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The Startin Surname |
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Derivation of the Startin surname |
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It is thought to be a locative surname being a corruption of Staverton, a village in Northamptonshire, but more recent surname dictionaries have other definitions. British’ Family Names, their Origins and Meaning by Rev. Henry Barber suggests that the location is Starton in Warwickshire. A Dictionary of Surnames by Hanks and Hodges gives Startin, a habitation name from Stirton near Cupar, Scotland, but there is no entry for the surname Stirton and therefore this may be a typographical error. (A letter has been sent to the authors for clarification of this issue) |
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Notorious Startins |
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Admiral Sir James Startin, KCB created 1917 CB 1914, born 20 May 1855, son of late William Startin, Leamington. Married (1) 1891 Alice , who died 1923, 5th daughter of late Gilbert McMicking of Miltonise, Wigtownshire. 3 sons, 1 daughter. Married (2) 1924 Ethel, widow of Walter Edward Barratt of Linley Hall, Bishops Castle, Shropshire. Joined the Navy 1869. Leiut in Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert 1889 to 1891. Address: Wyndlawn, Hayling Island. (Who’s Who 1942) |