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Where did the Scottish Dryer family come from? What is the Scottish Dryer family crest and coat of arms? When did the Dryer family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Dryer family history?

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Spelling variations of this family name include: Dryer, Dreer, Drier, Drear and others.

First found in Annandale, where they held a family seat on the English/Scottish border. After the Norman Conquest of England many of Duke William's rebellious Barons moved north. The border became a convenient but turbulent no-man's land where the persecuted Many were given land by King Malcolm Canmore and later by King David of Scotland. Some were native Scots. In the 16th century they became known as the 'unruly clans'. The name was first recorded in Scotland as Dreer on the border but frequently changed to Dryer.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dryer research. Another 171 words(12 lines of text) covering the year 1318 is included under the topic Early Dryer History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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More information is included under the topic Early Dryer Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Dryer Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Jahan Jurick Dryer, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1739
  • Hendrick Dryer, who came to Charles Town, SC sometime between 1767 and 1768

Dryer Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Geo. Dryer, who settled in South Carolina in 1844
  • Mrs. M B Dryer, who landed in San Francisco, Cal in 1851
  • Henry Dryer, who landed in Arkansas in 1888
  • Eugene Dryer, who settled in Kansas in 1890

Dryer Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century


  • Boleslaw Dryer, who settled in Illinois in 1937

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  • Fred Dryer (b. 1946), American actor, director


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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: Nunquam non paratus
Motto Translation: Never unprepared.

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  2. Adam, Frank. Clans Septs and Regiments of the Scottish Highlands 8th Edition. London: Bacon (G.W.) & Co, 1970. Print. (ISBN 10-0717945006).
  3. Bloxham, Ben. Key to Parochial Registers of Scotland From Earliest Times Through 1854 2nd edition. Provo, UT: Stevenson's Genealogical Center, 1979. Print.
  4. Le Patourel, John. The Norman Empire. New York: Oxford University Press, 1976. Print. (ISBN 0-19-822525-3).
  5. Bain, Robert. The Clans and Tartans of Scotland. Glasgow & London: Collins, 1968. Print. (ISBN 000411117-6).
  6. Matthews, John. Matthews' American Armoury and Blue Book. London: John Matthews, 1911. Print.
  7. Burke, Sir Bernard. Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage and Baronetage, The Privy Council, Knightage and Compainonage. London: Burke Publishing, 1921. Print.
  8. Papworth, J.W and A.W Morant. Ordinary of British Armorials. London: T.Richards, 1874. Print.
  9. Skene, William Forbes Edition. Chronicles of the Picts, Chronicles of the Scots and Other Early Memorials of Scottish History. Edinburgh: H.M. General Register House, 1867. Print.
  10. Best, Hugh. Debrett's Texas Peerage. New York: Coward-McCann, 1983. Print. (ISBN 069811244X).
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The Dryer Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Dryer Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

This page was last modified on 23 September 2010 at 15:35.

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