Map of Netherlands showing where the Killin arms are recorded
The Killin arms were recorded in Bois-le, c. 1815.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
Region
Bois-le
Town
Bois-le
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Killin Arms
Hoge Raad van Adel
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Netherlands in this period.
William I of the Netherlands
Sovereign of the period
William I of the Netherlands
1815–1840
Reigning in Netherlands when the Killin arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Netherlands
In the Netherlands, coats of arms were often used by noble families and those who held specific public offices. These arms were passed down through the generations to legitimate descendants. Younger branches of a family usually kept the original design without needing to add special marks. This system ensured that the family identity remained clear and consistent over many years.
Granting authority
The Hoge Raad van Adel is the official body that regulates and manages noble titles and coats of arms in the Netherlands.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through official royal grants or by proving their long-standing historical use of the symbols.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms are officially recorded in the registers held by the Hoge Raad van Adel, which began its work in 1814.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Netherlands.
Origin & History of the Killin Family in Netherlands
The history of the Killin family name is deeply rooted in the shifting landscapes of nineteenth-century Europe. Records confirm that members of the family were established in the region of Bois-le-Duc, also known as 's-Hertogenbosch, by 1815. This period was a time of significant transition for the area as it moved from the chaos of the Napoleonic Wars toward a new era of Dutch governance. Families living in this fortified city during that time often navigated a unique blend of French and Dutch cultural influences. The presence of the Killin name in these official documents suggests that the family was part of the local community during a pivotal moment in history when borders were being redrawn and civil records were becoming more standardized. By settling in this strategic location, early family members were likely involved in the local trade or administrative life that defined the city during the early nineteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Kille
A Germanic personal name derived from the word for source or spring.
This name
KillinA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Kille or a dweller near a stream.
also spelled
Kylian
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadsarchief 's-Hertogenbosch, Bevolkingsregister van 's-Hertogenbosch, 1815
Herman, H.J.A.M., Geschiedenis van 's-Hertogenbosch, 1985
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