| ![Show Contents]() Peddie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Scotland Early Origins of the Peddie familyThe surname Peddie was first found in Perthshire where the surname is probably a variant of Peattie. The family were traditionally descended from Peada, King of Mercia, about the year 640. "The surname also occurs frequently in Cromarty parish session records and is found in Angus in fifteenth century. Edward Pedy witnessed resignation of the bell of S, Meddan to Sir John Ogilvy in 1447. Three individuals named Peddy were among those to whom the lands of Kynclwyne (Kinclune) were leased in 1485. George Pedy was inhabitant of Leith, 1566. Thomas Baldwin Peddie (1808-1889), manufacturer and philanthropist, 'one of the most respected and venerated men' of Newark, New Jersey, was born in Edinburgh. John Peddie, portioner of Kinclune, 1685." 1 "Robert Peattie [was found] in Quhitswme, 1665, and two more of the name in the neighborhood (Lauder). There is said to be Peattie in Kincardineshire and another in Angus." 1 Early History of the Peddie familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Peddie research. Another 104 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1447, 1485 and 1665 are included under the topic Early Peddie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Peddie Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Peddie, Peddy, Petty, Peatty, Peaddie, Peattie and others. Early Notables of the Peddie familyNotable among the family at this time was
 Peddie migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Peddie Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- William Peddie, who settled in East New Jersey in 1684
Peddie Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- John Peddie, who settled in Virginia in 1747
- James Peddie, who settled in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1766
Peddie Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Andrew Peddie, who settled in Colorado in 1859
| Peddie migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Peddie Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Stuart Peddie, who settled in Montreal in 1797
Peddie Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Donald Peddie, who was on record in Ontario in 1832
| Peddie migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Peddie Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. G. Peddie, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Gloucester" arriving in Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand on 28th December 1858 2
- Mrs. Janet Peddie, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Gloucester" arriving in Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand on 28th December 1858 2
- William S. Peddie, aged 31, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Douglas" in 1873
- Beatrice Peddie, aged 28, a servant, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Douglas" in 1873
- Mary Peddie, aged 54, a servant, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Douglas" in 1873
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Peddie (post 1700) | + |
- Thomas B Peddie (1808-1889), Edinburgh born, American philanthropist, eponym of the Peddie school in New Jersey
- Thomas Baldwin Peddie (1808-1889), American Republican politician, Member of New Jersey State House of Assembly from Essex County, 1864-65; Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, 1866-70 3
- Douglas H. Peddie, American Republican politician, Mayor of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, 1956-64 3
- William Peddie (1805-1893), Scottish Presbyterian minister, son of the James Peddie, editor of the United Presbyterian Magazine
- James Peddie (1758-1845), Scottish Presbyterian divine from Perth, son of James Peddie, a brewer
- John Dick Peddie, Scottish politician member of the UK Parliament for Kilmarnock District of Burghs, in 1880
- John Hope Peddie (1876-1928), Scottish football player
- Captain John Peddie (d. 1840), British Naval officer
- James Mortimer Peddie (1905-1978), Baron Peddie, company Chairman
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: Consulto
Motto Translation: Resolution
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Peddie migration to the United States 
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