Velley History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Velley familyThe surname Velley 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 Velley familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Velley research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1214, 1435, 1577, 1581, 1625 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Velley History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Velley Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Willis, Wilis and others. Early Notables of the Velley familyMore information is included under the topic Early Velley Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Velley family to IrelandSome of the Velley family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Velley Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
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