Whystomb History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Whystomb family

Early History of the Whystomb family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Whystomb research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1100, 1200, 1260, 1292, 1300, 1358, 1667, 1699, 1752 and 1780 are included under the topic Early Whystomb History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Whystomb Spelling Variations

The many spelling variations in Medieval Scottish names result from the fact that scribes in that era spelled words according to sound. Translation too, was an undeveloped science, and many names were altered into complete obscurity. Over the years Whystomb has been spelled Whiston, Wiston and others.

Early Notables of the Whystomb family

Notable amongst the family at this time was Sir Henry, Lord of Wiceston; and William Whiston (1667-1752), an English theologian, historian, and mathematician, best known for his translation of the Antiquities of the Jews. His son, John Whiston (d. 1780), was an English bookseller "and was probably born within five years of his father's marriage...
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Migration of the Whystomb family to Ireland

Some of the Whystomb 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.

Migration of the Whystomb family

To escape the uncertainties and discrimination faced in Scotland, many decided to head out for North America. Once they arrived, many Scots fought with relish in the American War of Independence; some went north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Many ancestors of these Scots have recovered their lost national heritage in the 20th century through Clan organizations and Scottish historical societies. Among the settlers to North America were: William Whistons settled in Virginia in 1670; Nathanial, James, and Charles Whiston, all settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania between 1820 and 1874.