in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. First landed in Many settlers were recorded from the mid 17th century onward in the great migration from Europe to the New World. OR According to our research, the English origin of the name Smith has the Coat of Arms contains A black shield with three silver crosses and a silver chevron engrailed on which there are three red fleurs de lis. The Crest is A heron's head holding a fish. The family motto is Benigno Numine Spelling variations include: Smith, Smyth, Smythe and others. First found in in Durham, in present day Northumbria (North-Eastern England) where an Olde English version of the name is cited in circa 975, almost 100 years before the Normans would invade this part of England. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Captain Smith who settled in Boston Mass. in 1766; Dr. Smith settled in San Francisco Cal. in 1852; Mrs. Smith settled in Virginia in 1624; Aleda Smith settled in New York State in 1880; Alex Smit and others. OR According to our research, the German origin of the name Smith has the Coat of Arms contains A blue shield displaying a lion bearing a black hammer. The Crest is A black hammer. The family motto is Virtus nobilitat Spelling variations include: Schmidt (northern Germany), Schmid (southern Germany) and many more. First found in the northern provinces that were later to make up Prussia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Anna Maria Schmidt, who came to New York State in 1710, and Johannes Schmidt came to Germantown, Pennsylvania between 1683 and 1709. Arnd Schmidt emigrated with his family and with many other Schmidts to England or America in 1709; of the over one hundred Schmidts who landed in Philadelphia between 1720 and 1760 we found: Georg Michael Schmidt in 1732, Georg Schmidt in 1728, Andreas Schmidt in 1737, and Elias Schmidt in 1752. Heinrich Friedrich Schmidt cam and others. OR According to our research, the Irish origin of the name Smith has the Coat of Arms contains A red shield with two arms embowed holding a torch, above an arm holding a dagger. The Crest is An arm holding a dagger. The family motto is Tenebras expellit et hostes Spelling variations include: Smith, MacGowan, McGowan, MacGowin, McGowin, MacGowen and many more. First found in in County Cavan where the Sept originated. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Archibald McGowan, who arrived with his children Duncan, John and Margaret in New York in 1739, Patrick MacGowan, who arrived in Boston, Mass. in 1764. Charles, Daniel, Edward, James, John, Mark, Michael, Patrick, Peter, Roger, Thomas, and William MacGowan all arrived in Philadelphia Pa. between 1840 and 1860; Charles, Daniel, Henry, Hugh, James, John, Patrick, Terrence, and William MacGowen arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860. and others. OR According to our research, the Scottish origin of the name Smith has the Coat of Arms contains Three anvils and a on a silver and black shield. The family motto is Semper Fidelis Spelling variations include: Smith, Smyth, Smythe and others. First found in in northern England and Scotland, where they had been seated from ancient times. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Captain Smith who settled in Boston Mass. in 1766; Dr. Smith settled in San Francisco Cal. in 1852; Mrs. Smith settled in Virginia in 1624; Aleda Smith settled in New York State in 1880; Alex Smit and others. Steanburg According to our research, the origin of the name Stokes is English and the Coat of Arms contains Black with a lion rampant ermine. The Crest is A dove with an olive branch in its beak. The family motto is Fortis qui insons Spelling variations include: Stoke, Stokes, Stoaks, Stocks and others. First found in in Pembrokeshire where they had been seated from early times. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Christopher Stokes who settled in Virginia in 1624; Grace, and Eleanor Stokes settled in Boston in 1635; George Stokes settled in the Barbados in 1634; Lance and Robert Stokes settled in Virginia in 1637. and others. According to our research, the Irish origin of the name Woods has the Coat of Arms contains A gold shield with a tree on a green mound. The Crest is A demi-woodman with a club over his shoulder. Spelling variations include: Quill, O'Quill, Woods and others. First found in in Counties Cork and Kerry, where it belonged to a distinguished bardic family. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: John Quill, who settled in Boston in 1762, Thomas Quill, who was bound out as an apprentice in Philadelphia in 1771, Adam Woods, who immigrated to Philadelphia in 1811,Thomas Quill, who arrived in St. John, New Brunswick in 1834, Timothy Quill, who landed in New York in 1848, John Quill, who was naturalized in Michigan in 1850, John Quill, who was naturalized in New Orleans in 1851, Denis Quill, who arrived in New York in 1853, Bridget Woods, who immigrated to St. John, New Brunswick in 1858, James Quill, who was naturalized in Ohio in 1858 and Ann Woods, who landed in Quebec in 1862 OR According to our research, the English origin of the name Woods has the Coat of Arms contains An Oak tree, fructed on a silver shield. The Crest is An Oak Tree. The family motto is Defend Spelling variations include: Wood, Woods, Wode, Would, Woid, Voud, Vould and others. First found in in Dumfriesshire where they had been seated since about 1150 after losing their previously held lands in Thorpe Arnold in Leicestershire under the Earl of Leicester. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Thomas Wood and his family who had settled in Virginia before the "Mayflower" in 1620 and within the next 50 years other Wood and Woods had settled in Boston, Maryland, Salem, and the Barbados. Widow Wood and her children settled in Quidi Vidi, Newfoundland in 1676. Later arrivals were recorded at Quebec. According to our research, the Scottish origin of the name Woodby has the Coat of Arms contains Eight horizontal bars blue and gold with three red lions rampant. The Crest is A rose. Spelling variations include: Woodburn, Woodburne, Woodbine, Woodbourne, Whiteburn and many more. First found in in Northumberland where they had been seated from very ancient times, before and after the Norman Conquest of 1066. First landed in Mary Woodburne settled in Virginia in 1685, with her husband; James W., Robert and William Woodburn, all arrived in Philadelphia between 1864-1878. OR According to our research, the English origin of the name Woodby has the Coat of Arms contains Barry of six silver and blue and three lions red. Spelling variations include: Woodbery, Woodbury, Woddisbery, Woodisberry, Woodberry and many more. First found in in Northamptonshire where they were anciently seated as Lords of the Manor. Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands. |