Tinley History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Scotland

This rather rare surname probably was derived fro the Old English word "tynen" which was commonly used for a "field" or "hedge."

Early Origins of the Tinley family

The surname Tinley was first found in Roxburghshire where it is presumed to be a rather rare local name. Interestingly, the Tinlin(e) spelling is listed more frequently in Scotland, whereas the "g" ending is generally further south.

Early History of the Tinley family

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Tinley Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Tinling, Tinline, Tinlin and others.

Early Notables of the Tinley family

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Tinley migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Tinley Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Richard Tinley, who arrived in Virginia in 1651 1
Robert Tinley, who landed in Virginia in 1651 1

Tinley migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Tinley Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

William Tinley, aged 50, who arrived in South Australia in 1849 aboard the ship "Florentia" 2
William Tinley, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Florentia" in 1849 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Tinley (post 1700) +

Mathew A. Tinley, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Democratic nomination for Vice President, 1932; Delegate to Iowa convention to ratify 21st amendment from Pottawattamie County, 1933
John P. Tinley, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Iowa, 1928
Emmet Tinley, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Iowa, 1912 (member, Platform and Resolutions Committee), 1920
Patricia Tinley Duckworth, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Iowa, 1944, 1952 3

The Tinley 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: Pax et copia
Motto Translation: Peace and plenty.

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) FLORENTIA 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Florentia.htm
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 13) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html