Wade Genealogy & History
Wade is an English name derived from Old English "wada", meaning to go, or "(ge)waed", meaning to wade. The surname could be patronymic (based on the father's given name), descriptive of someone who lived by a ford, or someone feared based on the North Sea legend of sea-giant Wade. Wade family history dates back to the middle ages, with a feudal manor in Durham. American Wade genealogy dates to the 1630s in Massachusetts and Virginia, with the most famous name-holder being Jeptha Wade, founder of Western Union Telegraph. The Wade coat of arms has five blue escallops, symbolizing a loyal and successful commander.
Wade Birth Records
| Name | Birth Date | Death Date | Location |
| Aaron Wade | -- --, 1937 | October 22,1998 | GA |
| B Gertrude Wade | -- --, 1924 | January 16,2002 | MA |
| C Aileen Wade | -- --, 1912 | February ,1987 | MD |
| D Lewis Wade | -- --, 1929 | December 15,1993 | PA |
Wade Death Records
| Name | Birth Date | Death Date | Location |
| E Annesley Wade | -- --, 1912 | January 25,2004 | Wellsburg,WV |
| F Vincent Wade | -- --, 1927 | March ,1982 | Newport,OR |
| Gail Wade | -- --, 1951 | January 6,2003 | Jasonville,IN |
| H Jack Wade | -- --, 1919 | March 31,1998 | Parkersburg,WV |
Wade Marriage Records
| Name | Spouse | Marriage Date | Location |
| Benjamin Wade | Nancy Ford | April 5,1942 | Wake, NC |
| Cecil Wade | Rachel Johnson | February 20,1953 | Wake, NC |
| Donald Wade | Mary Tippett | October 11,1941 | Wake, NC |
| Estus Wade | Alma Page | December 30,1935 | Wake, NC |
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