Wedhill History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Wedhill familyThe surname Wedhill was first found in Herefordshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held lands. Early History of the Wedhill familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wedhill research. Another 72 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Wedhill History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wedhill Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Wednisson, Wednester, Wedninson, Wedhill and others. Early Notables of the Wedhill familyMore information is included under the topic Early Wedhill Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Wedhill familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: 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..
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