Werdon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Werdon

Werdon is an Anglo-Saxon name. The name was originally given to a guard or watchman. Interestingly, the name Werdon was originally from the Anglo-French word wardein, meaning guardian.

Early Origins of the Werdon family

Early History of the Werdon family

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Werdon Spelling Variations

One relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Werdon has appeared include Warden, Wardan, Werden and others.

Early Notables of the Werdon family

John Warden, English politician, Member of Parliament for Hereford in 1614; and Sir John Werden (also Worden), 1st Baronet Cholmeaton in the County of Chester (1640-1716), an English barrister, judge, politician, and diplomat. Born in Cholmeaton, he was the eldest son of Robert Werden and became Baron of the Exchequer...
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