Langredge History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Anglo-Saxon name Langredge comes from when the family resided in the region of Langridge in the county of Somerset. Langredge is a habitation name from the broad category of surnames that were derived from place-names. They were derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Other local names are derived from the names of houses, manors, estates, regions, and entire counties. Early Origins of the Langredge familyThe surname Langredge was first found in Somerset at Langridge, a civil parish and small village that dates back to the Domesday Book where it was listed as Lancheris. 1 Literally, the place name means "long ridge," from the Old English words "lang" + hrycg." 2 St Mary Magdalene's Church at Langridge dates back to the 12th century. "The church is an ancient structure with a square tower, and consists of a nave and chancel, between which is a highly-enriched Norman arch; there is a Norman arch of plainer character in the south porch. In rebuilding the rectoryhouse a few years since, several coffins and skulls, and a silver-mounted battle-axe, were discovered." 3 "The Langridges of Sussex appear to be indigenous to that county, and the name De Langrigg is found there in the 14th century." 4 Langbridge Manor is a manor house on the Isle of Wight. It is related to Ashey manor (also on the Isle of Wight) as it seems that both were granted in the early 13th century. As of 1912, it was the property of Mr. Edward Carter, who purchased it in 1906. Early History of the Langredge familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Langredge research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Langredge History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Langredge 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 Langredge include Langridge, Langrich, Langriche, Langrick, Langrige, Langredge, Langrish, Langrith and many more. Early Notables of the Langredge familyMore information is included under the topic Early Langredge Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Langredge family to IrelandSome of the Langredge 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.
The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 5 Langredge Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century
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