Edlyn History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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• Ireland

Etymology of Edlyn

The saga of the name Edlyn follows a line reaching back through history to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes in Britain. It was a name for someone who worked as a soldier. The surname Edlyn literally means noble protector. The name was derived from the Old English adel helm which literally means "eagle shield." 1

Another source claims the name was "from adel, meaning fine, noble, and ham, meaning a village or castle. " 2

Early Origins of the Edlyn family

Early History of the Edlyn family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Edlyn research. Another 82 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1631, 1659, 1677, 1750 and 1823 are included under the topic Early Edlyn History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Edlyn Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Edlyn were recorded, including Headlam, Adhelm, Eadhelm, Adelhelm, Addlam, Adlum, Adlam and many more.

Early Notables of the Edlyn family

• Richard Edlin or Edlyn (1631-1677), was an English astrologer. He was born 29 Sept. 1631 and was practising in June 1659 what he terms his 'noble science.' 3

Migration of the Edlyn family to Ireland

Some of the Edlyn family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Edlyn family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Edlyn family emigrate to North America: John Adlam who arrived at Nevis in 1670. John Adlum (1759-1836), was a major in the American Provisional Army during the American Revolutionary War, and later a Brigadier General in the Pennsylvania militia.