Winteringham History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Winteringham familyThe surname Winteringham was first found in Lincolnshire at Winteringham, a parish, in the union of Glandford-Brigg, N. division of the wapentake of Manley, parts of Lindsey. "The estates were anciently held by the Marmions, one of whom, in the reign of Edward II., obtained a charter for a market here, now no longer held." 1 In this case the earliest record was found in 1317. 2 The Domesday Book listed this parish as Wintringeham or Wentrigha and literally meant "homestead of the family or followers of a man called Wintra" from the Old English personal name + "-inga" + "ham." 3 Another source notes that the parish could have been derived from Winteringahám, the home or estate of the Winter family. 2 Conjecturally, the surname is descended from the tenant of the lands of Winteringham held Gilbert de Ghent who was recorded in the Domesday Book census of 1086. 4 Alternatively, the family could have originated in the East Riding of Yorkshire at Wintringham, a parish, in the union of Malton, wapentake of Buckrose. "The village is situated at the foot of the Wolds, on the road from Scarborough to York, and consists mostly of one long street of ancient houses, built of stone and covered with thatch. " 1 Early History of the Winteringham familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Winteringham research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1204, 1392, 1689, 1745 and 1747 are included under the topic Early Winteringham History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Winteringham Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Winteringham, Wintringham, Wintrincham, Winterinham, Wynteringham and many more. Early Notables of the Winteringham familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was Clifton Wintringham Sr. (1689-1747) English medical practitioner, Physician at York County Hospital in March 1745. He baptised at East Retford in Nottinghamshire...
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Winteringham Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Winteringham Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Winteringham Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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: Fortis esto non ferox Motto Translation: Be brave, not ferocious.
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