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Felding History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables

Felding History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Felding family

The surname Felding was first found in Cheshire, where the name is derived from the Old English word, "felding" meaning "a dweller in an open place." "The princely extraction of this noble family from the counts of Hapsburg in Germany is well known; its ancestor, Galfridus, or Geffrey, came into England in the twelfth year of the reign of Henry III., and received large possessions from that monarch." 1

A document dated 9 Edward II., states: "Filius Galfridi filii Galfridi, comitis de Hapsburg et domini in Laufenburg et RinFILDING in Germania." 2 In other words, the name is derived from RinFelden or RinFilding in Germany where they held patrimonial possessions of the house of Hapsburg. John Fildying held Newham in Warwickshire in the twelfth of Henry VI., inherited by his mother Joan, daughter and heir of William Prudhome.

In Cheshire, Ralph Fielding settled on the banks of the River Dee in 1279. In Warwickshire, some of the family were found in the parish of Willey. "This place was anciently called Wilega. In the reign of Elizabeth the manor was possessed by the families of Winter and Leigh, and was afterwards sold among various persons; it subsequently became the property of the noble family of Fielding." 3

And in the hamlet of Barnacle, Warwickshire another branch of the family was established. "In the time of Elizabeth the manor [of Barnacle] was granted to Michael Fielding, from whom it descended to Basil Fielding, Earl of Denbigh." 3

Early History of the Felding family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Felding research. Another 52 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1300, 1327, 1379, 1587, 1608, 1640, 1643, 1650, 1668, 1675, 1680, 1681, 1685, 1703, 1706, 1707, 1711, 1712, 1715, 1717, 1721, 1754 and 1780 are included under the topic Early Felding History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Felding Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Fielding, Fielden, Fieldine, Feilding and others.

Early Notables of the Felding family

Distinguished members of the family include William Feilding, 1st Earl of Denbigh (c.1587-1643), an English naval officer and courtier; Basil Feilding, 2nd Earl of Denbigh (c.1608-1675); William Feilding, 3rd Earl of Denbigh, 2nd Earl of Desmond (1640-1685), Custos Rotulorum of Leicestershire (1680-1681); Basil Feilding, 4th Earl of Denbigh, 3rd Earl of Desmond (1668-1717), a British peer, Teller of the Exchequer (1712-1715), Lord...
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Migration of the Felding family to Ireland

Some of the Felding 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.

Felding migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Felding Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Mr. Joseph Felding, aged 19, who arrived in Virginia aboard the ship "David" in 1635 4

Felding Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. George Anton Felding, aged 20, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York in 1838 aboard the ship "Charlotte" 5
Mr. John Felding, aged 30, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York in 1870 aboard the ship "Cambria" 5
Cath Felding, aged 28, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York in 1870 aboard the ship "Cambria" 5
Francis Felding, aged 10, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York in 1870 aboard the ship "Cambria" 5
Chas Felding, aged 1, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York in 1870 aboard the ship "Cambria" 5
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Felding Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Mathias Felding, aged 40, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York in 1904 aboard the ship "Zeeland" 5
Mr. Bernhard Felding, aged 21, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York in 1904 aboard the ship "Kroonland" 5
Maria Felding, aged 34, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York in 1904 aboard the ship "Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" 5
Teres Felding, aged 17, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York in 1905 aboard the ship "Statendam" 5
Mr. Edward W. Felding, aged 16, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York in 1906 aboard the ship "Teutonic" 5
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Felding migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Felding Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century

Miss M Felding, who arrived in Fremantle, Australia in 1910 aboard the ship "Kyarra" 6

The Felding Motto +

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: Crescit sub pondere virtus
Motto Translation: Virtue thrives under oppression.

Citations +

Shirley, Evelyn Philip, The Noble and Gentle Men of England; The Arms and Descents. Westminster: John Bower Nichols and Sons, 1866, Print.
Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
Pilgrim Ship's of 1600's Retrieved January 6th 2023, retrieved from https://www.packrat-pro.com/ships/shiplist.htm
Ellis Island Search retrieved 9th February 2023. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
National Archives of Australia Retrieved 9th February 2023. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ListingReports/PassengerListing.aspx