Explore the Tyrrell-Terrell family history, tracing its English, French, and American roots and the stories behind its varied spellings.
The book presents a careful, documentary look at the Tyrrell-Terrell lineage, from its Norman origins through its spread to England, Ireland, and Virginia. This second edition adds new material and corrections based on extensive correspondence with English historians and additional research, offering a concise account of the family’s long, interconnected history. The text emphasizes how names, coats of arms, and titles evolved over centuries, and it points readers to nearby sources for deeper study.
- Origins and early lineages from Ralf de Tirel and the Poix holdings
- Variations in spelling and the heraldic symbols associated with the family
- Connections among English, Irish, and Virginia branches
- Guidance to other historical works and visitations for further research
Ideal for readers of family history, genealogy, and colonial American lineage, this edition helps map a sprawling kinship across continents and centuries.