Lillingstone History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Lillingstone familyThe surname Lillingstone was first found in Dorset at Lillington, a hamlet and civil parish that dates back to 1166 when it was first listed as Lilletone. Literally the place name meant "estate associated with a man called Lylla," having derived from the Old Englinsh personal name + "-ing" + "tun." 1 The small parish church which dates back to the 13th century is of note as Sir Walter Raleigh's second son, Carew, was christened here in 1605. Lillington is also a parish in the union of Warwick, Kenilworth division of the hundred of Knightlow and now part of the town of Leamington Spa. However, as far as the surname is concerned, the first record of the name was found in the year 1198 when Geoffrey de Lillington held estates in Oxfordshire. Early History of the Lillingstone familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lillingstone research. Another 135 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1390, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1600, 1653, 1692 and 1713 are included under the topic Early Lillingstone History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lillingstone Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Lillington, Lillington, Lillinton, Lilinton and many more. Early Notables of the Lillingstone familyDistinguished members of the family include
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Lillingstone Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
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