DOUGHTY GENEALOGY
What is in a name?
Here is a brief overview of my surname, and my ancestors.
If your are interested in my Doughty lineage visit My Lineage Pages.
THE MEANING OF DOUGHTY
In the Dictionary...
pronounced (dou'te)
adj.: resolute and without fear; able; strong; valiant; redoubtable; syn: fearless, hardy; as, a doughty hero.
adj.: dough-ti-er, dough-ti-est: marked by stouthearted courage; brave.
In Literature...
"Sir Thomas wex [grew] a doughty swain." (Chaucer)
"Doughty families, hugging old musty quarrels to their hearts,
buffet each other from generation to generation." (Motley)
EARLY IN HISTORY
When googling "Doughty History", I found this site that states -
"The name Doughty has a history dating as far back as the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain.... First found in Suffolk where they were seated from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D."
THE DOUGHTY COAT OF ARMS
Old Origins
The Doughty Coat of Arms is very old. It is a silver sheild with two black bars surrounded by three stars; some say that a simple Coat of Arms can show how long ago it was created (a simpler coat is older, where a new coat is more complex and detailed). The Doughty Crest is a hand holding a star.
MORE DOUGHTY HISTORY
Links To More
http://www.ourdoughtyfamily.com
Here is a quote from there site -
"Our surname has been found from the middle ages to the present in all spellings and form. Some claim Irish ancestry, while others are certain that the name originated in England. The truth probably lies in both locations, but finding paper documentation to prove these theories is easier said than done. We now have the ability and resources to start this quest, and find our ancestors in doing so."
Jude's Family and Local History
I do not think there is any close relationship here. The origins of her family in Canada are close to mine. She did help me out alot in starting to get information about my family though. -Thanks Jude-
If you have or know of any more Doughty information or where I can get resources, I would love to know. Please use the Contact page to e-mail me.