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Where did the English Widmer family come from? What is the English Widmer family crest and coat of arms? When did the Widmer family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Widmer family history?

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Spelling variations of this family name include: Widmerpole, Widmerpool, Widerpole, Widmerpoll, Widmer, Widmere and many more.

First found in Nottinghamshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1454 Nicholas Wydmerpole when they held lands.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Widmer research. Another 255 words(18 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Widmer History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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More information is included under the topic Early Widmer Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Widmer Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Casper Widmer, who landed in Florida in 1709
  • Jost Widmer, who landed in Florida in 1709
  • Marget Widmer, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1735
  • Susannah Widmer, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1735
  • Elisabeth Widmer, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1735


Widmer Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Peter Widmer, aged 23, landed in New York, NY in 1850
  • Josephine Widmer, aged 30, arrived in New York, NY in 1850
  • Joseph Widmer, who landed in Arkansas in 1887

Widmer Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century


  • Andreas Widmer, aged 42, arrived in New York, NY in 1901
  • Bertha Widmer, aged 13, arrived in New York, NY in 1901
  • Jacob Widmer, aged 51, landed in New York, NY in 1901
  • Gottlieb Widmer, aged 4, arrived in New York, NY in 1901
  • Clara Widmer, who arrived in New York, NY in 1901


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  1. Shaw, William A. Knights of England A Complete Record from the Earliest Time to the Present Day of the Knights of all the Orders of Chivalry in England, Scotland, Ireland and Knights Bachelors 2 Volumes. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print. (ISBN 080630443X).
  2. Burke, Sir Bernard. Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage and Baronetage, The Privy Council, Knightage and Compainonage. London: Burke Publishing, 1921. Print.
  3. Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds. Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8).
  4. Fairbairn. Fairbain's book of Crests of the Families of Great Britain and Ireland, 4th Edition 2 volumes in one. Baltimore: Heraldic Book Company, 1968. Print.
  5. Matthews, John. Matthews' American Armoury and Blue Book. London: John Matthews, 1911. Print.
  6. Bradford, William. History of Plymouth Plantation 1620-1647 Edited by Samuel Eliot Morrison 2 Volumes. New York: Russell and Russell, 1968. Print.
  7. Marcharn, Frederick George. A Constitutional History of Modern England 1485 to the Present. London: Harper and Brothers, 1960. Print.
  8. Bullock, L.G. Historical Map of England and Wales. Edinburgh: Bartholomew and Son, 1971. Print.
  9. Papworth, J.W and A.W Morant. Ordinary of British Armorials. London: T.Richards, 1874. Print.
  10. Sanders, Joanne McRee Edition. English Settlers in Barbados 1637-1800. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
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The Widmer Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Widmer Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

This page was last modified on 23 September 2010 at 15:35.

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