Elkinton History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of ElkintonWhat does the name Elkinton mean? The Norman Conquest of England in 1066 brought much change to the island nation, including many immigrants with new names. Among these immigrants were the ancestors of the Elkinton family, who lived in Lincolnshire, at the Manor of Elkington, near Louth. Early Origins of the Elkinton familyThe surname Elkinton was first found in Lincolnshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the manor of Elkington, and were conjecturally descended from William de Percy who held his lands from Ivo Tailbois, a tenant in chief recorded in the Domesday Book in 1086. 1 At this time the village of Elkington (Alchinton) consisted of one church, one chapel, a mill and a mill site. Since that time the village has become two hamlets, North Elkington and South Elkington which both survive today. In early rolls the "k" was often dropped as in William de Elinton who was listed in Huntingdonshire in 1206 and John de Ettington who listed in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1274 for Lincolnshire. 2 Early History of the Elkinton familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Elkinton research. Another 79 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1600 is included under the topic Early Elkinton History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Elkinton Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years the English language had no fixed system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations occurred commonly in Anglo Norman surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Elkinton were recorded, including Elkinton, Alkington, Elchington and others. Early Notables of the Elkinton familyMore information is included under the topic Early Elkinton Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
The unstable environment in England at this time caused numerous families to board ships and leave in search of opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad in places like Ireland, Australia, and particularly the New World. The voyage was extremely difficult, however, and only taken at great expense. The cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels caused many to arrive diseased and starving, not to mention destitute from the enormous cost. Still opportunity in the emerging nations of Canada and the United States was far greater than at home and many went on to make important contributions to the cultures of their adopted countries. An examination of many early immigration records reveals that people bearing the name Elkinton arrived in North America very early: Elkinton Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
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