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Weavers History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables

Contemporary Notables Related Stories Motto Citations

Weavers History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England

Weavers is a name that was carried to England in the great wave of migration from Normandy following the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is a name for a weaver. The surname Weavers was originally derived from the Old English word wefan, meaning a person who weaves cloth from long strands of fibre. 1

Alternatively, the name could have been Norman in origin as the Magni Rotuli Scaccarii Normanniae lists Hubert de Wevre, in Normandy in 1198. The same source notes Robert, Hugh, Ernald, Oger, Serlo, William, Gerard, Gauffrid Textor in Normandy 1180-95. 2

Early Origins of the Weavers family

The surname Weavers was first found in Cheshire, where they held a family seat at the time of the Conquest, and Lords of the manor of Weaver. 3 They were descended from the Norman, Le Wevere.

One of the first records of the family in early rolls was Simon de Wevere in the Assize Rolls for Cheshire in 1259. A few years later in Sussex, we found John le Weuere and William Weuere in the Subsidy Rolls for 1296. 4

Early History of the Weavers family

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Weavers Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Weavers has been recorded under many different variations, including Weaver, Wever, Weever and others.

Early Notables of the Weavers family

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was Robert Wever (fl 1550), an English poet and dramatist; John Weaver (died 1685), an English politician, Member of Parliament for Stamford (1645); Robert Weaver (c.1630-1687), an English politician; and John Weaver (1673-1760), an English dancer and choreographer, and is often regarded as the father of English pantomime.John Weaver (d. 1685), was an English politician of North Luffenham, Lincolnshire. "In January 1649 Weaver was named one of the commissioners for trying Charles I, but never attended any of the sittings of the court. On 14 April 1653 parliament voted him Scottish lands to the...
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Weavers migration to the United States +

To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Weaverss were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America:

Weavers Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Catherine and Christian Weavers, who settled in Philadelphia in 1764

Weavers migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Weavers Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Mr. Archibald Weavers U.E., (Weaver) who arrived at Port Roseway, [Shelburne], Nova Scotia on October 26, 1783 was passenger number 13 aboard the ship "HMS Clinton", picked up on September 20, 1783 at East River, New York, USA 5
Mrs. Elizabeth Weavers U.E., (Weaver) who arrived at Port Roseway, [Shelburne], Nova Scotia on October 26, 1783 was passenger number 68 aboard the ship "HMS Clinton", picked up on September 20, 1783 at East River, New York, USA 5
Mr. John Weavers S.U.E., (Weaver) (b. 1772), aged 11 who arrived at Port Roseway, [Shelburne], Nova Scotia on October 26, 1783 was passenger number 120 aboard the ship "HMS Clinton", picked up on September 20, 1783 at East River, New York, USA 5
Mr. David Weavers S.U.E., (Weaver) (b. 1770), aged 13 who arrived at Port Roseway, [Shelburne], Nova Scotia on October 26, 1783 was passenger number 119 aboard the ship "HMS Clinton", picked up on September 20, 1783 at East River, New York, USA 5
Mr. Michael Weavers S.U.E., (Weaver) (b. 1767), aged 16 who arrived at Port Roseway, [Shelburne], Nova Scotia on October 26, 1783 was passenger number 118 aboard the ship "HMS Clinton", picked up on September 20, 1783 at East River, New York, USA 5

Weavers 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:

Weavers Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mr. George Weavers, (b. 1837), aged 18, British labourer travelling from London aboard the ship "Grasmere" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 4th May 1855 6
Mr. John Weavers, (b. 1838), aged 17, British labourer travelling from London aboard the ship "Grasmere" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 4th May 1855 6
Mr. Charles J. Weavers, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Lord Worsley" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 4th October 1858 6
Mr. Joseph Weavers, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Lord Worsley" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 4th October 1858 6
Mr. George Weavers, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Lord Worsley" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 4th October 1858 6
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Contemporary Notables of the name Weavers (post 1700) +

Brigadier Thomas Edgar Weavers (b. 1892), Commanding Officer, South Australian Lines of Communication Area in 1945 7

The Weavers 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: Esto fidelis
Motto Translation: Be Faithful.

Citations +

Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X)
Barber, Henry, British Family Names London: Elliot Stock, 62 Paternoster Row, 1894. Print.
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2011, September 8) Thomas Weavers. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Weavers/Thomas_Edgar/Australia.html