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![Show Contents]() Athilston History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Early Origins of the Athilston familyThe surname Athilston was first found in Kent where Athelstan or Æthelstan (895-940), was King of the West-Saxons and Mercians, and afterwards of all the English, was the son of Eadward the Elder, and of a noble Lady Ecgwyn. "In all probability he was illegitimate, but by a recognised mistress of noble birth. Born during the lifetime of his grandfather Ælfred, Æthelstan was a favourite of the great West-Saxon king, who gave him as a boy a purple cloak, a jewelled belt, and a sword with a golden scabbard, no doubt to mark him out, in spite of his illegitimacy, as a right ætheling. When the young prince was six years old, Ælfred died. In 925, when Æthelstan was aged thirty, Eadward the Elder died, and the ætheling was at once chosen to succeed him." 1 Early History of the Athilston familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Athilston research. Another 87 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1219, 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Athilston History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Athilston Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Athilston include Athelstan, Athelston, Athelstone, Athilstan, Athilston and many more. Early Notables of the Athilston familyMore information is included under the topic Early Athilston Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Athilston familyA great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Reinholt Athelstone, aged 16, who arrived at Ellis Island from Alberta, Canada, in 1908.
- Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
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