Weatherill Family of Berwangen

The Weatherill family is a noble lineage based in Berwangen. The Family is in Australia while holding their ceremonial titles in Berwangen. Their contributions to both their homeland and their roles within the Berwangen aristocracy reflect their ongoing commitment to tradition and service. The Weatherill's' rich history, marked by notable achievements and significant titles, continues to be a source of pride and influence in their contemporary roles.

Motto

The family coat of arms and crest bears the Latin motto "Deo duce, a Robore unita," which translates to "God as our guide, united by strength" in English.

History

Origins and Early Records

The surname Weatherill was first recorded in Cumberland (now Cumbria), England, where it appeared as Wetheral. The village and civil parish of Wetheral date back to around 1100, initially listed as Wetherhala. The name is derived from the Old English words "wether" (a male sheep) and "halh" (a nook or corner), translating to "nook of land where wether-sheep are kept."

One of the earliest records of the name is found with Richard de Wederhal, who was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Cumberland in 1332. Other early records include William Wethereld, Wetherald, and Wetherold, who were listed in Suffolk between 1429 and 1433. Hugh de Wederhale was documented in Cumberland during the reign of Edward I, and Adam de Wederhal, a horn maker, was listed during the reign of Edward II as a Freeman of York.

Spelling variations of the family name include Wetherall, Weatherall, Wetherell, and Metherall, among others.

Early Notables

Among the early notable members of the Weatherill family was Nathan Wetherell D.D. (1726-1808), an English academic administrator at the University of Oxford. He served as Dean of Hereford, Master of University College, Oxford (1764-1807), and Vice Chancellor of Oxford University.

The Weatherill Family in Berwangen

Duke Dallas Weatherill: The First Weatherill Duke

Dallas Weatherill, born in 2002, is the pioneering member of the Weatherill family to be appointed as Duke of Berwangen. His appointment on April 11, 2024, marked a significant milestone in the family's history, elevating them to ceremonial royalty. Duke Dallas is recognized as the visionary behind the Weatherill dynasty, shaping the family's modern identity and legacy. Although the Weatherills do not hold political power or govern land, their titles are of legal significance and symbolize tradition, continuity, and honor within Berwangen.

Notable Members

Earl Charles Jenkins