Withere History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Withere family

The surname Withere was first found in Huntingdonshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1273 when Eustace and Thomas Whittowere held estates in that shire.

Early History of the Withere family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Withere research. Another 87 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1279, 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Withere History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Withere Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Whittier, Whittyer, Whittear, Whityer, Whithear, Wittier, Wittyer, Wittyere, Wittyer, Whitear, Whittear, Whitehair, Withere, Wityere, Wityear, Whityear, Wittiere, Wityear, Wytyear and many more.

Early Notables of the Withere family

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Migration of the Withere family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Reuben Whittier, who came to New England in 1730.

The Withere Motto +

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: Esto fidelis
Motto Translation: Be Faithful.