| ![Show Contents]() Pillans History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Pillans is a name that came to England in the 11th century wave of migration that was set off by the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Pillans family lived in Yorkshire. The name was a reference to Pilling Manor, where the family lived. This stately residence is in the parish of Tankersley, nine miles from Sheffield, in the West Riding of Yorkshire, and now belongs to the distinguished Lord Wharncliffe. Early Origins of the Pillans familyThe surname Pillans was first found in Lancashire at Pilling, a chapelry, in the parish and union of Garstang, hundred of Amounderness. " 'Pilyn' was possessed by the abbey of Cockersand until the Dissolution, when Henry VIII. granted lands here." 1 2 Early records of the family are scarce as the first record found was Adam Pilling who was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk in 1283. A few years later, Emma Pylyng was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296. 3 Early History of the Pillans familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pillans research. Another 96 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Pillans History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Pillans Spelling VariationsThe 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. Pillans has been recorded under many different variations, including Pilling, Pillans, Pilland, Pillings and others. Early Notables of the Pillans familyMore information is included under the topic Early Pillans Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Pillans family to Ireland
Some of the Pillans family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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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. Pillanss were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America:
Pillans Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Elizabeth Pillans, who landed in South Carolina in 1796 4
| Contemporary Notables of the name Pillans (post 1700) | + |
- Harry Pillans (1847-1940), American politician, Mayor of Mobile, Alabama, 1914-15, 1916-17, 1919-21 5
- James Pillans (1778-1864), Scottish educational reformer from Edinburgh, son of James Pillans
- Arthur Pillans Laurie (1861-1949), Scottish chemist who pioneered the scientific analysis of paintings
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: Virtute et robore
Motto Translation: By virtue and strength.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- Guppy, Henry Brougham, Homes of Family Names in Great Britain. 1890. Print.
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- 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)
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 15) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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