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Where did the English Willet family come from? What is the English Willet family crest and coat of arms? When did the Willet family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Willet family history?
The surname Willet is derived from the diminutive form of the Old English personal name "Will" or "William." Thus, the name refers to a "son of Willet."
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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes: - Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
- Known spelling variations
- Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
- Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
- First settlers to North America
- Notable contemporary bearers of the name
- A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)
Spelling variations of this family name include: Willet, Willett, Willhite, Willot, Willitt, Willets and many more.First found in Essex, where the Willet family held a family seat from very ancient times. Records of the name in Essex and the surrounding shires date back to the Middle Ages, during the years immediately following the Norman Conquest.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early history!
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Willet research. Another 217 words(16 lines of text) covering the years 1736, 1665, 1562, 1621, 1650, 1678, 1633, 1703, 1605 and 1674 are included under the topic Early Willet History in all our PDF Extended History products.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early notables!
Another 117 words(8 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Willet Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.
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This is a small excerpt from our full listing of settlers for the name Willet. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Willet Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
- Thomas Willet, who settled in Plymouth in 1630
- Thomas Willet, who arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1630
- Tobie Willet, who landed in New England in 1632
- Henry Willet, who settled in Virginia in 1640
- Peter Willet, who landed in Virginia in 1649
Willet Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- Anna Cath Willet, who immigrated to Charleston, South Carolina in 1764
- Joseph Willet, who arrived in Boston in 1765
Willet Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- Gilbert C Willet, who landed in New York in 1812
- Christian Willet, who landed in America in 1854
- Mary J. Willet, who came to Massachusetts in 1860
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We offer a large range of products for you to enjoy with your Coat of Arms. From the coffee cup in the kitchen to the frame in the living room.
- Slim Willet (1919-1966), born Winston Lee Moore, an American disc jockey, musician, and songwriter
- William Willet (1869-1921), American portrait painter, muralist, stained glass designer, studio owner and writer
- Commodore William Willet, Private Secretary to Prince Phillip
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We have comprised a great deal of suggested readings that would be of interest to you and your family.
- The Willett Families of North America by Albert James Willett.
- The Willett Family of Maryland: Colonial Pewterers, Kentucky Pioneers by Mary Louise Donnelly.
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Learn all about the different symbols of your Coat of Arms with our deluxe symbolism. This product will explain the full meaning of you Coat of Arms including motto translations.
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: Dieu et mon devoir
Motto Translation: God and my work.
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Our PDF Coat of Arms + Extended History product is the whole package all in one. With a full color Coat of Arms along with a very detailed History, full symbolism, bibliography and settlers listed by the centuries.
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- Hanks, Hodges, Mills and Room. The Oxford Names Companion. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2002. Print. (ISBN 0-19-860561-7).
- Sanders, Joanne McRee Edition. English Settlers in Barbados 1637-1800. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
- Thirsk, Joan. The Agrarian History of England and Wales. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press: 7 Volumes. Print.
- Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin . Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8).
- Matthews, John. Matthews' American Armoury and Blue Book. London: John Matthews, 1911. Print.
- Crozier, William Armstrong Edition. Crozier's General Armory A Registry of American Families Entitled to Coat Armor. New York: Fox, Duffield, 1904. Print.
- Hitching, F.K and S. Hitching. References to English Surnames in 1601-1602. Walton On Thames: 1910. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0181-3).
- Burke, Sir Bernard. General Armory Of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Ramsbury: Heraldry Today. Print.
- Virkus, Frederick A. Ed. Immigrant Ancestors A List of 2,500 Immigrants to America Before 1750. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1964. Print.
- 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.
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The Willet Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Willet 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.
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