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Early Origins of the Lindon family

The surname Lindon was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Utrecht, a city and capital of the province of Utrecht. The ramparts of this ancient city were destroyed in 1830. The Domkerk(1254) is on the site of the original church of St.Willibrord in 720. In the crypt are the hearts of Conrad II(1039) and Henry V(1125) two German Emperors. The Museum is notable for its relics and artifacts. Its tumultuous history was strongly influenced by religious conflict. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Lindon family

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Lindon Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lynden, Lyndene, Lyndenes, Lyndens, Lyndenn, Lynnden, Lyndden, van Lynden, Lyndon, Lyndan, van der Linden, Linden, Lindon and many more.

Early Notables of the Lindon family

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United States Lindon migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lindon Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Henry Lindon, who settled in New Haven, CT sometime between 1620 and 1650
  • Augustine Lindon, who arrived in Boston, Massachusetts in 1652 [1]
  • John Lindon, who arrived in New Haven, Connecticut in 1667 [1]
  • Mary Lindon, who landed in Virginia in 1697 [1]
Lindon Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Catherine Lindon, who settled in America in 1757
  • Catharine Lindon, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1776 [1]
Lindon Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Michael Lindon, aged 24, who arrived in New York in 1812 [1]
  • Felex Lindon, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1830
  • Thomas Lindon, who landed in Washington County, Pennsylvania in 1853 [1]
  • Frederick Lindon, who settled in Detroit in 1872

Canada Lindon migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lindon Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • George Lindon, who arrived in Ontario in 1861

Australia Lindon migration to Australia +

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

Lindon Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mr. William Simpson Lindon, Scottish convict who was convicted in Ayr, Scotland for 7 years, transported aboard the "Competitor"18th March 1823, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) [2]
  • Mr. John Lindon, (Lyndon), Irish weaver who was convicted in County Down, Ireland for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Chapman" on 25th May 1817, arriving in New South Wales, Australia [3]
  • Mr. William Lindon, English convict who was convicted in Bristol, England for life, transported aboard the "Blenheim" on 11th March 1837, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) [4]
  • Mr. William Lindon, British Convict who was convicted in Devon, England for life, transported aboard the "Coromandel" on 25th June 1838, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) [5]
  • Mr. Thomas Lindon, English convict who was convicted in Liverpool, Lancashire, England for life, transported aboard the "Belgravia" on 4th April 1866, arriving in Western Australia [6]

New Zealand Lindon 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:

Lindon Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Thomas Cole Lindon, (b. 1842), aged 20, English farm labourer from Devonshire travelling from London aboard the ship "Zealandia" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 23rd May 1862 [7]

Contemporary Notables of the name Lindon (post 1700) +

  • Lionel Lindon ASC (1905-1971), American Academy Award winning film cameraman and cinematographer who spent much of his career working for Paramount, known for his work on Around the World in 80 Days (1956), The Manchurian Candidate (1962) and Going My Way (1944)
  • Luke Lindon (1915-1988), American football tackle who played for the Detroit Lions from 1944 to 1945
  • Millie Lindon (1869-1940), born Fanny Elizabeth Warriss, an English music hall singer and socialite
  • Mathieu Lindon (b. 1955), French journalist and writer, youngest son of the publisher Jérôme Lindon
  • Patrick Lindon (b. 1965), Swiss industrial designer best known for his Business Class seating and cabin interiors for Swiss International Air Lines
  • Alfred Lindon (1867-1948), born Abner Lindenbaum, a Polish jeweller from a poor Jewish background who became an expert on pearls
  • Albert Lindon (1891-1976), English football player and manager
  • Vincent Lindon (b. 1959), French actor and filmmaker who has been active for more than 30 years, awarded the IFFI Best Actor Award (Male) at the 46th International Film Festival of India
  • Richard Lindon (1816-1887), English leatherworker born at Clifton-upon-Dunsmore just outside Rugby, England who was instrumental in the development of the modern-day rugby ball
  • Raymond Lindon (1901-1992), French magistrat, First Advocate General at the Court of Cassation and mayor of the French town of Etretat from May 1929 to March 1959, son of Alfred Lindon
  • ... (Another 1 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)


  1. 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)
  2. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 5th March 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/competitor
  3. Convict Records of Australia. Retreived 20th January 2021 from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/chapman
  4. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 15th October 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/blenheim
  5. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 19th March 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/coromandel
  6. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 30th September 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/belgravia
  7. New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 26th March 2019). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html


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