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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
- Humphry Reynolds -- --, 1587 December 0, 1602
- Susanna Reynolds -- --, 1664 December 0, 1705 Virginia
- Hannah Reynolds -- --, 1653 October 26, 1711 Massachusetts Bay Colony
- John Reynolds -- --, 1510 August 25, 1573 England
- Salmon Reynolds -- --, 1815 December 29, 1848 Vermont
Reynolds Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Sarah Reynolds -- --, 1665 June 5, 1710 Connecticut Colony
- Nicholas Reynolds -- --, 1635 September 15, 1688 New Hampshire
- Jane Reynolds -- --, 1575 December 0, 1650
- James Reynolds -- --, 1625 August 9, 1700
- Martha Parsy Reynolds -- --, 1787 December 0, 1831 Virginia
