Skillicorn History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Skillicorn family

The surname Skillicorn was first found in Lancashire where one of the first records of the family was Adam de Skillingcorne c. 1350. Later William Skillecome was listed in Hampshire in 1458. 1

The name is in many cases originally from the Isle of Man, where it "is most probably derived from a local name now forgotten, beginning with the word skellig, 'rock.' We have Skellig and Cornaa separately among our local names, but not in combination." 2 3

Early History of the Skillicorn family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Skillicorn research. Another 38 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1521, 1678, 1732 and 1763 are included under the topic Early Skillicorn History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Skillicorn Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Skillicorn, Skillicorne, Skillicower, Skillicome and others.

Early Notables of the Skillicorn family

Notables of the family at this time include

Sir Philip Skillicorne, a vicar in 15213...
Captain Henry Skillicorne (1678-1763), is credited with being the first entrepreneur to recognize the opportunity to exploit the mineral springs of Cheltenham, also known as Cheltenham Spa, on the edg...

Skillicorn migration to Australia +

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

Skillicorn Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

John Skillicorn, aged 27, a miner, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Medina" 4

Contemporary Notables of the name Skillicorn (post 1700) +

Allen Skillicorn (b. 1974), American race driver
Alice Habergal Skillicorn, Principal of Homerton College, Cambridge, England

Citations +

Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
Moore, A.W., Manx Names. London: Elliot Stock, 62 Paternoster Row, 1906. Print
South Australian Register Tuesday 3 February 1852. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) MEDINA 1852. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/medina1852.shtml