Telfer

Telfer is from a nickname for a strong man or ferocious warrior, derived from the Old French 'taille(r)', to cut, from the Latin 'taliare', from 'talea', (plant) cutting, and the Old French 'fer', iron, from the Latin 'ferrum'. The nickname was originally given to a man who could cleave clean through the iron armour of his foe.  

The modern surname can be found as Telfer, Taillefer, Telfair, Tulliver and Tolver.  Researching the family requires searching all possible spellings. 

Lineage

Harriet Jane Telfer (1832 NY - 1910 NJ)  (Dropbox)
Matthew Telfer (1795 ENG - 1842 NY)  (Dropbox)
William Telfer (1754 ENG - 1800 ENG)   (Dropbox)  Descendants of William


Places 

Andover, England
Manhattan, New York
Jersey City, New Jersey


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Telfer Genealogy
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