Jerrie Surname HistoryEarly Origins of the Jerrie familyThe surname Jerrie was first found in Leicestershire 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 1221 when Ralph Jory held lands. Early History of the Jerrie familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jerrie research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Jerrie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Jerrie Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Jerrie include Jory, Jorie, Jorey and others. Early Notables of the Jerrie familyMore information is included under the topic Early Jerrie Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Jerrie familyA great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Edw. Jory, who came to Virginia in 1664; James Jory, who was naturalized in Illinois in 1832; William Jory, who was naturalized in Oregon in 1851; as well as Thomas Jorey, who was on record in Ohio in 1851..
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