Elwyn History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Elwyn family

The surname Elwyn was first found in Norfolk where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Elwyn family

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Elwyn Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Elwyn, Elwin, Elwine, Elwyne, Elwon and others.

Early Notables of the Elwyn family

Elwyne of Elwyne

Elwyn migration to the United States +

Elwyn Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Anne Elwyn who settled in Maryland in 1741

Contemporary Notables of the name Elwyn (post 1700) +

Dr. Alfred Langdon Elwyn (1804-1884), American non practicing physician, author, philanthropist, and a pioneer in the training and care of mentally-disabled in America
James Elwyn Marquand (b. 1964), British film editor and director
Mac Elwyn Van Valkenburg (1921-1997), American electrical engineer, Professor at the University of Illinois from 1955-1966, Professor and head of electrical engineering at Princeton University, IEEE Education Medal (1972), ASEE George Westinghouse Award (1963)
Brigadier Frank Elwyn Wells (b. 1896), Commanding Officer, 1st Australian Amoured Brigade from 1943 to 1944 1
Frederick Elwyn Elwyn-Jones, Baron Elwyn-Jones, British barrister and politician
Malcolm Elwyn Jones (b. 1959), Scottish musician and multi-instrumentalist
Elwyn Brooks "E.B." White (1899-1985), American essayist/children's novelist awarded a special citation in 1978 by the Pulitzer Prize board and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Elwyn Meader (1910-1996), American botanist and plant scientist who developed over 50 new strains of fruit and vegetables
Elwyn E. Royce (1868-1960), American farmer and politician, born in Watertown, New York

Sources +

Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2011, September 8) Frank Wells. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Wells/Frank_Elwyn/Australia.html