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The surname Watney was first found in Surrey 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 in that shire.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Watney research. Another 159 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Watney History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Watney, Watnie, Watknee and others.
Distinguished members of the family include