| ![Show Contents]() Reigny History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England Early Origins of the Reigny familyThe surname Reigny 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 Reigny familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Reigny 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 Reigny History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Reigny Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Reigny include Regney, Geckney, Regny, Reigney, Reigny, Reginy and many more. Early Notables of the Reigny familyMore information is included under the topic Early Reigny Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Reigny familyA great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: 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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