Whitecotton History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Whitecotton familyThe surname Whitecotton was first found in Shropshire where the family is descended from William de Whichcote of Whichcote in 1255. During the reign of Edward IV, the family inherited Harpswell, Lincolnshire by marriage with the heiress of Tyrwhitt and this became the family seat for many years. 1 Of this latter branch, John Wichcote of Harpswell was High Sheriff of Lincolnshire in 1466. Early History of the Whitecotton familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Whitecotton research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1609, 1614, 1643, 1675, 1677, 1683, 1692, 1721 and 1775 are included under the topic Early Whitecotton History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Whitecotton Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Whichcote, Whichcott, Whichcot, Whitcott and others. Early Notables of the Whitecotton familyDistinguished members of the family include Benjamin Whichcote (1609-1683), English philosopher and theologian, born in Stoke, Shropshire, England regarded as the spiritual founder of the "Cambridge Platonists." 2Sir Jeremy Whichcote, 1st Baronet (c. 1614-1677), received his baronetcy as a reward for his...
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Whitecotton Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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: Juste et droit Motto Translation: Just and right.
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