Reynolds (surname)

[8] The name Reynolds appeared in many references, but spellings included Reynell, Reynalds,[7] Renals, Rennels and many more.

In some cases it is difficult to distinguish early migrants from native Irish Reynolds who derive their name from McRannell, formerly spelled "Mac Ragnaill".

During the American War of Independence some declared their loyalty to the Crown and moved into Canada as United Empire Loyalists.

The ancient family Motto for this distinguished name was: Jus meum tuebor ("I will defend my right"[9]) Or, "Favente Deo ("With God favouring").

[10] In Ireland, the Reynolds surname originates from Muintir Eolais, the primary Conmaicne sept of south County Leitrim.

In the Irish language, the surname is rendered Mac Raghnaill, and the name is ultimately derived from the Old Norse Rognvald a Latin borrowing of the two words regal and valor.

His son Robert, was the person that brought him to the Alentejo region, where he began his purchase of cork bark still on the tree, paying in advance, sometimes several years, with risk but with superb profits.

Thus came the Alentejo and setting properties in Estremoz, accompanied by a nephew, son of Thomas, born in 1842, named William Reynolds.