The family, which has been established for two centuries in the County Devon, is traditionally said to be a branch of the Sussex House, seated at Broomehall in the time of Edward IV.
Burke’s Landed Gentry
Thomas Whitter, an officer in Cromwells army, settled in Exeter, and was father of Thomas, who married the daughter of Jasper Tristram, a merchant and had issue […]
Arms: A bull passant
Crest: An arm embowed in armour, holding a battle-axe
Motto: Esto fidelis (be faithful)
Estates: Colebrook, Uffculm
Whitter / Witter 