| ![Show Contents]() Slingsby History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of SlingsbyWhat does the name Slingsby mean? The name Slingsby originated in Slingsby, in the North Riding of Yorkshire. This parish dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, when it was known as Selungesbi, having derived its name from "farmstead or village of a man called Slengr, an Old Norse personal name + "by." 1 2 Early Origins of the Slingsby familyThe surname Slingsby was first found in the North Riding of Yorkshire at Slingsby, a parish, six miles from New Malton. 3 4 5 It was here that Roger de Slingesby was recorded in the Curia Regis Rolls for 1219. Later, Higdon de Slyngesby was listed in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379. 6 Other entries in the Yorkshire Poll Tax include: Henricus de Slyngesby; Ricardus de Slyngesby; and Willelmus de Slenggesby. 3 At about this time in Scotland, we found "Ade de Slyngysby in Edinburgh, 1367, most probably derived his surname from Slingsby in Yorkshire. John Slingisbie forfeited some land in Edinburgh in the reign of David II." 7 The Scottish entries should come as no surprise due to North Yorkshire's close proximity to the Scottish borders. Early History of the Slingsby familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Slingsby research. Another 126 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1300, 1563, 1565, 1577, 1602, 1610, 1621, 1628, 1631, 1634, 1636, 1643, 1658, 1660, 1662, 1680, 1690, 1691, 1693, 1763 and 1787 are included under the topic Early Slingsby History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Slingsby Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Slingsby are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Slingsby include: Slingsby, Slingsbie and others. Early Notables of the Slingsby familyNotables of the family at this time include - Sir Guylford Slingsby (1565-1631) English administrator, Comptroller of the Navy (1628 to 1631)
- Sir William Slingsby (1563-1634), was an English soldier who discovered the first spa water well in Harrogate, North Yorkshire
- Sir Guylford Slingsby (1565-1631) English administrator, Comptroller of the Navy (1628 to 1631)
- Sir Henry Slingsby (1602-1658), 1st Baronet, a Yorkshire landowner and Member of Parliament who was executed for his adherence to the Royalist cause during the English Civil War
- Sir Henry Slingsby (1621-1690), Master of the Mint (1662 to 1680)
- Sir Henry Slingsby, 3rd Baronet (1660-1691)
Migration of the Slingsby family to IrelandSome of the Slingsby family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 64 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Slingsby migration to the United States | + |
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Slingsby or a variant listed above:
Slingsby Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- John Slingsby, who landed in Maryland in 1646 8
- Peter Slingsby, who settled in Virginia in 1655
- Elizabeth Slingsby, who arrived in Maryland in 1672 8
| Slingsby migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Slingsby Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Samuel Slingsby, aged 23, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Adamant" in 1874 9
- Sarah J. E. Slingsby, aged 23, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Adamant" in 1874 9
| Contemporary Notables of the name Slingsby (post 1700) | + |
- John Slingsby (1788-1826), English amateur cricketer
- William Cecil Slingsby (1849-1929), English mountain climber and alpine explorer
- Tom Slingsby (1984-2008), Australian sailor at the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Frederick 'Fred' Nicholas Slingsby MM (1894-1973), founder of Slingsby Sailplanes Ltd, later named Slingsby Aviation, a British aircraft company
- Thomas Slingsby Duncombe (1796-1861), English politician
| Historic Events for the Slingsby family | + |
- Mr. George Slingsby, English 1st Class Passenger, Valet to Orr-Lewis family from Enfield, Middlesex, England, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and survived the sinking 10
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: Vincit liberavit
Motto Translation: Liberty will conquer
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- Lusitania Passenger List - The Lusitania Resource. (Retrieved 2014, March 6) . Retrieved from http://www.rmslusitania.info/lusitania-passenger-list/
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