Dinwiddie is an old and honorable
name. This statement is meant to include the uncounted variations in spelling,
some of the many frequently seen of which are Dunwoody, Dunwoodie, Dinwoody,
Dinwiddy, and Dunwody. The Dinwiddie's were a border clan, long chief proprietors
in the parish of Applegarth, Anandale, Dumfries-shire. Their earliest known
chief was Alleyn Dinwithie whose name is found on the roll of Scotsmen
(for some unknown reason called the Ragman's Roll) who submitted on honorable
terms to Edward 1 at the time of his invasion of Scotland in 1296. A later
chief, Thomas, was killed in Dinwiddie Tower by the Jardines in 1503, and
the Jardines were credited with slaying the Laird of Dinwiddie in 1512
in the streets of Edinburgh. In 1547 the Laird of Dunwoody with forty-four
followers was recorded as among those who gave allegiance to England.
Glenda's List of Surnames This is a listing of surnames I have
so far in my family history. If you find any connections or even corrections
to be made please E-Mail me and let me know.
The Dunwoodie's
of Scotland Very interesting site put up by James Warr. Be sure to
check this site out!!!
Theresa Wysowki
Theresa had been kind enough to furnish me with information that she had
on the Dinwiddie's. She is related to Rev. Benjamin Franklin Dinwiddie
of Morgan County, Missouri. Check her site out.
William H. Dunwoody
This William's great-great grandfather was William James Dunwoody. He had
a lot of information on his site.
Rhode's
University A very interesting picture of Chancellor Dinwiddie here
at this site. It will be up through 1998.
American Memory
In this collection you will find several letters written by George Washington
to Lt. Governor Dinwiddie. Just type in Dinwiddie for your search and the
results will come up so you can view the letters.
Lt. Governor
Robert Dinwiddie I found this picture of Lt. Governor Robert Dinwiddie
while searching through Scotland's Famous People. I have also added a little
information about him, and also a copy of the inscription on his monument.
Emily Wayland Dinwiddie
Here is a biography that I had found on her, that includes her career and
writings.
Albert Bledsoe
Dinwiddie Here is a biography that I found on his career at Tulane
University.
Edwin Courtland
Dinwiddie Another biography on a Dinwiddie that was very active in
the Anti-Saloon League.
Genealogy Links
This Link button will lead you to other Genealogy sites on the internet
for researching information on family history. Please check it out and
if you have any site to be added to the list e-mail me and let me know.
Cemetery Links
I have started putting in links to other sites that have searchable
databases on looking for ancestors in cemeteries. If you know of any sites,
or if there is any problem linking to these please let me know.