Antoney History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Antoney reached England in the great wave of migration following the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is based on the Latin family name Antonius, which means "inestimable or worthy of praise." 1 Another source notes that it may have been derived from "the personal name; also a parish in Cornwall. Places called St. Antoine and Antoigni occur in Normandy. " 2 Early Origins of the Antoney familyThe surname Antoney was first found in Lincolnshire. "The name had become fairly popular in England in the 13th century, as having been borne by the great hermit of the 4th century. He was the patron saint of the swineherd. " 3 Early History of the Antoney familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Antoney research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1550, 1568, 1585, 1607, 1613, 1616, 1623 and 1655 are included under the topic Early Antoney History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Antoney Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Antoney has been recorded under many different variations, including Anthony, Antony, Antonie, McAnthony, Anton (Scot), Anthoney, Enthony and many more. Early Notables of the Antoney familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was William Anthony, Chief engraver to the Royal Mint who engraved all the coins for King Edward VI, Queen Mary and the first Queen Elizabeth (1568.) Anthony of Knight's Close is the family seat.
John Anthony (1585-1655), was an English physician, educated at Pembroke College, Cambridge in 1613. 4
Francis... Migration of the Antoney family to IrelandSome of the Antoney family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Antoneys were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Antoney Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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