Wedlock History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Wedlock family

The surname Wedlock was first found in Wiltshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1180 when Turstin, son of Wudelach, held estates in the shire.

Early History of the Wedlock family

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Wedlock Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Woodlock, Woodlake, Woodloch, Woodlach, Wudlock, Wudlake, Wouldlock, Wouldlake, Wedlock, Woodluck and many more.

Early Notables of the Wedlock family

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Migration of the Wedlock family to Ireland

Some of the Wedlock family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 87 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Wedlock migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Wedlock Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Ann Wedlock, aged 21, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Lord Raglan" 1
Richard Wedlock, aged 22, a helston, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Nile"
William Wedlock, aged 18, a miner, who arrived in South Australia in 1858 aboard the ship "General Hewett"
Johanna Wedlock, aged 38, who arrived in South Australia in 1858 aboard the ship "General Hewett"

Contemporary Notables of the name Wedlock (post 1700) +

Fred Wedlock (1942-2010), English folk singer, best known for his UK hit single "The Oldest Swinger In Town, born in Bristol
William John "Billy" Wedlock (1880-1965), nicknamed "Fatty" and "India Rubber Man", English footballer from Bristol

Citations +

South Australian Register Wednesday 25th October 1854. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Lord Raglan 1854. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/lordraglan1854.shtml