[Ravensfort] Re: Edric de Aldebury

[Jeff Watson]

Pardon, this was meant to be a private reply.

Edric

Jeff Watson wrote:

> Wonderful thank you, this book does not need photocopies right? I actually
> found both names in an Account Roll from the 13th century, however in the
> actual document Edric was spelled in the latin form Eddricus and listed as
> Edric in the index, Ioin de Aldebury (translated to John of Aldebury) was the
> surname. I found a referance to the Doomsday Book in another book to establish
> the usage of the Edric spelling, I found a referance somewhere to Edric being
> in one of the Dictionarys of English names and thought I would try to find it
> to cut down on paperwork. I was still going to send in the other Documentation
> to establish both names were used in the same period. Is that a good idea or
> should I just eliminate my photo copies all together?
>
> As a side note, my arms will be submitted with this name. The Kingdom Asterisk,
> and the local harold have done some preliminary conflict checking for me, but
> if you have the time could you check for me also? Always helps to have another
> opinion. Already have it half painted on my shield also :)
>
> In Service to the Dream,
> Edric de Aldebury
> "Gules two chevronelles between three roses Or.
>
> doug bell wrote:
>
> > This got sent my way so it will get answered.
> >
> > >Trying to document my name. I am looking for the "Oxford
> > >Dictionary of English Christian Names" anyone around have it or know
> > >someone who does?
> >
> > Edric: This name isn't in Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names by
> > Withycombe.  It is in Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames, page
> > 151 header Edrich as Edric from the Domesday Book in 1066 as a given name.
> >
> > de Aldebury: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames, page 5 header
> > Albury gives David de Aldebury from 1278.
> >
> > The name is an excellent choice for Norman England.
> >
> > Magnus
> > Raven's Heart pursuivant
> >
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