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Douglas
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The Douglases were one of Scotland's most powerful families. It is therefore
remarkable that their origins remain obscure. The name itself is territorial and it
has been suggested that it originates from lands by Douglas Water received by a
Flemish knight from the Abbey of Kelso. However, the first certain record of the
name relates to a William de Dufglas who, between 1175 and 1199.....
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Heraldry Database: Parry
Parry
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Surname: Parry
Branch: Parry
Origins: Welsh
More Info: Wales
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Background: Probably a contraction of Ap Harry, the son of Harry. In the Welsh it also signifies ready, prepared, equal, like; Para, endurance, one capable of enduring. The name may be local, from Parys, a mountain in Wales, so called from parhous, inexhaustible (mines); or Pres, brass, copper, ore.
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 Motto: Tu ne cede malis, Yield not to misfortunes. Arms: A fesse, between three lozenges azure within a bordure of hte last. Crest: Three battle-axes, erect, ppr.. View the Heraldry Dictionary for help.
Surname dictionaries indicate that the origin of the surname is Welsh, derived from the patronymic system where the phrase 'ap Harry', meaning 'son of Harry', became combined to form the one word 'Parry'. Published pedigrees (often unproven) support this in that they start from family lines whose names change each generation, leading to someone called Harry, whose descendants then take the Parry surname.
Famous Parry's:
Blanche Parry - lady in waiting to Queen Elizabeth I
Caleb Hillier Parry - British physician
Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry - English Composer
Sir William Edward Parry - English Rear Admiral and arctic explorer
Name Variations: Parry, Parrey, Parrie.
References:One or more of the following publications has been referenced for this article.The General Armory; Sir Bernard Burke - 1842.
A Handbook of Mottoes; C.N. Elvin - 1860.
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