A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Balthrop family of England.
Reg. 2593 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Sa. five plates betw. two. chev. ar. in chief three lozenges of the second”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Balthrop Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Balthrop arms are recorded
The Balthrop arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried arms.
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.
The body that granted and recorded arms in England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Balthrop arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of England.
Origin & History of the Balthrop Family in England
The Balthrop family name has roots that trace back to the early seventeenth century in England, specifically within the historic city of York. By 1620, records indicate that members of this family were established residents of the region, living during a time of significant social and religious change. The name itself is thought to be a variation of older English place names or topographical descriptions, suggesting that the family likely took their name from a specific local landmark or a small settlement near the Yorkshire area. As these early ancestors moved through the bustling streets of York, they participated in the daily life of a city known for its deep medieval heritage and its role as a northern center of trade. While the family eventually spread to other parts of the world, their presence in York during the early 1600s marks the earliest documented chapter of their history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Baldthorp
A village or farmstead belonging to a person named Bald.
This name
BalthropDerived from a locational surname referring to a settlement established by an individual named Bald.
also spelled
Balthrop
Balthrope
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Baines, Edward. History, Directory and Gazetteer of the County of York. 1822
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains’ Accounts, 1610–1630
York Minster Library, Parish Registers of York, 1600–1650
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
