| ![Show Contents]() Chatwin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The Anglo-Saxon name Chatwin comes from when the family resided in Salop (now Shropshire) where they derived their family name from the parish of Chetwynde. The place-name is derived from the Old English compound word which means "dweller at the winding ascent." 1 Early Origins of the Chatwin familyThe surname Chatwin was first found in Shropshire at Chetwynd, a rural civil parish just to the north of Newport. 2 3 The original Chetwynd manor dates back to Saxon times and was held by Leofric, Earl of Mercia, about 1050. While there is no doubt of the family's Saxon heritage, we must consider the Norman Chetwynd or De Verlai, from Verlai, Normandy. "In 1086, Turold de Verlai held thirteen lordships in Salop from Earl Roger, of which Chetwynd appears to have been the chief. Robert his son was a Baron temp. Henry I., and before 1121 witnessed a charter in favour of Salop Abbey. He was living 1141, and was father of Robert de Verlai, who, with his father, gave Verlai Church, Normandy, to Essay Abbey, which grant was confirmed by Henry II. (not Henry I. as erroneously stated in Gallia Christiana, xi. 234, Instr.). The next in descent was Adam de Chetwynd, 1180-1203; and in his time the barony, consisting of two knights' fees, was placed by the Crown under the feudal suzerainty of the Fitz-Alans" 4 The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 included: Adam de Chetewynde, Salop (Shropshire); and John de Chetewind, Salop. 2 And this noted author goes on to note that "the following entries practically prove that Chatwin is a variant of Chetwynd: Thomas Chetwen, or Chetwyn, 1511: Register of the University of Oxford; and Edward Chetwind, or 'Chetwine,' 1596. 2 A search through other early rolls proved to be fruitful: Richard de Chetewynde was listed in the Assize Rolls for Staffordshire in 1268; William de Chetwynde was found in the Feet of Fines for Warwickshire in 1343; and William Chetwyn, Chetwynd was listed in Yorkshire in 1415. 5 Early History of the Chatwin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chatwin research. Another 143 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1318, 1584, 1586, 1633, 1638, 1643, 1676, 1678, 1680, 1684, 1689, 1693, 1695, 1701, 1702, 1717, 1736, 1767 and 1770 are included under the topic Early Chatwin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Chatwin Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Chatwin include Chetwynd, Chetwyn, Chetwynde, Chetwin, Chitwyn and others. Early Notables of the Chatwin familyNotables of the family at this time include Walter Chetwynd (died 1638), an English politician, Member of Parliament for Newcastle under Lyme (1584-1586); Walter Chetwynd FRS (1633-1693), of Ingestre Hall, an English antiquary and politician; and John Chetwynd (1643-1702), an English politician from Rudge, Shropshire, Member of Parliament for Stafford from 1689 to 1695, and again in 1701 and 1702...
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 Chatwin migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Chatwin Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- William Chatwin, aged 37, a labourer, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Agnes Muir" in 1872 6
- Martha Chatwin, aged 31, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Agnes Muir" in 1872 6
- William Henry Chatwin, aged 3, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Agnes Muir" in 1872 6
- Arthur Chatwin, aged 2, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Agnes Muir" in 1872 6
- Stephen Chatwin, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Agnes Muir" in 1872 6
| Contemporary Notables of the name Chatwin (post 1700) | + |
- Charles Bruce Chatwin (1940-1989), English writer and traveler, winner of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for his novel On the Black Hill (1982), his novel Utz (1988) was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize
- Mr. Philip James Chatwin R.V.M., British Keeper of the Closet for Her Majesty's Chapels Royal at St. James's Palace, was appointed the Royal Victorian Medal Silver on 8th June 2018 7
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: Probitas verus honos
Motto Translation: Probity is true honor.
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- New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
- "Birthday and New Year Honours Lists (1940 to 2019)." Issue 62507, 28 December 2018 | London Gazette, The Gazette, Dec. 2018, www.thegazette.co.uk/honours-lists
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