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Origins Available: English, French Where did the English Leger family come from? What is the English Leger family crest and coat of arms? When did the Leger family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Leger family history? Leger is a name that was brought to England by the ancestors of the Leger family when they emigrated following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name Leger comes from the name of the famous St. Leger.A multitude of spelling variations characterize Norman surnames. Many variations occurred because Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England also had a pronounced effect, as did the court languages of Latin and French. Therefore, one person was often referred to by several different spellings in a single lifetime. The various spellings include St.Leger, Leger, Legere, Sallinger, Sellinger, St. Ledger and many more. First found in Kent where Robert St. Leger was granted estates at Ulcombe and became Lord of the Manor of Ulcombe. He also held estates at Bexhill in Sussex. It is said that Robert actually assisted William, Duke of Normandy from the boat which brought him to England in 1066 prior to the Battle of Hastings. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Leger research. Another 290 words(21 lines of text) covering the years 1540 and 1767 are included under the topic Early Leger History in all our PDF Extended History products. More information is included under the topic Early Leger Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. Some of the Leger family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 96 words(7 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products. Many English families left England, to avoid the chaos of their homeland and migrated to the many British colonies abroad. Although the conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and some travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute, once in the colonies, many of the families prospered and made valuable contributions to the cultures of what would become the United States and Canada. Research into the origins of individual families in North America has revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Leger or a variant listed above: Leger Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
Leger Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
Leger Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
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: Haut et bon Motto Translation: High and good.
The Leger Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Leger 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 29 February 2012 at 10:58. ©2000-2012 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details. houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation. Tools
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