Ridglay History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Ridglay surname is thought to be a habitational name, derived perhaps from the place name Rugeley, in Staffordshire. Early Origins of the Ridglay familyThe surname Ridglay was first found in Staffordshire 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 Ridglay familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ridglay research. Another 63 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1614, 1667 and 1734 are included under the topic Early Ridglay History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ridglay Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Ridgeley, Ridgley, Ridgly and others. Early Notables of the Ridglay familyAnother 37 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Ridglay Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Ridglay family to IrelandSome of the Ridglay family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Ridglay familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Thomas Ridgley, who settled in Virginia in 1635; Richard Ridgill, who arrived in Maryland in 1670; William Ridgell, who came to Jamaica in 1684; Thomas Ridgley, who settled in New Orleans in 1823.
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