| ![Show Contents]() Sibthorpe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Sibthorpe reached English shores for the first time with the ancestors of the Sibthorpe family as they migrated following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Sibthorpe family lived in Nottinghamshire. Further research showed the name was derived from the Old Norse words sib, meaning victory, and thorp, meaning outlying farm or hamlet. 1 Early Origins of the Sibthorpe familyThe surname Sibthorpe was first found in Nottinghamshire at Sibthorpe, a parish in the union of Bingham. "In the reign of Edward II., Thomas de Sibthorpe founded a chantry in the church, and subsequently erected it into a college for a warden, nine chaplains, three clerks, and four choristers; he also added four chapels, in honour of St. Anne, St. Katharine, St. Margaret, and St. Mary." 2 The family is conjecturally descended from a Norman noble, Fredegis, who held the lands of Sibetorp (Sibthorpe) from Count Alan. At the time of the taking of the Domesday Survey in 1086 Sibetorp consisted of a church and one and a quarter mills. In the graveyard of the church there were twenty Irish yew trees, which have gained fame throughout the years. "A Robert and William de Sibetorp occur in the Domesday [Book] of that county, and the name is found in connection with Sibthorpe down to the 14th century. " 3 The family quickly spread throughout ancient Britain as seen by Robert de Sibthorpe, who was rector of the church of St. Elphin, Warrington, Lancashire in 1374. 4 Early History of the Sibthorpe familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sibthorpe research. Another 116 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1395, 1607, 1618, 1631, 1632, 1662, 1669, 1713, 1715, 1718, 1747, 1758, 1784, 1796, 1797 and 1896 are included under the topic Early Sibthorpe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sibthorpe Spelling VariationsBefore the advent of the printing press and the first dictionaries, the English language was not standardized. Sound was what guided spelling in the Middle Ages, so one person's name was often recorded under several variations during a single lifetime. Spelling variations were common, even among the names of the most literate people. Known variations of the Sibthorpe family name include Sibetorp, Sibthorp, Sibthorpe, Sibethorp and many more. Early Notables of the Sibthorpe familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was - Robert Sibthorpe or Sibthorp (died 1662), an English clergyman, known for his outspoken defense of the divine right of kings during the reign of King Charles
- John Sibthorpe (1669-1718), of St. Mark's, Lincoln, an English politician, Member of the Parliament for Lincoln from 1713 to 1715
Migration of the Sibthorpe family to IrelandSome of the Sibthorpe family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 31 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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To escape the political and religious chaos of this era, thousands of English families began to migrate to the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. The passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe; however, those who made the voyage safely were encountered opportunities that were not available to them in their homeland. Many of the families that reached the New World at this time went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations of the United States and Canada. Research into various historical records has revealed some of first members of the Sibthorpe family to immigrate North America:
Sibthorpe Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Mary Sibthorpe, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1683 5
- Christopher Sibthorpe and his wife Barbara, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1686
Sibthorpe Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- William Sibthorpe, who landed in America in 1756
- Ann Sibthorpe, who landed in America in 1771
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: Nil conscire sibi
Motto Translation: To have a conscience free from guilt.
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- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
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- 'Townships: Scarisbrick', in A History of the County of Lancaster: Volume 3, ed. William Farrer and J Brownbill (London, 1907), pp. 265-276. British History Online http://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/lancs/vol3/pp265-276 [accessed 21 January 2017].
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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