Wentbride History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Wentbride familyThe surname Wentbride was first found in Yorkshire 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 year 1375 Robert Wentbridge when held lands. Early History of the Wentbride familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wentbride research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Wentbride History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wentbride Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Wentbridge, Wentbrige, Wentbride and others. Early Notables of the Wentbride familyMore information is included under the topic Early Wentbride Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Wentbride 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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