| ![Show Contents]() Points History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The Points family name dates back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. The name comes from when an early member worked as a maker of points, which are cords for fastening together doublet and hose; a maker of garter belts. Further research revealed that the name is derived from the Old English word poynte, which meant "a tagged lace or cord made of twisted yarn, silk, or leather." 1 It is also possible that the name is derived from the construction term pointing, which is the practice of fastening and sealing roofing tiles with mortar. This practice gained currency in the 13th century and was called pointing. Early Origins of the Points familyThe surname Points was first found in Berkshire, where Benedict le Puinter was listed in the Pipe Rolls of Berkshire in 1206. "Some of the Poynters, however are of French origin, being descendants of Ambrose Pointier, of Arras, who settled [in England] at the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes. The armorials of this family are pointedly allusive; the shield contains pointed piles. " 1 Early History of the Points familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Points research. Another 111 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1206, 1273, 1314, 1514, 1556, 1590, 1593, 1626, 1629, 1633, 1663, 1665, 1668, 1710, 1754 and 1850 are included under the topic Early Points History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Points Spelling VariationsPoints has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Points have been found, including Pointer, Poynter, Pointier, Ponet and others. Early Notables of the Points familyNotables of this surname at this time include: Sir Robert Pointz (c 1590-1665), an English landowner and politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1626 and 1629; and Sir John Pointz (died 1633), an English landowner and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1593.John Pointer (1668-1754), was an English antiquary...
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 Points migration to the United States | + |
In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Pointss to arrive on North American shores:
Points Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Mr. John Henry Points, (b. 1857), aged 43, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "Campania" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 17th March 1900 en route to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Points (post 1700) | + |
- James Franklin Points (b. 1933), American politician, U.S. Vice Consul in Nassau, 1927-29; Torreon, 1929-33 3
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: Pense a pointer
Motto Translation: Think a point
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Points migration to the United States 
