Rens History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Rens family

The surname Rens was first found in Durham where they held a family seat from early times, and were originally descended from Ralph de Raines who was granted lands by William, Duke of Albany in that shire. They were originally from Rennes in Normandy where they also held lands from their Lord, William de Aubigny of Belvoir.

The famed architect Sir Christopheer Wren (1632-1723), was born at East Knoyle, near Tisbury, Wiltshire.

Early History of the Rens family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rens research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1553, 1585, 1624, 1632, 1634, 1635, 1638, 1666, 1667, 1692 and 1723 are included under the topic Early Rens History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rens Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wren, Wrenn and others.

Early Notables of the Rens family

Matthew Wren (1585-1667), English divine, Bishop of Ely, eldest son of Francis Wren (1553-1624), mercer, of London; Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723), one of the best known and highest acclaimed English architects in history, responsible for rebuilding 51 churches in the City of London after the Great Fire...
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Migration of the Rens family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Thomas Wrenn who settled in Virginia in 1635; Nicholas Wrenn settled in Virginia in 1653; Francis Wrenn settled in Virginia in 1650; Jane Wren settled in New York in 1820 with her four children..

Contemporary Notables of the name Rens (post 1700) +

Clifford C. Rens, American Republican politician, Member of Missouri State House of Representatives from St. Louis City 2nd District, 1927-28, 1931-32 1

Sources +

The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 21) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html