Harriden History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Harriden

What does the name Harriden mean?

The name Harriden first arose amongst the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is derived from their having lived in the village of Harrowden in Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire.

Early Origins of the Harriden family

The surname Harriden was first found in Bedfordshire (Old English: Bedanfordscir), located in Southeast-central England, formerly part of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Harrowden is a one-street hamlet in Bedfordshire. Great Harrowden and Little Harrowden are parishes and villages in Northamptonshire that date back to the Domesday Book of 1086 where collectively they were known as Hargedone. 1 The place name literally means "hill of the heathen shrines or temples," from the Old English words "hearg" + "dun." 2 Ironically "Little" Harrowden has more inhabitants that "Great" Harroweden and that has been the case for more than 100 years. In the 15th century the manors of Great and Little Harrowden were held by Sir William Vaux who was slain at the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471. Great Harrowden Hall was built between 1716 and 1719. The All Saints Church dates back to Norman times and is famous for its medieval Doom (painting.) There is also a brass to William Harrowden from the 16th century located there.

Early History of the Harriden family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Harriden research. Another 59 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1086 and 1756 are included under the topic Early Harriden History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Harriden Spelling Variations

One relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Harriden has appeared include Harraden, Harradine, Haridine, Harridine, Horoden, Harnden, Herndon and many more.

Early Notables of the Harriden family

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Harriden migration to Australia +

Harriden Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Stephen Harriden, aged 34, a farm labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1849 aboard the ship "Sir Edward Parry" 3
Stephen Harriden, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Sir Edward Parry" in 1849 3
Maria Harriden, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Sir Edward Parry" in 1849 3
John Harriden, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Sir Edward Parry" in 1849 3
Henry Harriden, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Sir Edward Parry" in 1849 3
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Sources +

Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) The SIR EDWARD PARRY 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849SirEdwardParry.htm