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![Show Contents]() Lynd History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Lynd surname comes from an Upper German word "lind," which meant "tender" or "gentle hearted." In some instances, especially in Saxony, the surname evolved from the personal name Lindemuth. In general, the similar phonetic name Linde comes from "Linden," which was a type of tree. Early Origins of the Lynd familyThe surname Lynd was first found in Prussia, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Chronicles first mention Hainrich der Lind in Constance in 1254. Early History of the Lynd familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lynd research. Another 114 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1780, 1784, 1799, 1820, 1834, 1862 and 1887 are included under the topic Early Lynd History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lynd Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Lind, Lynd, Lint, Lynt and others. Early Notables of the Lynd familyProminent figures of the time who bore the name Lynd were Anton Franz Hermann Lindt, a general in the Saxon army, who was ennobled in 1780. He was born in Frankfurt a.M. but moved with the family to Dresden. In 1784 he became general-inspector of the infantry, and in 1799 General of...
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 Lynd migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Lynd Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- John Lynd, who arrived in New Jersey in 1675 1
Lynd Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Mathew Lynd, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1774
- James Lynd, who landed in America in 1792 1
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Lynd Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- John Lynd, aged 39, who arrived in South Australia in 1859 aboard the ship "David McIvor"
| Contemporary Notables of the name Lynd (post 1700) | + |
- Staughton Craig Lynd (b. 1929), American conscientious objector, peace activist and civil rights activist, son of Helen Merrell Lynd and Robert Staughton Lynd
- Robert Staughton Lynd (1892-1970), American sociologist and professor at Columbia University, New York City
- Helen Merrell Lynd (1896-1982), American sociologist and social philosopher
- Major-General William Elmer Lynd (1893-1968), American Air Officer, Staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet (1942-1943) 2
- Sylvia Lynd (1888-1952), née Dryhurst, English poet, essayist, short story writer and novelist
- Robert Lynd (1879-1949), Irish essayist, editor of poetry and urbane literary essayist
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: Sub manu solius dei
Motto Translation: Under the hand of the kingdom of God.
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2012, April 10) William Lynd. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Lynd/William_Elmer/USA.html
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