| ![Show Contents]() Druery History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Druery was brought to England in the wave of migration that followed the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Druery family lived in Suffolk. This family was originally from Rouvray, Normandy, and it is from the local form of this place-name, De Rouvray, which literally translates as from Rouvray. 1 In the language of Chaucer, signifies love or courtship: “Of bataille and of chevalrie, Of ladies love and druerie Anon I wol you tell.” Early Origins of the Druery familyThe surname Druery was first found in Suffolk where John de Drury, son and heir of a Norman adventurer settled at Thurston. 2 "The founder of the family in England is mentioned in the Battel-Abbey Boll. He settled first at Thurston and subsequently at Rougham, co. Suffolk, and his descendants Continued in possession of that estate for about six hundred years." 3 "John de Drury, son and heir of the Norman adventurer, settled at Thurston, in Suffolk, and bore for arms "arg, on a chief vert, two mullets pierced or." His descendant Nicholas Drury, of Thurston, living temp. Edward II., married Joane, daughter and heir of Sir Simon Saxham, Knt., and by her had Roger, Nicholas, and John, from which three brothers derived the Drurys of Rougham, Saxham, Hawsted, Egerly, Riddlesworth, Besthorp, Everstone, &c. The founder of the Riddlesworth branch, was Sir Drue Drury, Gentleman Usher of the Privy Chamber to Queen Elizabeth, and one of the keepers of Queen Mary of Scotland." 2 "Drury, Drewry, or Drewery, is an ancient Lincolnshire name. As Drury, and occasionally as Drewery and Druery, it was established in this county and in the adjacent counties of York and Cambridge in the 13th century." 4 Early History of the Druery familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Druery research. Another 133 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1066, 1527, 1531, 1536, 1567, 1579, 1587, 1589, 1607, 1614, 1617, 1623, 1624, 1627, 1641 and 1739 are included under the topic Early Druery History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Druery Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence in the eras before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate regularly changed the spellings of their names as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Druery have been found, including Drury, Drewery, Drewry, Drurie, Drewrie and others. Early Notables of the Druery familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was Sir Dru or Druie, Drury (1531?-1617), an English courtier, the fifth but third surviving son of Sir Robert Drury, knt., of Hedgerley, Buckinghamshire. 5 Sir Robret Drury (d. 1536), was Speaker of the House of Commons, eldest son of Roger Drury, Lord of the Manor of Hawsted, Suffolk. Robert Drury (1567-1607), was a Catholic divine, born of a gentleman's family in Buckinghamshire in 1567. Sir William Drury (1527-1579), was Marshal of Berwick and Lord Justice to...
Another 84 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Druery Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Druery family to Ireland
Some of the Druery family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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For many English families, the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. For such families, the shores of Ireland, Australia, and the New World beckoned. They left their homeland at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. Many arrived after the long voyage sick, starving, and without a penny. But even those were greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. Numerous English settlers who arrived in the United States and Canada at this time went on to make important contributions to the developing cultures of those countries. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Druery were among those contributors:
Druery Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Mary Druery, who arrived in Virginia in 1652 6
- Charles Druery, who landed in Virginia in 1653 6
| Druery migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Druery Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. Thomas G. Druery, (b. 1851), aged 26, English miner, from Durham, England, UK travelling aboard the ship "Pericles" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 5th December 1877 7
- Mrs. Ednea Druery, (b. 1853), aged 24, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Pericles" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 5th December 1877 7
- Miss Agnes Druery, (b. 1875), aged 2, English settler, from Durham, England, UK travelling aboard the ship "Pericles" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 5th December 1877 7
- Mr. John Druery, (b. 1876), aged 1, English settler, from Durham, England, UK travelling aboard the ship "Pericles" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 5th December 1877 7
| Contemporary Notables of the name Druery (post 1700) | + |
- Glenn Druery, Australian ultra-distance cyclist and politician, instrumental in the formation of the Outdoor Recreation Party
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: Cave ut comprehendas
Motto Translation: Be careful to include
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