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![Show Contents]() Whilberfose History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Whilberfose is a name that was carried to England in the great wave of migration from Normandy following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Whilberfose family lived in Yorkshire, at Wilberfosse. Early Origins of the Whilberfose familyThe surname Whilberfose was first found in Yorkshire where they were Lords of the manor of Wilberforce, and descended from Phillip of Kyme, Lord of Wilberfosse. The parish of Wilberfoss(e) in the East Riding of Yorkshire was home to the family. "This place, from the time of the Conquest, was the property of the Wilberforce family, from which was descended the late William Wilberforce, the distinguished philanthropist; but the ancient family mansion and the estates were sold in 1710, and the lands are now divided among several proprietors, of whom Col. Wyndham is lord of the manor." 1 Early History of the Whilberfose familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Whilberfose research. Another 109 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1797 and 1833 are included under the topic Early Whilberfose History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Whilberfose Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, Norman French and other languages became incorporated into English throughout the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Whilberfose include Wilberforce, Wilberfoss, Wilberfosse and many more. Early Notables of the Whilberfose familyMore information is included under the topic Early Whilberfose Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Whilberfose familyIn England at this time, the uncertainty of the political and religious environment of the time caused many families to board ships for distant British colonies in the hopes of finding land and opportunity, and escaping persecution. The voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, though, and many arrived in North America sick, starved, and destitute. Those who did make it, however, were greeted with greater opportunities and freedoms that they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make important contributions to the young nations in which they settled. Early immigration records have shown some of the first Whilberfoses to arrive on North American shores: William Wilberforce settled in Virginia in 1730.
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: Nos non nobis
Motto Translation: We not for ourselves.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
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