A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bone family of England.
Reg. 4811 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Ar. on a bend az. three fleurs-de-lis or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Bone Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Bone arms are recorded
The Bone 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 Bone 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 Bone Family in England
The surname Bone is primarily rooted in the linguistic traditions of medieval England and France, often originating as a descriptive nickname. In Old French, the word *bon* meant good, and it was frequently used as a term of endearment or to describe a person with a pleasant personality. By the time the name became established in northern England, it had evolved into a distinct family identifier. Records confirm that members of the Bone family were well-settled in the city of York by 1620, where they participated in the local social and economic life of the region. During this period, families in York were often deeply connected to the trade guilds and the bustling mercantile culture of the city. These early ancestors helped build the foundation for the family name, establishing a presence in Yorkshire that would persist for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
bonus
Latin term meaning good or virtuous.
This name
BoneA nickname for a good or kind person, or a topographic name for someone living near a boundary.
also spelled
Bonn
Boan
Bown
Related arms
Bonn, or Bounvariant spelling
Boon, or Boonevariant spelling
Bownvariant spelling
Bon, Levariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1997
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
