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![Show Contents]() Werdynd History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The saga of the name Werdynd follows a line reaching back through history to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes in Britain. It was a name for someone who worked as a guard or watchman. Interestingly, the name Werdynd was originally from the Anglo-French word wardein, meaning guardian. Early Origins of the Werdynd familyThe surname Werdynd was first found in Hertfordshire where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Werdynd familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Werdynd research. Another 111 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1273, 1352, 1379, 1614, 1627, 1640, 1664, 1683, 1716 and 1758 are included under the topic Early Werdynd History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Werdynd 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 Werdynd were recorded, including Warden, Wardan, Werden and others. Early Notables of the Werdynd familyNotables of this surname at this time include: 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...
Another 50 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Werdynd Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Werdynd 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 Werdynd family emigrate to North America: Thomas Warden settled in Virginia in 1623; James and Joseph Warden settled in New York State in 1804; William Warden settled in Virginia in 1774.
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