Official Jernigan family crest of Windsor Castle Great Hall.

The Scriptures tell us that "A good name is rather to be chosen than silver or gold."

Families with the name Jernigan have been marching down through the annals of history since the year 1020 when Prince Bryan left the kingdom of his father King Scoland in Denmark. At the invitation of King Canute of England, Prince Bryan married Sabilla, the first mother of all Jernigans, and made his home just north of London. Prince Bryan and his descendants residing in England became lords, knights, barons, exchequers, judges, advisors, ministers of state, members of Parliament, etc., for hundreds of years. They were among the nobility in the Kingdom of England as their predecessors had been in Denmark, in Germany, and in other countries for thousands of years.

The Jernigan Family Crest resides on the ceiling of the 'Great Hall' at Windsor Castle, Windsor England.  The Jernigan Family, through the lineage of Sir. Walter Jernigan of Somerlayton, hold the official designation, "Friends of the Crown" for their service to the Monarchy for more than 600 years.

United States born decendant of Sir Walter Jernigan and official designate, Randy Edward Jernigan, is holder of the Royal Warrent "Nemo*Me*Impune*Lacessit" cup presented to the family by HRH Queen Elizabeth II.

Somerleyton Hall, once owned by the Jernigan Family.

From about 838 AD for several centuries, East Anglia was subject to Danish and Viking raids, including pillaging, burning, and looting. The village of Somerleyton derived its name from a Viking explorer named Sumarlithi--a warrior name meaning "Summer-Warrior-Mariner." He settled in the area prior to 900 AD, and the area became Sumarlithi Tun or Sumerlithi town.

The estate of Somerleyton was held by Sir Peter Fitzobert, whose son, Sir Roger, was lord of the manor during the reign of Henry III and Edward I until he died in 1305. After Sir Roger's death, the estate passed to his sister, Isabella, because Sir Roger had no children. Isabella married Sir Walter Jernigan, who became lord of the manner, and the estate stayed in the Jernigan family by descent until its sale to the Wentworth family in the 1600's.

King Charles II

Sir Edward Jernigan served on King Charles II's  Privy Council

Queens Mary and Elizabeth I of England 

British History shows that Sir Henry Jernigan achieved fame by adhering to the cause of Queen Mary I, daughter of Henry VII of England. When Elizabeth I came to the throne in 1558 Sir Henry was deprived of his high status and his properties confiscated. His Wife and children serving in the queens chambers were all allowed to stay in service.