Reedie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Early Origins of the Reedie family

The surname Reedie was first found in Angus (Gaelic: Aonghas), part of the Tayside region of northeastern Scotland, and present day Council Area of Angus, formerly known as Forfar or Forfarshire, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Early History of the Reedie family

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Reedie Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Reddy, Reddie, Readdie, Reedie, Reidie and others.

Early Notables of the Reedie family

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Migration of the Reedie family to Ireland

Some of the Reedie 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.

Reedie migration to Australia +

Reedie Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

John Reedie, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Moffatt" in 1839 1
Jane Milnes Reedie, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Moffatt" in 1839 1
Margaret Reedie, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Moffatt" in 1839 1
James Reedie, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Moffatt" in 1839 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Reedie (post 1700) +

Sir Criag Collins Reedie G.B.E., C.B.E., (b. 1941), born in Stirling, Scotland, Scottish sports administrator and president of the World Anti-Doping Agency, appointed Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire on 8th June 2018, for services to Sport 2

The Reedie 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: Reddie aye reddie

Sources +

State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) MOFFATT 1839. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1839Moffatt.htm
"Birthday and New Year Honours Lists (1940 to 2019)." Issue 62507, 28 December 2018 | London Gazette, The Gazette, Dec. 2018, www.thegazette.co.uk/honours-lists