A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Blood family of Ireland.
Reg. 6191 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Or, three bucks lodged ppr”
Irelandc. 1645
Where the Blood Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Blood arms are recorded
The Blood arms were recorded in Ireland, c. 1645.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Dublin.
Dublin was the seat of government in Ireland and the place where grants were sought and recorded. Families with business at the castle or the courts settled nearby, and settling there put their arms on record.
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 Ireland in this period.
Charles I of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles I of England
1625–1649
Reigning in Ireland when the Blood arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Ireland
The Ulster King of Arms granted coats of arms to individuals who proved their social standing and good character. These symbols were typically inherited by all legitimate descendants of the original holder. If a family branch wanted a unique look, they could apply for a specific change to their design through the office to ensure their identity remained distinct.
Granting authority
The Ulster King of Arms acted as the official body that regulated and issued all coats of arms throughout Ireland.
How they got arms
Families obtained their arms through formal grants issued by the office after proving their eligibility and paying the required fees.
Where arms were recorded
All official grants were recorded in the registers held by the Ulster King of Arms starting from the year 1552.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Ireland.
Origin & History of the Blood Family in Ireland
The surname Blood is of Anglo-Norman origin and likely arrived in Ireland during the seventeenth century. While the name is often associated with the English countryside, historical records confirm that members of the family were well-established in Dublin by 1645. During this period, the family became deeply involved in the political and social life of Ireland. One notable figure from this era was Colonel Thomas Blood, who gained notoriety for his daring attempt to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. The family name became synonymous with a adventurous and sometimes rebellious spirit as they navigated the complex power struggles of the British Isles. Over time, the Blood family integrated into the Irish gentry, leaving a lasting mark on the history of Dublin and the surrounding regions.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Blaud
Derived from the Old French word for pale or fair-haired.
This name
BloodAn occupational or descriptive name referring to a person with a pale complexion.
also spelled
Bloud
Blud
Related arms
Bloudvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
O'Hart, John, Irish Pedigrees; or, The Origin and Stem of the Irish Nation, 1892
Turner, George, The Life and Times of Colonel Thomas Blood, 1903
National Archives of Ireland, Prerogative Court of Armagh Wills
National Library of Ireland, Genealogical Office Manuscripts
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stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
