Boyington History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Boyington family

The surname Boyington was first found in East Riding of Yorkshire at Boynton, a village and civil parish which dates back to the Domesday Book where it was first listed as Bouintone. 1

The Byington variant is Saxon, derived from Bying, a habitation, and ton, a hill or inclosure. 2

"Boynton Hall, the residence of the Baronet, is a lofty and handsome mansion, beautifully situated upon an eminence in a richly wooded park; the acclivities present some fine plantations, and a large sheet of water ornaments the grounds." 3

"Bartholomew de Bovington, living a the beginning of the 12th century, stands at the head of the pedigree; other authorities mention Sir Ingram de Boynton of Aclam who lived in the reign of Henry III, as the first ancestor." 4

The parish of Roxby in the North Riding of Yorkshire had some more early records of the family. "This place, in the Domesday Survey called Rozebi, was formerly the property of the Boynton family, who had a considerable mansion here, and in the reign of Henry V. founded a chapel of ease to the rectory of Hinderwell, of which they were patrons." 3

Much further to the south in the parish of Lanteglos, Cornwall, Robert de Boyton in the reign of Edward I. gave the church of Lanteglos, to the hospital of St. James at Bridgewater. 5

Early History of the Boyington family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Boyington research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1471, 1591, 1600, 1618, 1641, 1647, 1664, 1680, 1685, 1689, 1695 and 1731 are included under the topic Early Boyington History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Boyington Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Boynton, Boyntun, Bointon, Bointen, Boynten and many more.

Early Notables of the Boyington family

Notable amongst the family name during their early history was Sir Matthew Boynton, 1st Baronet of Barmston, Yorkshire (1591–1647); Sir Francis Boynton, 2nd Baronet of Barmston, Yorkshire...
Another 26 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Boyington Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Boyington family to Ireland

Some of the Boyington family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Boyington family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: William Boynton of Rowley Massachusetts, who settled in 1630 and migrated from Yorkshire; John Boynton settled in Massachusetts in 1630.

Contemporary Notables of the name Boyington (post 1700) +

Jessica Boyington (b. 1985), American beauty queen, Miss New Jersey (2006) 6
Colonel Gregory "Pappy" Boyington (1912-1988), American fight pilot who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1943 and the Navy Cross in 1945, probably best remembered as commander of The Black Sheep Squadron 7
William Warren Boyington (1818-1898), American architect, probably best known for his design of the Chicago Board of Trade building (1885) 8
Gregory Pappy Boyington, American fighter pilot and flying ace in the American Volunteer Group, during World War II, credited with 28 aerial victories

The Boyington Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Il tempo passa
Motto Translation: Time passes.

Citations +

Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
Charnock, Richard, Stephen, Ludus Patronymicus of The Etymology of Curious Surnames. London: Trubner & Co., 60 Paternoster Row, 1868. Print.
Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
Shirley, Evelyn Philip, The Noble and Gentle Men of England; The Arms and Descents. Westminster: John Bower Nichols and Sons, 1866, Print.
Hutchins, Fortescue, The History of Cornwall, from the Earliest Records and Traditions to the Present Time. London: William Penaluna, 1824. Print
Jessica Boyington. (Retrieved 2010, September 27) Jessica Boyington. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Boyington
Gregory Boyington. (Retrieved 2010, September 27) Gregory Boyington. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pappy_Boyington
William Boyington. (Retrieved 2010, September 27) William Boyington. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_W._Boyington