Hinkson Surname, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The origins of the Hinkson name lie with England's ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It comes from when the family lived in the village of Hinxton in the county of Cambridgeshire.

Hinkson Early Origins

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The surname Hinkson was first found in Cambridgeshire, where evidence suggests they held a family seat before the Norman Conquest. Today Hingston Down is a hill near Gunnislake, Cornwall, and Hingston Down is a hill spur in Devon.

Hinkson Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Hinkson were recorded, including Hingston, Hinkston, Hinkson, Hingeston, Hingson and others.

Hinkson Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hinkson research. Another 187 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1612, 1683 and 14-y are included under the topic Early Hinkson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hinkson Early Notables (pre 1700)

Another 35 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hinkson Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hinkson In Ireland

Some of the Hinkson family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 159 words (11 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

The Great Migration

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Hinkson family emigrate to North America:

Hinkson Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Philip Hinkson, who sailed to Maine in 1640

Hinkson Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Elizabeth, Isaac and Jane Hinkson to San Francisco in 1851

Hinkson Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

George Hinkson, who landed in Canada in 1830

Contemporary Notables of the name Hinkson (post 1700)

Benjamin B. Hinkson (1799-1877), American politician, the 4th Ohio Secretary of State
Ronald "Boo" Hinkson, Saint Lucian jazz guitarist
Pamela Hinkson (1900-1982), Anglo-Irish writer, author of the book The Ladies' Road (1932), daughter of Katharine Tynan
Katharine Tynan Hinkson (1861-1931), born Katharine Tynan, Irish-born writer, known for her novels and poetry

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Other References

Burke, John Bernard Ed. The Roll of Battle Abbey. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
MacAulay, Thomas Babington. History of England from the Accession of James the Second 4 volumes. New York: Harper and Brothers, 1879. Print.
Innes, Thomas and Learney. The Tartans of the Clans and Families of Scotland 1st Edition. Edinburgh: W & A. K. Johnston Limited, 1938. Print.
Bolton, Charles Knowles. Bolton's American Armory. Baltimore: Heraldic Book Company, 1964. Print.
Reaney P.H and R.M. Wilson. A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X).
Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds. Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8).
Shaw, William A. Knights of England A Complete Record from the Earliest Time to the Present Day of the Knights of all the Orders of Chivalry in England, Scotland, Ireland and Knights Bachelors 2 Volumes. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print. (ISBN 080630443X).
Best, Hugh. Debrett's Texas Peerage. New York: Coward-McCann, 1983. Print. (ISBN 069811244X).
Fairbairn. Fairbain's book of Crests of the Families of Great Britain and Ireland, 4th Edition 2 volumes in one. Baltimore: Heraldic Book Company, 1968. Print.
Dunkling, Leslie. Dictionary of Surnames. Toronto: Collins, 1998. Print. (ISBN 0004720598).
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The Hinkson Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Hinkson Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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