Wite History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Wite family

The surname Wite was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Wite family

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Wite Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wit, Witt, Wite, Witte, Wites, Wits, Witts, Wittes, van Wit, van Witt, Whit, Wyt, Wytt, van Wytt and many more.

Early Notables of the Wite family

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Wite migration to the United States +

Wite Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Mrs. Henriette Wite, aged 54, German who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "City of Bristol" in 1775 1

Wite Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. William Wite, aged 36, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Meteor" in 1828 1
Mr. Herman Wite, aged 21, German who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Bar K Miles" in 1846 1
Miss Matilde Wite, aged 18, Irish settler who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Barque Mrs Chase" in 1849 1
Mr. Charles Wite, aged 35, British settler who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "David Cannon" in 1851 1
Mr. Joseph Wite, aged 27, who arrived in Ellis Island, New York aboard the ship "Isaac Bell" in 1852 1
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Wite migration to Australia +

Wite Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century

Miss C. Wite, who arrived in Australia aboard the ship "Kalgoorlie" in 1900 2
T. Wite, who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Wollowra" in 1902 2

Wite migration to West Indies +

The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 3

Wite Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century

Minister Daniel Wite, (b. 1605), aged 30, British settler travelling aboard the ship "The Dorset" arriving in Barbados in September 1635 4

Sources +

Ellis Island Search retrieved 9th February 2023. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
National Archives of Australia Retrieved 9th February 2023. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ListingReports/PassengerListing.aspx
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_West_Indies
Pilgrim Ship Lists Early 1600's retrieved 29th September 2021. Retrieved from https://www.packrat-pro.com/ships/shiplist.htm