Playdell History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Playdell familyThe surname Playdell was first found in Wiltshire where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the Playdell familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Playdell research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1601, 1640, 1644, 1660, 1689, 1693 and 1768 are included under the topic Early Playdell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Playdell Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Pleydell, Playdell and others. Early Notables of the Playdell familyDistinguished members of the family include Sir Charles Pleydell of Midgehall, Wiltshire; John Pleydell (c 1601-1693), an English politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1660 and 1689... Migration of the Playdell familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Francis Sheridan Pleydell arrived in Philadelphia in 1874.
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: Imitari quam invidere Motto Translation: To imitate rather than envy. |