Whichcote History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Whichcote familyThe surname Whichcote was first found in Shropshire where the family is descended from William de Whichcote of Whichcote in 1255. During the reign of Edward IV, the family inherited Harpswell, Lincolnshire by marriage with the heiress of Tyrwhitt and this became the family seat for many years. 1 Of this latter branch, John Wichcote of Harpswell was High Sheriff of Lincolnshire in 1466. Early History of the Whichcote familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Whichcote research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1609, 1614, 1643, 1675, 1677, 1683, 1692, 1721 and 1775 are included under the topic Early Whichcote History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Whichcote Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Whichcote, Whichcott, Whichcot, Whitcott and others. Early Notables of the Whichcote familyDistinguished members of the family include
Migration of the Whichcote familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: bearers of the name, who may have settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, although we could not find any evidence of their arrival..
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: Juste et droit Motto Translation: Just and right.
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