| ![Show Contents]() Reigney History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
- Origins Available:
England
Early Origins of the Reigney familyThe surname Reigney was first found in Devon at Eggesford, a parish, in the union of Crediton, hundred of North Tawton, South Molton and North divisions of Devon. 1 "Eggesford, also a possession of the family of Reigny, like Chumleigh, passed by female heirs to the Coplestones and Chichesters." 2 Early History of the Reigney familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Reigney research. Another 151 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1080, 1091, 1327, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1538 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Reigney History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Reigney Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Reigney were recorded, including Regney, Geckney, Regny, Reigney, Reigny, Reginy and many more. Early Notables of the Reigney family- the Reigney family of Devon
Migration of the Reigney familyTo escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Reigney family emigrate to North America: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- Worth, R.N., A History of Devonshire London: Elliot Stock, 62, Paternoster Row, E.G., 1895. Digital
 |
