Skillicorne History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Skillicorne family

The surname Skillicorne was first found in Lancashire where one of the first records of the family was Adam de Skillingcorne c. 1350. Later William Skillecome was listed in Hampshire in 1458. 1

The name is in many cases originally from the Isle of Man, where it "is most probably derived from a local name now forgotten, beginning with the word skellig, 'rock.' We have Skellig and Cornaa separately among our local names, but not in combination." 2 3

Early History of the Skillicorne family

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Skillicorne Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Skillicorn, Skillicorne, Skillicower, Skillicome and others.

Early Notables of the Skillicorne family

Notables of the family at this time include

Sir Philip Skillicorne, a vicar in 15213...
Captain Henry Skillicorne (1678-1763), is credited with being the first entrepreneur to recognize the opportunity to exploit the mineral springs of Cheltenham, also known as Cheltenham Spa, on the edg...

Skillicorne migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Skillicorne Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

John Skillicorne, who settled in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1780

Citations +

Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
Moore, A.W., Manx Names. London: Elliot Stock, 62 Paternoster Row, 1906. Print