Post by Harry Overend on Sept 9, 2003 3:47:57 GMT -5
Heraldry
Most if not all families can trace a connection with an 'armiger' - someone who has been given the right to bear a coat of arms. But do not assume that the arms go with the surname; they go with the lineal heirs of the man awarded them, in strict accordance with the laws of arms.
From 1530 to 1687 the College of Arms held 'visitations' to check the credentials of those claiming the right to arms, and to record details of their descent.
Look here to see representations of the Overend arms.
[http://www.overends.freeserve.co.uk/coatofarms.html]
Most if not all families can trace a connection with an 'armiger' - someone who has been given the right to bear a coat of arms. But do not assume that the arms go with the surname; they go with the lineal heirs of the man awarded them, in strict accordance with the laws of arms.
From 1530 to 1687 the College of Arms held 'visitations' to check the credentials of those claiming the right to arms, and to record details of their descent.
Look here to see representations of the Overend arms.
[http://www.overends.freeserve.co.uk/coatofarms.html]