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The Rev. 'dr. Giles, in his history of Witney and the neighboring parishes, in Oxfordshire, published in London, in 1852, thus refers to the signification of the name: But, if Witney received any fresh peculiarity of character from the Saxons, it certainly takes its name from the occupation of that busy and plodding race of men. The Witan-eye, or, as it is also written in the anglo-saxon or old English dialect, Witan-ige, evidently signifies the island of Me wise men or of fée Parliament; it is well known that the Saxons - far more respectful, in that particular, toward their senate than we their descendants - always attributed wisdom as the chief, and, in fact, necessary virtue of their representatives. Thus the word Witney means, etymologically, Parliament Isle, though no record has been handed down to us to tell for what reason such a name was given. There is a large house still named Parliament House, at the corner of the Crofts Lane, which, to the minds of some, conveys a tradition concerning the etymology of the name Witney; but other per sons, perhaps too much given to matter of fact, and insensible to the delusions of fancy, reject the notion altogether.
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The Rev. 'dr. Giles, in his history of Witney and the neighboring parishes, in Oxfordshire, published in London, in 1852, thus refers to the signification of the name: But, if Witney received any fresh peculiarity of character from the Saxons, it certainly takes its name from the occupation of that busy and plodding race of men. The Witan-eye, or, as it is also written in the anglo-saxon or old English dialect, Witan-ige, evidently signifies the island of Me wise men or of fée Parliament; it is well known that the Saxons - far more respectful, in that particular, toward their senate than we their descendants - always attributed wisdom as the chief, and, in fact, necessary virtue of their representatives. Thus the word Witney means, etymologically, Parliament Isle, though no record has been handed down to us to tell for what reason such a name was given. There is a large house still named Parliament House, at the corner of the Crofts Lane, which, to the minds of some, conveys a tradition concerning the etymology of the name Witney; but other per sons, perhaps too much given to matter of fact, and insensible to the delusions of fancy, reject the notion altogether.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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As the language used in some portions of the following pages may not be understood hereafter, it is well to state that Mr. Stephen Whitney Phoenix, of New York, is about to print a genealogical account of the descendants of Henry Whitney, of Norwalk, Connecticut, his lineal maternal ancestor, and that, during the last spring, he expressed a wish to include in his volume some part of my scattered notes and data, collected many years ago.
As the manuscript was in various handwritings, and in inconvenient shape for one not familiar with it to arrange for the press, these selections have been printed in quarto, as uniform with other memoranda heretofore printed, and as enabling Mr. Phoenix to readily make such extracts as he may think desirable.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the origins of the surname Whitney, analyzing its Anglo-Saxon etymology and possible meanings. The author traces the name's usage from its earliest known appearance in medieval England to its establishment as a family name. The book examines the historical records to shed light on the family's origins, social status, and geographical distribution. By exploring the lives and accomplishments of notable Whitneys through the centuries, this book paints a vivid picture of the name's rich history and cultural significance. It provides a comprehensive and engaging narrative that will captivate anyone interested in genealogy, surname origins, or British history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332294541_0
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