Dodridge History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe origins of the Dodridge name lie with England's ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It comes from when the family lived close to a region called Dodda's ridge. The name is derived from the local of Dodridge, likely in Devon or the southwest country. 1 Early Origins of the Dodridge familyThe surname Dodridge was first found in Devon where the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 list Richard de Doderig as holding lands there at that time. 2 Later Richard Doderugge was listed in Devon in 1353. 3 Early History of the Dodridge familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dodridge research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1218, 1555, 1610, 1621, 1625, 1628, 1646, 1650, 1656 and 1666 are included under the topic Early Dodridge History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Dodridge Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Dodridge were recorded, including Dodderidge, Doderidge, Dodderige, Doderige, Dotteridge and many more. Early Notables of the Dodridge familyNotables of this surname at this time include: Sir John Doddridge (1555-1628), an English lawyer, justice of the king's bench, Member of Parliament. He was son of Richard Doddridge, merchant, of Barnstaple. 4Pentecost Dodderidge (died 1650), was an English...
To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Dodridge family emigrate to North America: Dodridge Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Dodridge Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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