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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
- Shadrack Reynolds -- --, 1817 July 16, 1875
- Sarah Ann Reynolds -- --, 1840 December 19, 1917 Kentucky
- William R Reynolds -- --, 1847 December 26, 1931 Kentucky
- John S Reynolds -- --, 1859 December 0, 1927
- Holden A Reynolds -- --, 1856 November 19, 1934 New York
Reynolds Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Mary Ann Reynolds -- --, 1814
- Patrick S Reynolds -- --, 1850 May 30, 1909
- Pleasant C Reynolds -- --, 1822 December 0, 1909 Virginia
- Charles Reynolds -- --, 1882 November 15, 1909 Kentucky
- Joshua M. Reynolds -- --, 1816 December 0, 1870 Virginia
