Wedbyrne History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Wedbyrne family

The surname Wedbyrne was first found in Berwickshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times.

Early History of the Wedbyrne family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wedbyrne research. Another 129 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1332, 1375, 1745, 1495, 1553, 1585, 1639, 1599, 1679, 1505, 1556, 1704, 1641, 1706, 1672, 1710, 1610, 1676, 1616 and 1679 are included under the topic Early Wedbyrne History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Wedbyrne Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wedderburn, Wadderburne, Wetherburne and others.

Early Notables of the Wedbyrne family (pre 1700)

Notable amongst the family name during their early history was James Wedderburn (1495?-1553), Scottish poet, eldest son of James Wedderburn, merchant in Dundee. Another James Wedderburn (1585-1639), was Bishop of Dunblane, the second son of John Wedderburn, mariner and shipowner, Dundee and John Wedderburn (1599-1679), was a Scottish physician, the fifth son of Alexander Wedderburn of Kingennie, town clerk of Dundee. John Wedderburn (ca. 1505-1556)...
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Migration of the Wedbyrne family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Alex Weddeburne arrived in New York in 1820.

The Wedbyrne 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: Aquila non captat muscas
Motto Translation: The eagle is no fly-catcher.