| ![Show Contents]() Jinkinson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England Jinkinson is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from the baptismal name for the son of Jenkin, which was a diminutive of John. 1 Baptismal names are a type of patronymic surname, which come from religious and vernacular given name traditions. In this case, the surname Jinkinson derived from the popular biblical name John, which comes from John the Apostle. Early Origins of the Jinkinson familyThe surname Jinkinson was first found in Yorkshire where the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 include Robert (Robertus) Jonkinson and Johannes Jonkynson as holding lands there at that time. (Bardlsey) Years later, William Jenkynson was listed as a Freeman of York in 1484. 1 Early History of the Jinkinson familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jinkinson research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1546, 1553, 1555, 1557, 1611, 1661, 1677, 1727, 1750, 1752, 1780 and 1808 are included under the topic Early Jinkinson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Jinkinson Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Jinkinson have been found, including Jenkinson, Jankinson and others. Early Notables of the Jinkinson familyDistinguished members of the family include Anthony Jenkinson (d. 1611), English explorer, merchant, sea-captain, and traveller. When still a youth he was sent, in 1546, into the Levant as training for a mercantile career. " In 1553 he was at Aleppo, and wrote an account of the entry of Solyman the Great on 4 Nov. From Solyman he obtained a ‘safe-conduct or privilege,’ permitting him to trade in Turkish ports, ‘with his ship or ships or other vessels,’ without hindrance, and free of any extraordinary custom or toll. In 1555 he was admitted a member of the Mercers' Company, and in...
Another 139 words (10 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Jinkinson Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Jinkinson familyFamilies began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Jinkinson, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were : Frances and Oliver Jenkinson settled in Virginia in 1623 with Robert; B.A. Jessie, John, Joseph, Mathew, Robert, Thomas and William Jenkinson all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860..
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: Pareo non servo
Motto Translation: I am obedient no servile.
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
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