Headley Family History & Genealogy
Headley Last Name History & Origin
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The Headley/Headlee/Hedley family originated in the Tyne River Valley in Northumbria and Durham counties of the United Kingdom, approximately 20 miles from Newcastle on Tyne, in the area known as "The Borders" between Scotland and England.
The family was one of the infamous "Border Reiver" families of the region -- fiercely independent of both London and Glasgow, with many descended from the Viking settles of the Danelaw. The Reiver families were largely considered "outlaws" in both countries.
The reported seat of the Headley family is a small village known as Hedley-on-the-Hill. It lies about 10 miles south of Hadrian's Wall.
Name Origin
The name is Gaelic taken from the original Hallege or "Head of the Valley.:
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The Headley/Headlee/Hedley family originated in the Tyne River Valley in Northumbria and Durham counties of the United Kingdom, approximately 20 miles from Newcastle on Tyne, in the area known as "The Borders" between Scotland and England.
The reported seat of the Headley family is a small village known as Hedley-on-the-Hill. It lies about 10 miles south of Hadrian's Wall.
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People in photo include: Wesley C Halbert, Delcia Hamilton, Robert L Harlin, Merle F Hart, Edward Headley, and Orville Hite
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