Pedie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Early Origins of the Pedie family

The surname Pedie was first found in Perthshire where the surname is probably a variant of Peattie. The family were traditionally descended from Peada, King of Mercia, about the year 640.

"The surname also occurs frequently in Cromarty parish session records and is found in Angus in fifteenth century. Edward Pedy witnessed resignation of the bell of S, Meddan to Sir John Ogilvy in 1447. Three individuals named Peddy were among those to whom the lands of Kynclwyne (Kinclune) were leased in 1485. George Pedy was inhabitant of Leith, 1566. Thomas Baldwin Peddie (1808-1889), manufacturer and philanthropist, 'one of the most respected and venerated men' of Newark, New Jersey, was born in Edinburgh. John Peddie, portioner of Kinclune, 1685." 1

"Robert Peattie [was found] in Quhitswme, 1665, and two more of the name in the neighborhood (Lauder). There is said to be Peattie in Kincardineshire and another in Angus." 1

Early History of the Pedie family

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Pedie Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Peddie, Peddy, Petty, Peatty, Peaddie, Peattie and others.

Early Notables of the Pedie family

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Migration of the Pedie family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: William Peddie, who came to East New Jersey in 1684; Richard Peaty, who arrived in Virginia in 1684; John Peddie, who came to Virginia in 1747; James Peddie, who settled in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1766.

The Pedie Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Consulto
Motto Translation: Resolution

Citations +

Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)