Woldrand History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Woldrand family

Early History of the Woldrand family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Woldrand research. Another 96 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1412, 1422, 1615, 1640, 1650, 1683, 1689, 1690 and 1730 are included under the topic Early Woldrand History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Woldrand Spelling Variations

Woldrand has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Woldrand have been found, including Waldron, Walrond, Walrand, Waldren, Waldrond and others.

Early Notables of the Woldrand family

Distinguished members of the family include Sir John Walrond of Wiltshire; Major Richard Waldron (Waldern, Walderne) (1615-1689), English settler and magistrate to colonial Dover, New Hampshire from Alcester, Warwickshire rising to become Chief Justice for New Hampshire in 1683, later killed viciously in the Cocheco...
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Migration of the Woldrand family to Ireland

Some of the Woldrand family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 38 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Woldrand family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Woldrands to arrive on North American shores: Alexander Waldron, who came to New Hampshire in 1630; Isaac, William and Richard Waldron, who settled in Rhode Island in 1630; Edward Waldron, who arrived in Boston in 1630.