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Where did the Scottish Reed family come from? What is the Scottish Reed family crest and coat of arms? When did the Reed family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Reed family history?
The origins of the Reed surname are uncertain. In some instances, it was no doubt derived from the Old English word "read," meaning "red," and was a nickname that came to be a surname. Either way, we may conclude that it meant "red-haired" or "ruddy complexioned." To confuse matters more, there are also instances where the surname Reed is thought to be derived from one of various place names, such as Read in Lancashire, and Rede in Suffolk.
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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes: - Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
- Known spelling variations
- Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
- Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
- First settlers to North America
- Notable contemporary bearers of the name
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Spelling variations of this family name include: Ried, Reid, Read, Reed and others.First found in Aberdeenshire where the name has been found since the 14th century. Ancient charters show the name as Rufus (Latinized,) records include an Ada Rufus who witnessed resignation of the lands of Ingilbristoun in 1204; and a William Rufus, who was a juror on an inquest on the lands of Padevinan in 1259. For the purposes of Clan identification, the family name Reed is officially a sept of the Clan Robertson and as such is entitled to the Clan Badge and Crest of the Robertsons.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early history!
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Reed research. Another 717 words(51 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1335, 1357, 1362, 1364, 1375, 1376, 1439, 1494, 1543, 1558, 1618, 1625, 1639, 1721, and 1806 are included under the topic Early Reed History in all our PDF Extended History products.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the Life In Ireland!
Some of the Reed family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 79 words(6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.
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This is a small excerpt from our full listing of settlers for the name Reed. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Reed Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
- Elizabeth Reed, aged 19, landed in St Christopher in 1634
- Esdras Reed, who landed in Salem, Mass in 1640
- Amey Reed, who landed in Maryland in 1663
- Barbary Reed, who landed in Maryland in 1665
- Ebenezar Reed, who arrived in Maryland in 1678
Reed Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- Charles Reed, who landed in North Carolina in 1701
- Anne Reed, who arrived in Virginia in 1711
- Alexander Reed, who arrived in Virginia in 1716
- Anna Lydia Reed, aged 11, landed in Pennsylvania in 1733
- Hans Jacob Reed, aged 45, landed in Pennsylvania in 1733
Reed Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- Catherine Reed, who arrived in New York, NY in 1817
- Isaac H Reed, who landed in Texas in 1835
- Christopher Reed, who arrived in New York in 1836
- Henry Reed, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1844
- Frances Reed, aged 22, arrived in Key West, Fla in 1848
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- Walter S Reed (1851-1902), American scientist
- James Reed (1724-1807), American brigadier general in the American Revolution
- Thomas Buck Reed (1787-1829), United States Senator from Mississippi
- Henry Armstrong Reed (1858-1876), American soldier, killed at Battle of the Little Bighorn at the age of 18, nephew of George Armstrong Custer
- Donna Reed (1921-1986), Academy Award-winning American film and television actress
- Sir Carol Reed (1906-1976), English film director
- Alexander Wyclif Reed (1908-1979), New Zealand publisher and author
- Bombardier Henry Herbert Reed GC (1911-1940), posthumously awarded the George Cross for "gallant and utterly selfless action"
- Isaac Reed (1742-1807), English Shakespearean editor
- Rev. Dr. Andrew Reed (1787-1862), English Congregational minister and hymnwriter
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We have comprised a great deal of suggested readings that would be of interest to you and your family.
- Dunkin-Reid and Garner-McGraw-Mobley Families of South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama by Dean Smith Cress.
- The Read Family History, 1740 to 1978 by Mildred Edgington.
- The Reads, an American Saga by Dorothy Lutomski.
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Learn all about the different symbols of your Coat of Arms with our deluxe symbolism. This product will explain the full meaning of you Coat of Arms including motto translations.
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Fortitudine et labore
Motto Translation: By fortitute and exertion.
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Our PDF Coat of Arms + Extended History product is the whole package all in one. With a full color Coat of Arms along with a very detailed History, full symbolism, bibliography and settlers listed by the centuries.
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- Magnusson, Magnus. Chambers Biographical Dictionary 5th edition. Edinburgh: W & R Chambers, 1990. Print.
- Papworth, J.W and A.W Morant. Ordinary of British Armorials. London: T.Richards, 1874. Print.
- Fairbairn,. Fairbain's book of Crests of the Families of Great Britain and Ireland, 4th Edition 2 volumes in one. Baltimore: Heraldic Book Company, 1968. Print.
- Innes, Thomas and Learney. Scots Heraldry A Practical Handbook on the Historical Principles and Mordern Application of the Art and Science. London: Oliver and Boyd, 1934. Print.
- Prebble, John. The Highland Clearances. London: Secker & Warburg, 1963. Print.
- Browne, James. The History of Scotland it's Highlands, Regiments and Clans 8 Volumes. Edinburgh: Francis A Niccolls & Co, 1909. Print.
- Paul, Sir James Balfour. An Ordinary of Arms Contained in the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland Second Edition. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1903. Print.
- Bowman, George Ernest. The Mayflower Reader A Selection of Articales from The Mayflower Descendent. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
- Warner, Philip Warner. Famous Scottish Battles. New York: Barnes and Noble, 1996. Print. (ISBN 0-76070-004-4).
- Colletta, John P. They Came In Ships. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1993. Print.
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