| ![Show Contents]() Willmot History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of WillmotWhat does the name Willmot mean? The Willmot surname evolved from a form of the personal name William. Early Origins of the Willmot familyThe surname Willmot was first found in Derbyshire where "for 350 years, the Derbyshire Wilmots, who have been honoured with three baronetcies, have been settled at Derby or at Cliaddesden in its neighbourhood. There were Wilmots in Cambridgeshire in the 13th century." 1 Early records listed the name as both a forename and a surname. Walter Wilimot was listed in 1252 and Henry Wilmot was listed in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1279 for Cheshire. Thomas Wilmet was listed in the Assize Rolls for Kent in 1317. 2 Early History of the Willmot familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Willmot research. Another 141 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1008, 1570, 1612, 1614, 1621, 1644, 1647, 1650, 1651, 1652, 1658, 1680, 1681 and 1740 are included under the topic Early Willmot History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Willmot Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Willmot, Wilmot, Wilmott, Willmott and others. Early Notables of the Willmot familyNotables of the family at this time include Charles Wilmot (c.1570-1644), created 1st Viscount Athlone on 4 June, 1621; as well as his son, Lieutenant-General Henry Wilmot (1612-1658), an English Cavalier, who fought for the Royalist cause during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, and...
Another 45 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Willmot Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Willmot family to IrelandSome of the Willmot family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 39 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Willmot migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Willmot Settlers in Australia in the 18th Century- Mr. George Willmot, English convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for life, transported aboard the "Barwell" in September 1797, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 3
Willmot Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Miss Jane Willmot, British Convict who was convicted in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Experiment" on 4th December 1803, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 4
| Contemporary Notables of the name Willmot (post 1700) | + |
- Donald Gilpin "Bud" Willmot (1916-1994), Canadian businessman, and philanthropist
- George Willmot Renchard (1907-1982), American politician, U.S. Ambassador to Burundi, 1968-69 5
| Historic Events for the Willmot family | + |
- Miss Eliza Willmot (1876-1914), British Second Class Passenger returning from Campbellford, Ontario, Canada who survived the sinking on the Empress of Ireland 6
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: Quod vult valde valt
Motto Translation: What he wishes, he fervently wishes.
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