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![Show Contents]() Geckny History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England
Early Origins of the Geckny familyThe surname Geckny was first found in Devon at Eggesford, a parish, in the union of Crediton, hundred of North Tawton, South Molton and North divisions of Devon. 1 "Eggesford, also a possession of the family of Reigny, like Chumleigh, passed by female heirs to the Coplestones and Chichesters." 2 Early History of the Geckny familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Geckny research. Another 151 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1080, 1091, 1327, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1538 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Geckny History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Geckny Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Geckny has been spelled many different ways, including Regney, Geckney, Regny, Reigney, Reigny, Reginy and many more. Early Notables of the Geckny familyMore information is included under the topic Early Geckny Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Geckny familyThousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Gecknys to arrive in North America: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- Worth, R.N., A History of Devonshire London: Elliot Stock, 62, Paternoster Row, E.G., 1895. Digital
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