Valee History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsValee is a name that came to England in the 11th century wave of migration that was set off by the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Valee family lived in Northumberland. Their name, however, is a reference to La Val, in the lower Marne valley of Normandy, the family's place of residence prior to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Checking further we found the name was derived from the Old French word val, meaning valley. The Magni Rotuli Scaccarii Normanniae listed Roger de la Vale in Normandy in 1180. 1 Early Origins of the Valee familyThe surname Valee was first found in Northumberland where they were granted land by William the Conqueror. The family were originally known as Delaval and took their name from the Castle of La Val in the lower Marne valley in Normandy. Some of the first records of the family were found north, in Scotland. "About 1190 Gilbert de la Val witnessed a charter by William de Hauekeristone of certain lands in the territory of Innerwick to the Abbey of Kelso. " 2 The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 listed Eustace del Val and Hugh de la Val as holding lands in Northumberland at that time. 3 Early History of the Valee familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Valee research. Another 87 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1190, 1364, 1578, 1582, 1583, 1604 and 1655 are included under the topic Early Valee History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Valee Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Valee has been recorded under many different variations, including Vale, Vail, Veil, Fale, Fail and others. Early Notables of the Valee familyAnother 37 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Valee Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Valee family to IrelandSome of the Valee family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Valees were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Valee Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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: In te domine speravi Motto Translation: In thee, O Lord, I have placed my hope.
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