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Reynolds Family History
Reynolds Genealogy & Family TreeReynolds is an English name from Somerset, England, where the family was given lands by William the Conqueror in the 11th Century. It comes from the Old French name Reinold, which turned into the given name Reginald, which means “brave counselor.” Roots for this name can also be found in Ireland. The family motto is Jus meum tuebor, which means “I will defend my right.”
Other spellings include “Reynalds,” “Reynell,” “Rennell,” “Rennels,” “Renaud,” “Renaut,” “Renouf,” “Rennard,” and “Renals.” Notable people with the surname include American actor Burt Reynolds (Gunsmoke, Deliverance, Smokey and the Bandit), American actress Debbie Reynolds (Singin’ in the Rain, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, The Singing Nun), and Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds (The Proposal, Green Lantern, Definitely, Maybe). The first Reynolds to come to America was Christopher Reynolds in Virginia in 1622.
Reynolds Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Delilah Reynolds -- --, 1844 August 11, 1853
- Francis H Reynolds -- --, 1770 December 16, 1854
- Charles Reynolds -- --, 1743 December 29, 1821 Virginia
- Violetta Reynolds -- --, 1700 February 13, 1786
- James Reynolds -- --, 1676 February 4, 1723
Reynolds Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Tyrah Hayden Reynolds -- --, 1842 April 30, 1920 Kentucky
- Delilah Reynolds -- --, 1844 August 11, 1853
- Margaret Reynolds -- --, 1856 November 19, 1945
- John S Reynolds -- --, 1859 December 0, 1927
- John Gourley Reynolds -- --, 1832 March 4, 1912 Sligo
