Family Name History
The Irish surname Cantlon, which is a varieant of the more well-known Cantillon, is in fact of Norman French origin, being introduced to Ireland by the Anglo Normans during the thirteenth century. The name finds its sources in the French place name "de Cantelupe" or "Cauntelo" and was first recorded in Ireland as "de Cantelupe" or "DeCantelowe". The name is mainly associated with Co. Kerry, in the south western part of the country and has been on record there since the early part of the thirteenth century.
The Irish surname Cantlon, which is a varieant of the more well-known Cantillon, is in fact of Norman French origin, being introduced to Ireland by the Anglo Normans during the thirteenth century. The name finds its sources in the French place name "de Cantelupe" or "Cauntelo" and was first recorded in Ireland as "de Cantelupe" or "DeCantelowe". The name is mainly associated with Co. Kerry, in the south western part of the country and has been on record there since the early part of the thirteenth century.
The family first settled in England but later moved to Ireland where their principal seat was at Ballyheigue where the head of the family was known as "The Cantillon". Like so many of their neighbours they lost their estates, as a result of their loyalty to the Catholic faith and their supporting of the Catholic Confederation, and later their support of the Jacobile King James II. Indeed a Cantillon was Chaplin to Sarsfield's Regiment.
There has always been very strong ties between the Cantlon or Cantillon family of Ireland and France. Richard Cantillon (1675-1734), who was born at Ballyheigue, was called "the father of political economy" and was a noted Parisian banker. Napoleon left in his will 10,000 francs to Lt. Cantillon, while Col. Antoine Cantillon, President of the Council of War in Paris (1843), was created Baron de Ballyheigue by Louis Philippe.The Arms described below are those of the cantillon family of Ballyheigue, C. Kerry.
Translation: Azure (blue) symbolizes the planet Venus and denotes the qualities of Truth and Loyalty.
Crest: A dexter arm embowed proper, holding a dart or, feathered argent.
Motto: Fortis in bello.Translation: lucky in war.
Elizabeth advised her commanders that the Irish, "that rude and barbarous nation", be well treated; but she showed no remorse when force and bloodshed were deemed necessary In the sixteenth century the Cantillon lands were confiscated by Elizabeth I and granted to the Crosbies.
And eat up not one another’s property unjustly (in any illegal way e.g. stealing, robbing, deceiving, etc.), nor give bribery to the rulers ( judges before presenting your cases) that you may knowingly eat up a part of the property of others sinfully. SuraAl-Baqara : 188 ( 2:188 )
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