Riverton History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Riverton family

The surname Riverton was first found in Lancashire 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 14th century near Bolton in that shire.

Early History of the Riverton family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Riverton research. Another 118 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1587, 1618, 1642, 1688, 1711, 1724, 1742 and 1803 are included under the topic Early Riverton History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Riverton Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rivington, Revington, Riffington, Rifington and others.

Early Notables of the Riverton family

Distinguished members of the family include Charles Rivington (1688-1742), British publisher, eldest son of Thurston Rivington, was born at Chesterfield, Derbyshire. He was apprenticed to Matthews, a London bookseller, and made free...
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Migration of the Riverton family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: settlers who were recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..

The Riverton Motto +

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: Deum timete et regem favete
Motto Translation: Fear God, and the silent