| Peden History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms The name Peden derived from the Scottish Gaelic Paidin and is a "pet or diminutive form of Padruig, 'little Pat' or 'Paddy'," which in turn is derived from the name Patrick. In Latin, the name is Padinus. 1 Early Origins of the Peden familyThe surname Peden was first found in Dumfriesshire where the first entries are in the Latin form: " Padinus filius Kerkau, 'aput corrukes,' was one of the witnesses to the Diuise de Stobbo, c. 1190. Padinus, prepositus, witnessed an undated charter of three acres of Karruderes by Walter del Bois. Patin Mac Gillenef is in record in the reign of William the Lion, and Padyn, a chaplain, who witnessed a charter of confirmation by the Chapter of Dunblane, c. 1235, is doubtless Padin, presbyter of Mothel (Muthill) who appears in 1239. "1 Early History of the Peden familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Peden research. Another 223 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1190, 1235, 1376, 1472, 1570, 1572, 1590, 1599, 1605, 1626, 1648, 1663, 1666, 1670, 1671, 1686 and 1715 are included under the topic Early Peden History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Peden Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Padyn, Padian, Padgen, Padine, Paddon and others. Early Notables of the Peden familyNotable amongst the family at this time was - Alexander Peden (1626-1686), also known as Prophet Peden, one of the leading forces in the Covenanter movement. He "was born in or about 1626, according to some at the farm of Auchencloich, Ayrshire...
- After the Restoration of Charles II, Peden had to leave his parish under the Middletons Ejectment Act in 1663. For ten years he wandered far and wide, bringing comfort and succor to his co-religionist...
Peden RankingIn the United States, the name Peden is the 6,022nd most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 2 Migration of the Peden family to IrelandSome of the Peden 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.
Peden migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Peden Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Eliz'th Peden, who arrived in South Carolina in 1772
- Alex'r Peden, who arrived in South Carolina in 1772
- Alexander Peden, who arrived in South Carolina in 1772 3
- David Peden, who landed in South Carolina in 1772 3
- Janet Peden, who landed in South Carolina in 1772 3
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Peden Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- David Peden, who settled in Baltimore sometime between 1802 and 1828
- Edward Peden, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1808 3
- James Peden, who settled in New York, NY in 1816
- Robert Peden, who arrived in America in 1840 3
- Thomas Peden, who arrived in Mobile, Ala in 1860 3
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Peden migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Peden Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Adam G. Peden, who settled in Ontario in 1871
Peden Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century- Alexander Peden, who settled in Montreal in 1910
Peden migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Peden Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- David Peden, a weaver, who arrived in New South Wales, Australia sometime between 1825 and 1832
- Mr. Robert Peden, Scottish convict who was convicted in Ayr, Scotland for 7 years, transported aboard the "Fairlie" on 14th October 1833, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 4
Peden migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Peden Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. William Peden, British settler travelling from London, UK with 1 child aboard the ship "Assaye" arriving in Auckland, North Island, New Zealand on 26th December 1874 5
- Mr. Peter Peden, (b. 1950), aged 26, Scottish settler travelling from Glasgow aboard the ship "Pomona" arriving in Bluff, Southland, South Island, New Zealand on 14th April 1876 6
Contemporary Notables of the name Peden (post 1700) | + |
- Preston Elmer Peden (1914-1985), U.S. Representative from Oklahoma
- Leslie Earl Peden (1923-2002), American Major League Baseball catcher
- Technician Fifth Grade Forrest E Peden (d. 1945), American soldier awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1945
- W. Chris Peden, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008 7
- Robert J. Peden, American Republican politician, Presidential Elector for Texas, 2000 7
- Preston Elmer Peden (1914-1985), American Democratic Party politician, U.S. Representative from Oklahoma 7th District, 1947-49 7
- Katherine Peden, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 1964; Candidate for U.S. Senator from Kentucky, 1968 7
- Allen V. Peden, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 8th District, 1933 7
- Alexander Peden (1626-1686), also known as Prophet Peden in Scotland was one of the leading forces in the Covenanter movement
- Flight Lieutenant David Murray Peden DFC, QC (1923-2022), Canadian Air Force bomber pilot, lawyer, and author from Winnipeg, Manitoba, best known for his 1979 memoir A Thousand Shall Fall
- ... (Another 5 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Historic Events for the Peden family | + |
- Mr. David G Peden (b. 1913), Scottish Ordinary Seaman serving for the Royal Navy from Glasgow, Scotland, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 8
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- New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
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- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 4) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
- H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour, Men Lost in the Sinking of H.M.S. Hood, 24th May 1941. (Retrieved 2016, July 15) . Retrieved from http://www.hmshood.com/crew/memorial/roh_24may41.htm
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