Vellay History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Vellay familyThe surname Vellay was first found in Berwickshire an ancient county of Scotland, presently part of the Scottish Borders Council Area, located in the eastern part of the Borders Region of Scotland. The earliest Scottish bearers of this name are likely descended from Will the Crowner Gunn. Although the name has also long existed in England where they are believed to be descended from Baron Welles, the Duke of Somerset, a Norman Baron from Welles in Normandy who was granted Rockingham Castle. Early History of the Vellay familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vellay research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1214, 1435, 1577, 1581, 1625 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Vellay History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Vellay Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Willis, Wilis and others. Early Notables of the Vellay familyMore information is included under the topic Early Vellay Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Vellay family to IrelandSome of the Vellay family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Vellay familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Ann Willis, who arrived in Virginia in 1620; Charles Willis, who is on record in Maryland in 1677; Edward, Elizabeth, Joe, John, Mary, and Thomas Willis, who all settled in Virginia in 1635.
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