Metherell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Metherell family

The surname Metherell was first found in Cumberland (now called Cumbria) as Wetheral, a village and civil parish that dates back to c. 1100 when it was first listed as Wetherhala.

The place name literally means "nook of land where wether-sheep are kept," from the Old English words "wether" + "halh." 1 One of the first records of the name was found here with Richard de Wederhal who was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Cumberland in 1332. William Wethereld, Wetherald, Wetherold was listed in Suffolk (1429-1433). 2

Hugh de Wederhale was listed in Cumberland during the reign of Edward I., and Adam de Wederhal, horner was listed during the reign of Edward II., as a Freeman of York. 3

Early History of the Metherell family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Metherell research. Another 46 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1726, 1754, 1764, 1768, 1770, 1772, 1775, 1776, 1780, 1781, 1782, 1800, 1807, 1808, 1826, 1830, 1832, 1842, 1846 and 1875 are included under the topic Early Metherell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Metherell Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wetherall, Weatherall, Wetherell, Metherall and many more.

Early Notables of the Metherell family

Notable amongst the family name during their early history was Nathan Wetherell D.D. (1726-1808), English academic administrator at the University of Oxford. He was Dean of Hereford, Master of University College, Oxford (1764-1807) and Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University...
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Migration of the Metherell family to Ireland

Some of the Metherell family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 169 words (12 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Metherell migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Metherell Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Agnes Metherell, aged 29, originally from Little River, Jamaica, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Abangarez" from Kingston, Jamaica 4
Marshall Metherell, aged 37, originally from Tavistock, England, who arrived in New York in 1923 aboard the ship "Volendam" from Southampton, England 4
Annie Metherell, aged 33, originally from Tavistock, England, who arrived in New York in 1923 aboard the ship "Volendam" from Southampton, England 4

Metherell migration to Australia +

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

Metherell Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

James Metherell, aged 44, a farm labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Amazon" 5

Contemporary Notables of the name Metherell (post 1700) +

Dr. Terry Alan Metherell (1947-1981), former Australian politician, Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Davidson (1981-1992)
Len Metherell (b. 1908), Australian rules footballer who played in the 1930s
Jack Metherell (1912-1992), Australian rules footballer who played in the 1930s

Historic Events for the Metherell family +

HMS Cornwall

Denis Richard Metherell (d. 1942), British Band Corporal aboard the HMS Cornwall when she was struck by air bombers and sunk; he died in the sinking 6

Citations +

Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
South Australian Register Tuesday 3 February 1852. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) AMAZON 1852. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/amazon1852.shtml
Force Z Survivors Crew List HMS Cornwall (Retrieved 2018, February 13th) - Retrieved from https://www.forcez-survivors.org.uk/biographies/listcornwallcrew.html#A