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![Show Contents]() Wilet History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The surname Wilet is derived from the diminutive form of the Old English personal name "Will" or "William." Thus, the name refers to a "son of Willet." Early Origins of the Wilet familyThe surname Wilet was first found in Essex, where the Wilet family held a family seat from very ancient times. Records of the name in Essex and the surrounding shires date back to the Middle Ages, during the years immediately following the Norman Conquest. Early History of the Wilet familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wilet research. Another 109 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1736, 1665, 1562, 1621, 1562, 1511, 1598, 1650, 1678, 1633, 1703, 1605 and 1674 are included under the topic Early Wilet History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wilet Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Willet, Willett, Willhite, Willot, Willitt, Willets and many more. Early Notables of the Wilet family (pre 1700)Notables of this surname at this time include: Andrew Willet (1562- 1621), an English clergyman and controversialist. Born at Ely in 1562, he was son of Thomas Willet (1511?-1598), who began his career as a public notary, and officiated as such at the consecration of Archbishop Parker. [1]
Deborah "Deb" Willet...
Another 49 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Wilet Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Wilet familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Thomas Willet, who settled in Plymouth in 1630; Henry Willet, who settled in Virginia in 1640; as did George, Richard, John, and William Willet in 1652.
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: Dieu et mon devoir
Motto Translation: God and my work.
- Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
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