A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cason family of England.
Reg. 4685 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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horseReadiness to serve king and country
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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. a chev. sa. betw. three horses' heads erased gu”
CambridgeSteeple Morden · Cambridge, c. 1620
Where the Cason Arms Were Recorded
Cambridge
Map of England showing where the Cason arms are recorded
The Cason arms were recorded in Cambridge, c. 1620.
Cambridgeshire was flat, rich farming country with the university at its centre. Fen drainage made new land and new fortunes, and families who gained by it bought manors and took arms to match.
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 Cason 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 Cambridge.
Origin & History of the Cason Family in England
The Cason family name has roots that stretch back to medieval England, where it likely originated as a descriptive surname for a person living near a specific landmark or as a derivative of an older personal name. By the early seventeenth century, members of the Cason family were well-established in the university town of Cambridge. Records from 1620 confirm their presence in this intellectual hub, suggesting that early ancestors were likely involved in the local trades or academic life that defined the city during that era. As the seventeenth century progressed, the family expanded their reach, with some members eventually participating in the waves of migration to the American colonies. This transition from the historic streets of Cambridge to new lands reflects the broader movement of English families seeking new opportunities during a time of significant social and economic change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Case
A box, chest, or container used for storage.
This name
CasonDerived from a nickname for a maker or seller of boxes or chests.
also spelled
Casonne
Casoni
Related arms
Sewsterrecorded with Cason, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Cambridgeshire Archives, Bishop's Transcripts for the Diocese of Ely, 1620
Cottle, Basil, The Penguin Dictionary of Surnames, 1967
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
horseReadiness to serve king and country
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
horseReadiness to serve king and country
