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![Show Contents]() Willimot History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Willimot surname evolved from a form of the personal name William. Early Origins of the Willimot familyThe surname Willimot was first found in Derbyshire where "for 350 years, the Derbyshire Wilmots, who have been honoured with three baronetcies, have been settled at Derby or at Cliaddesden in its neighbourhood. There were Wilmots in Cambridgeshire in the 13th century." 1 Early records listed the name as both a forename and a surname. Walter Wilimot was listed in 1252 and Henry Wilmot was listed in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1279 for Cheshire. Thomas Wilmet was listed in the Assize Rolls for Kent in 1317. 2 Early History of the Willimot familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Willimot research. Another 141 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1008, 1570, 1612, 1614, 1621, 1644, 1647, 1650, 1651, 1652, 1658, 1680, 1681 and 1740 are included under the topic Early Willimot History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Willimot Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Willmot, Wilmot, Wilmott, Willmott and others. Early Notables of the Willimot familyNotables of the family at this time include Charles Wilmot (c.1570-1644), created 1st Viscount Athlone on 4 June, 1621; as well as his son, Lieutenant-General Henry Wilmot (1612-1658), an English Cavalier, who fought for the Royalist cause during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, and...
Another 45 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Willimot Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Willimot family to Ireland
Some of the Willimot family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 39 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Willimot Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. James Willimot, British Convict who was convicted in Norfolk, England for 10 years, transported aboard the "Asia" on 25th April 1840, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 3
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: Quod vult valde valt
Motto Translation: What he wishes, he fervently wishes.
- 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)
- Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 17th January 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/asia/1840
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Willimot migration to Australia 
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