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Where did the English Rhodes family come from? What is the English Rhodes family crest and coat of arms? When did the Rhodes family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Rhodes family history?
The history of the Rhodes family name begins after the Norman Conquest of 1066. They lived in Lincolnshire at Rhodes, from whence their name is derived.
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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
- A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)
Anglo-Norman names tend to be marked by an enormous number of spelling variations. This is largely due to the fact that Old and Middle English lacked any spelling rules when Norman French was introduced in the 11th century. The languages of the English courts at that time were French and Latin. These various languages mixed quite freely in the evolving social milieu. The final element of this mix is that medieval scribes spelled words according to their sounds rather than any definite rules, so a name was often spelled in as many different ways as the number of documents it appeared in. The name was spelled Rhodes, Rhoades, Rhode, Rhoads, Roades, Roads and others.First found in Lincolnshire where they held a family seat 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.D.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early history!
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rhodes research. Another 234 words(17 lines of text) covering the year 1591 is included under the topic Early Rhodes History in all our PDF Extended History products.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early notables!
More information is included under the topic Early Rhodes Notables 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 Rhodes. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
Because of the political and religious discontent in England, families began to migrate abroad in enormous numbers. Faced with persecution and starvation at home, the open frontiers and generally less oppressive social environment of the New World seemed tantalizing indeed to many English people. The trip was difficult, and not all made it unscathed, but many of those who did get to Canada and the United States made important contributions to the young nations in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers with Rhodes name or one of its variants:
Rhodes Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
- Henry Rhodes, who arrived in Lynn, Mass in 1643
- Africa Rhodes, who arrived in Virginia in 1650
- Elizabeth Rhodes, who landed in Maryland in 1651-1652
- John Rhodes, who landed in Maryland in 1651
- Abraham Rhodes, who landed in Maryland in 1673
Rhodes Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- John Rhodes settled in Maryland in 1774
- William Rhodes, who arrived in New York in 1789
Rhodes Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- Thomas Rhodes, aged 27, landed in New York in 1812
- Joshua Rhodes, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1844
- Mary Rhodes, who arrived in New York in 1845
- Jane Rhodes, who arrived in San Francisco, Cal in 1851
- Ellen Rhodes, who arrived in San Francisco, Cal in 1851
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We offer a large range of products for you to enjoy with your Coat of Arms. From the coffee cup in the kitchen to the frame in the living room.
- Cecil John Rhodes (1853-1902), American Statesman and Financier for whom Rhodesia was named
- Colonel Francis William "Frank" Rhodes CB, DSO (1851-1905), British Army Colonel in Africa
- Ida Rhodes (1900-1986), American mathematician and pioneer in the analysis of systems of programming
- Cynthia Rhodes (b. 1956), American actress, singer and dancer
- Richard Lee Rhodes (b. 1937), American journalist, historian, and author awarded the 1988 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction
- Lance-Sergeant John Harold Rhodes VC, DCM & Bar (1891-1917), English recipient of the Victoria Cross and the Croix De Guerre
- Nick Rhodes (b. 1962), English keyboardist for Duran Duran
- Zandra Rhodes CBE, RDI (b. 1940), English fashion designer
- Christopher Rhodes (1914-1964), English film and television actor
- Teddy Tahu Rhodes (b. 1966), New Zealand operatic baritone
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We have comprised a great deal of suggested readings that would be of interest to you and your family.
- Carry Me Back-: the History of the Roddens, Rawdens, Rodens, and Allied Families by Paul G. Rodden.
- Rhodes-Barnett and Mitchusson-Ingram by Norma Rhodes Ladd.
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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: Robor meum Deus
Motto Translation: Strength through God.
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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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- Zieber, Eugene. Heraldry in America. Philadelphia: Genealogical Publishing Co. Print.
- Weis, Frederick Lewis, Walter Lee Sheppard and David Faris. Ancestral Roots of Sixty Colonists Who Came to New England Between 1623 and 1650 7th Edition. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0806313676).
- Bardsley, C.W. A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6).
- Bullock, L.G. Historical Map of England and Wales. Edinburgh: Bartholomew and Son, 1971. Print.
- The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X).
- Chadwick, Nora Kershaw and J.X.W.P Corcoran. The Celts. London: Penguin, 1790. Print. (ISBN 0140212116).
- Shirley, Evelyn Philip. Noble and Gentle Men of England Or Notes Touching The Arms and Descendants of the Ancient Knightley and Gentle Houses of England Arranged in their Respective Counties 3rd Edition. Westminster: John Bowyer Nichols and Sons, 1866. Print.
- Humble, Richard. The Fall of Saxon England. New York: Barnes and Noble, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-88029-987-8).
- Crispin, M. Jackson and Leonce Mary. Falaise Roll Recording Prominent Companions of William Duke of Normandy at the Conquest of England. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
- Hinde, Thomas Ed. The Domesday Book England's Heritage Then and Now. Surrey: Colour Library Books, 1995. Print. (ISBN 1-85833-440-3).
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The Rhodes Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Rhodes 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.
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