Some researchers claim this is a gateway line to the Royal and Noble Houses of England but documention is lacking at this time.
Edward Dudley-
Emigrated to Virginia before May 19, 1637.
Resided first in New Norfolk, later in York Co. where he purchased land Feb 6, 1661/2.
Emigrated To VA. Before 19 May 1637; Resided In Norfork,
First Dudley Ancestor to the New World. VA Mag, Vol VI, p. 191,
Land Patents; Gov Harvey issues to Rev Thomas Hampton 300 acres in Norfolk County for bringing 6 adult persons into the colony; viz: John Bagworth, Edward Dudley, John Bass, Thomas Hampton, John Broune, Richard Eggleston. Source: Green's "List of Early Immigrants", page 200.
Mr. Dudley 1st settled in York County and in 1654 was in Lancaster Co. VA. VA MAG, Vol 5, pages 154, 429, 430. His widow m. Robinson.
Arms - Or, a lion rampart, vert, double queried. Crest - a Lion Head erased. Motto - Nec gladio nec arcu.
"The Winthrop Fleet of 1630" by Charles Edward Banks : Dudley, Thomas Dudley, Dorothy (Yorke) (wife of Thomas) Dudley, Samuel (son of Thomas) Dudley, Anne (daughter of Thomas) Dudley, Patience (daughter of Thomas) Dudley, Sarah (daughter of Thomas) Dudley, Mercy (daughter of Thomas) Dudley, Thomas, Jr. (son of Thomas)
1704 VA Rent tolls: Dudley Ambrose (Sherifff(?)) Glocester, Kingston Parish Dudley Capt Glocester, Kingston Parish Dudley Christopher Nansemond County, 1704 Dudley James Glocester, Petso Parish Dudley James Middlesex County, 1704 Dudley Richd Glocester, Kingston Parish Dudley Richd Glocester, Petso Parish Dudley Richd. Junr Glocester, Ware Parish Dudley Robt. Middlesex County, 1704 Dudley Thomas Glocester, Petso Parish Dudly Thomas Middlesex County, 1704