The surname Wrens was first found in Durham where they held a family seat from early times, and were originally descended from Ralph de Raines who was granted lands by William, Duke of Albany in that shire. They were originally from Rennes in Normandy where they also held lands from their Lord, William de Aubigny of Belvoir.
The famed architect Sir Christopheer Wren (1632-1723), was born at East Knoyle, near Tisbury, Wiltshire.
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Early History of the Wrens family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wrens research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1553, 1585, 1624, 1632, 1634, 1635, 1638, 1666, 1667, 1692 and 1723 are included under the topic Early Wrens History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Notable of this family during the Middle Ages was Matthew Wren (1585-1667), English divine, Bishop of Ely, eldest son of Francis Wren (1553-1624), mercer, of London; Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723), one of the best known and highest acclaimed English architects in history, responsible for rebuilding 51 churches... Another 47 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Wrens Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Wrens family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Thomas Wrenn who settled in Virginia in 1635; Nicholas Wrenn settled in Virginia in 1653; Francis Wrenn settled in Virginia in 1650; Jane Wren settled in New York in 1820 with her four children..
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