Stiles Family Crest and History
Where did the English Stiles family come from? What is the English coat of arms/family crest? When did the Stiles family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the history of the family name?
In ancient Anglo-Saxon England, the Stiles family lived in the Cheshire area, some say before the Norman Invasion of England, in 1066.
Until quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Stiles include Stiles, Styals, Styles, Style, Stoyle, Steggle, Steagall, Steggal and many more.
First found in Bedfordshire, where the family was seated in early times. The earliest known bearer of the name was Reginald atte Stighel, who was recorded in the Assize Rolls of 1227. The Stiles family branched to other counties at an early date, also appearing in Somerset, where William de Stile and Osmund Atthe Stihele were living in 1229 and 1234 respectively, as well as in Sussex, where William ate Stegel was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of 1296.
Searching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the Origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Stiles or a variant listed above: Francis Stiles, who settled in New England in 1630; Joan Stiles, who immigrated to Boston in 1635; Nathaniel Stiles, who came to Virginia in 1639; as did Elizabeth Stiles in 1721.
Suggested Readings for the name Stiles
- A History of the David Stiles Family by Lois Ogden Stile Sparks.
Some noteworthy people of the name Stiles
Walter Stanley Stiles (b. 1901), author and research scientist at the National Physical Laboratory in Great Britain for whom the Stiles-Crawford Effect was named
- Ryan Stiles (b. 1959), American actor and comedian
- Charles Wardell Stiles (1867-1941), American zoologist, professor of medical zoology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
- Ezra Stiles (1727-1795), American theologian and educator, president of Yale University (1778-1795)
- John Dodson Stiles (1822-1896), American lawyer and politician, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania
- Norbert “Nobby” Peter Stiles (b. 1942), English footballer
Family Crests: Elements
In the Stiles coat of arms as in all coat of arms, the crest is only one element of the full armorial achievement. Again the Family Crest is just part of the story of Coats of Arms or Heraldry. Heraldry is defined as the hereditary art or science of blazoning, the description is appropriate technical terms of Coats-of-Arms and other heraldic and armorial insignia, and is of very ancient origin.
From www.HouseOfNames.com Archives
My mother is a Belfit. Her dad Thatcher george Belfit died in 1929 from Typhoidf. Her Mom, Maida is a Stiles. This Stiles family came to Hamden CT, Suffield CT in the early 17th century and is also related to the Canadian Steven’s family who built the St Lawrence Seaway….I inherited all their china, silverware, furniture and have it placed in our 300 year old home in North Haven CT. The Stiles (John Stiles) built the Stile sbrick company in North haven and in the late 20th Century was the largest Brick Company in North America. I hope this helps. My son Chris is quite the expert on Stiles Geneolgy….does anyone have confirmation that our families first female relative birthed the first American in 1623? There is a small museum in the Boston area dedicated to that event! The Stiles are not just a family name. The Stiles have been the leaders in Western Europe advances since the 2nd century! While most Stiles in America were farmers, Ezera was not, the Thatcher George Slausons were industrialisms, artists and inventors and my family are the same. It’s in our genetic code to question the status quo and change America for the better. Lets get to work. Oh, build back better is much different than “making America great again’ . MAGA will destroy us.
With almost 10 percent inflation and 5 dollar gas now with criminals and drugs flooding across the southern border I wonder if you still think Build Back Better is the answer for American?
I am William Anthony Stiles son of Mark Dana Stiles who was son Of William Henry Stiles and I have yet to track back further into history. I currently live in Aitkin Minnesota I am married to Alexis Cartie and we have three children two boys Logan Robert Stiles,Sawyer Mason Stiles and my wife’s daughter from another marriage Abigail L Thorkelson.
William,
The Stiles Family of America has the parents of William Henry Stiles as follows.
Charles Henry Stiles
Birth 18 DEC 1888 • Armour, Douglas Co., S.D.
Death 23 JUL 1963 • St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN.
Vida Irene Cree Stiles
Birth 11 NOV 1894 • Graham, Clayton Co., IA.
Death 05 MAY 1972 • St. Paul, Hennepin Co., MN.
This will allow you to further your research.
Hello,
My Grandmother was Ellen Stiles 1905-1995 born in Northampton County, VA. She had 5 sibling. There are many Stiles on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, some known for keeping our waters replenished w/ Oysters. Her Father was John Wesley Stiles 1851-1935 born in Indiana w/ 13 possible siblings all born in the Burlington area of NJ. His Father was Eayre Olephant Stiles SR 1821-1902 born in NJ died in VA. He had possibly 12 siblings born in NJ & OH. His wife Mary Emeline Skinner 1831-1873born in OH, died in NJ.
His Father was Jesse Stiles 1794-1870 NJ.
I am one of those Eastern Shore Stiles’. I work for NASA but grew up in Cape Charles. Father was Donald Lee Stiles, his father was Forrest Sherman Stiles, his father was Horace Stiles whose father was John Wesley Stiles.
Stiles was my grandmother’s maiden name, we are directly related through to John Stiles who arrived in Connecticut .
I’m grateful and also feel it’s interesting that there are a variety of sites and I have a book as well dedicated to the Stiles family. Not knowing a whole lot about the true state of things in England before the migration; it leaves me wondering if there was an incident or set of incidents leading to the departure.
I am William Anthony Stiles son of Mark Dana Stiles who was son Of William Henry Stiles and I have yet to track back further into history. I currently live in Aitkin Minnesota I am married to Alexis Cartie and we have three children two boys Logan Robert Stiles,Sawyer Mason Stiles and my wife’s daughter from another marriage Abigail L Thorkelson.
Charles, John Stiles was my 14th G-Grandfather. He came over from Milbrooke England in 1635 with his wife and brothers Thomas, Henry, and Francis and their families as master carpenters to build what is now Windsor CT. for an English lord. There is a whole book about this family by a Dr. Henry Reed. If you have already found this stuff out, keep on researching’. Have a good day ‘cuz’
hello i am robert theodore stiles jr i was born in vermont live in vermont now i moved around a bit new york CT i am trying to find info about frank my grandfather and his family
My family was from Pomeroy OHio…my grandfather was Dell Seth Stiles
Sally, I’m a Stiles whose family comes from Pomeroy. The Stiles came from the Chemung, NY area in the early to mid 1800s . My 4th G-Grand father was Keeny Stiles who came from NY with his family. I have a copy of a photo that shows my 3rd G-Grandfather and his family up on the ridge of Bunker Hill. Two generations later my line moved up to Wellsburg WV to work in the glass factory. I’m thinking that Dell may have been a cousin to my line.
I would love to read it
Rose, Please send the information to the Stiles Family of America at historian@stilesfamilyofamerica.net . We will be in touch with you. Phill Stiles, Asst Historian
Yes, but they never met in person.. only by correspondence. I have found copies of letters between the two of them.
There is an excellent book I found, “The Stiles Family in America” which was compiled by Ezra Stiles and published by a cousin. It is the best reference on the Stiles family probably in existance. I found my Grandfather in it so I know it is my line of Stiles.
I’ve heard of this book and apparently my great uncle had a copy of it but it disappeared after he passed. I have finally ordered my own copy. I have previously traced my direct line of Stiles back to one known point but I can’t get any farther. I would love to know more.
I have a record of genealogy scanned if anyone is interested in reading it, feel free to email me
Would love to see it.
From the book by Ezra Stiles, “The Stiles Family in America” I am in Family 64 which goes back to John (one of the four Stiles that came to America in the early 1600s.
I also have my Stiles family genealogy scanned which I will share with you if you wish.
Thanks,
hello i am robert theodore stiles jr i was born in vermont live in vermont now i moved around a bit new york CT i am trying to find info about frank my grandfather and his family
Wilbur,
I would like to see your genealogy. I see Wilbur Stiles Johnson Birth 14 DEC 1882 • Fort Dodge, Webster, IA. in a file I help someone else with.
Joyce (Stiles) Stern
Hello Wilbur, I am interested in your genealogy if you are willing to share. I have tracked my genealogy back to Bartholomew Stiles (1721-1804)of Depthford, Gloucester, NJ. Bartholomew’s father was name John Stiles but that is where I have ran in to a wall. Any insight would be much appreciated.
Take Care,
Derek stiles
My mother was a Stiles and I would love to read your research. Her name was Oma and she was born in Murphy, N.C.
I just sent you the above message about my mother Oma Stiles, I believe I entered the wrong email address, please see correction
I would love to read it
I would like a copy of the family tree my email is williamshakespere11@gmail.com. thank you very much for the information about our family.
jEREMIAH & Malantha had Lydia who married Nelson French,they had hattie who married Leo Slade,they had Pearl(mom) Benjamine Moon lived on Stratton vt..Jeremiah was there also somewhere..
Thank you…Janet
I have Jeremiah D Styles ,Malantha Moon,of Stratton,vt.Im unabl to find any info on him..I don’t know where to look,as this is all I have to go on,,Im daug/Maurice R Cobb& Pearl B Slade,,windhALL VT.. cAN YOU HELP???
I’m looking for more information about my family, my grandfather is Denis Stiles and he is 85 years old. He has 4 or 5 daughters and one son (my dad) michael stiles who is 44 years old, his sisters are older than 50, I only know one and want to find out more about my aunties and any other relatives I may have out there, if anyone has any information please contract me and i really want to know more about my family and where I come from, thank you
For Stiles descended from Windsor, CT searching “Humphrey Style” will be most interesting. Also interesting is linking up the maternal sideS<- from there. I would tell what's there but I don't want to spoil the surprise.
Recall always, the Stiles/Style line in England preceded William the Conquerer.
I am part of the line you are hinting at.
Hello,
My name is Gary Stiles. I lost my father last year due to cancer. He alway’s talked about his family and the crazy stuff him and his brother’s and sister’s would do growing up. But not by name’s. So its hard to do a family tree or tell my son and daughter about them. I’m proud of my last name and now even more proud to know where the name came from. If anybody knows anything could you please help me. All i know is this much: Charles Victor Stiles Born Nov 10 1942 in Cincinnati Ohio. I’d really would like to know more about his family.
Thank You
The Stiles Family. – Gary Stiles
Springfield Missouri
My family was from Pomeroy OHio…my grandfather was Dell Seth Stiles
Nathan K Stiles was here.
I am of Family 82 in “A History of The David Stiles Family”. Is there a way to update the book if we get enough people together. I was 22 when the book came out. Very interesting and exciting now that I’m older and appreciate my heritage.
Thank you for your time. Mindy Jackson
I am a Stiles! I would like to contribute to the next book of the David Stiles and am willing to do it for FREE! Just contact me. 1naturlgirlatgmaildotcom. I can type and have time to donate.
Its great to look back and find info,.,Thanks Stiles
I was looking at this for years but found an Ezra Stiles print on the inside of an album. What a find.
I was adopted at birth. Just found out my Birth name is Stiles. R.J. Stiles was my bith father. I was born on Aug.3 1961 any information on the stiles family I would greatly appreciate.
Do you know where you are from? My dad’s father was named RJ Stiles.
My grandfather’s name was R.J. Stiles. Do you mind me asking where you are from?
Yes. And I, as a (/an 11th generation) Style/Stiles descendent became friends with a descendent of Benjamin Franklin, in CA. Imagine our surprise when we discovered correspondence between Ezra Stiles and Benjamin Franklin was displayed at Stiles college at Yale University. We met because a (ex-boy friend) friend had pointed out that we looked alike. I made it a point of meeting her. We became good friends (until she passed away).
hello, im curious about family name and people my grandfather was frank stiles was married to bertha alexandrea he passed on the year i was born 1970 i never met him unfortunetly bertha passed on 1991 maybe 1992 they lived in boston mass and also vermont they had kids frank jr, ted,robert,jane i would like to here back from you did u know them?
Did you know Ezra Stiles was a friend of Benjamin Franklin?
thankyou so much. i have learned alot from this. i have many pictures and stories of my family, this was the icing on the cake. please contact me.
i just learned all of those people are related to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!