| ![Show Contents]() Wyld History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The ancient Normans that arrived in England following the Conquest of 1066 are the initial ancestors from which the many generations of the Wyld family have grown. The name Wyld was given to a member of the family who was a person of wild or undisciplined character. Looking back even further, we found the name was originally derived from the Old English word wilde, meaning untamed or uncivilized. Early Origins of the Wyld familyThe surname Wyld was first found in Berkshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the manor of Wyld Court, being descended from Ulric Wilde, a Domesday tenant in that county. Early History of the Wyld familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wyld research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1590, 1609, 1610, 1611, 1647, 1648, 1659, 1660, 1665, 1669, 1679, 1682, 1683 and 1725 are included under the topic Early Wyld History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wyld Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Wyld has been recorded under many different variations, including Wild, Wilde, Wildee, Wylde and others. Early Notables of the Wyld familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was - John Wilde or Wylde (1590-1669), Chief Baron of the exchequer, son and heir of George Wylde of Kempsey, Worcestershire, Serjeant-at-Law. 1
- Robert Wild or Wylde (1609-1679), was an English Puritan divine and poet, son of Robert Wild, a shoemaker of St. Ives, Huntingdonshire
 Migration of the Wyld family to Ireland
Some of the Wyld family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 31 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Wyld migration to the United States | + |
To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Wylds were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America:
Wyld Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Jon Wyld, who arrived in Virginia in 1653
- Daniel Wyld, who arrived in Virginia in 1676
Wyld Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Abel Wyld, who arrived in Maryland in 1722
| Wyld migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Wyld Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Philip Wyld, English convict from Derby, who was transported aboard the "Albion" on May 29, 1828, settling in New South Wales, Australia 2
- Miss Emma Wyld, English convict who was convicted in Birmingham, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Elizabeth and Henry" on 11th February 1848, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 3
| Wyld migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Wyld Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- William Wyld, who landed in Wanganui, New Zealand in 1840
- Mary Wyld, aged 27, a servant, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Celestial Queen" in 1872
| Contemporary Notables of the name Wyld (post 1700) | + |
- James Wyld Sr. (1790-1836), English geographer royal who was for fourteen years in the quartermaster-general's office
- James Wyld (1812-1887), English geographer, son of James Wyld Sr
- Mr. Gervase Wyld, British sheriff, held the joint position of Sheriff of Nottingham, England from 1669 to 1670
- Henry Wyld (1822-1890), Gresham professor of music, born at Bushey, Hertfordshire, son of Henry Wylde
- Mr. Isaac Wyld, British sheriff, held the joint position of Sheriff of Nottingham, England from 1733 to 1734, he was Mayor in 1759
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: Veritas victrix
Motto Translation: Truth Conquered.
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