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This surname TIMPSON was of the
baptismal group of surnames meaning 'the son of Timothy'. The
earliest of the name on record was Edward Timmis of Yorkshire,
who was recorded in the Yorkshire Poll Tax of 1379 and Richard
Timson was documented in County Lancashire in the year 1400.
Richard Tympson who registered at Oxford University in the year
1564 and Dennis Tims and Mary Edwards were married at St.
George's, Hanover Square, London in 1752. Jeremiah Ogbourn and
Mary Timson, were married at the same church in 1764. Between
the 11th and 15th centuries it became customary for surnames to
be assumed in Europe, but were not commonplace in England or
Scotland before the Norman Conquest of 1066. They are to be
found in the Domesday Book of 1086. Those of gentler blood
assumed surnames at this time, but it was not until the reign of
Edward 111. (1327-1377) that it became common practice for all
people. The name has many variant spellings which include Timms,
Tims and Timson. Timothy was originally from the Greek name
TIMOTHEOS (Timan, meaning to honour) and Theos (God). It was a
name which was bestowed in honour of various early saints,
notably the companion of St. Paul and the first Bishop of
Ephesus. The origin of badges and emblems, are traced to the
earliest times, although, Heraldry, in fact, cannot be traced
later than the 12th century, or at furthest the 11th century. At
first armorial bearings were probably like surnames and assumed
by each warrior at his free will and pleasure, his object being
to distinguish himself from others. It has long been a matter of
doubt when bearing Coats of Arms first became hereditary. It is
known that in the reign of Henry V (1413-1422), a proclamation
was issued, prohibiting the use of heraldic ensigns to all who
could not show an original and valid right, except those 'who
had borne arms at Agincourt'.
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