Map of Ireland showing where the Chamlee arms are recorded
The Chamlee arms were recorded in Dublin Castle, c. 1820.
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.
George III of Great Britain
Sovereign of the period
George III of Great Britain
1801–1820
Reigning in Ireland when the Chamlee 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 Chamlee Family in Ireland
The surname Chamlee is a rare variation of names that likely originated from the English language, specifically tied to locations known as "Chumley" or "Cholmondeley." While the name has roots in England, historical records confirm that members of the family were established in Dublin, Ireland, by 1820. During this period, Dublin was a bustling center of trade and industry, and families with this name were often involved in the city's growing commercial life. Many individuals with this surname worked as skilled tradespeople or merchants, contributing to the urban development of the city during the early nineteenth century. As the family grew, they became part of the diverse social fabric of Dublin, eventually spreading to other regions as they sought new opportunities in the expanding British Empire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Camulus
A Celtic god of war associated with strength and protection.
This name
ChamleeDerived from a topographical reference to a clearing or field near a war god's shrine.
also spelled
Chambley
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
MacLysaght, Edward. The Surnames of Ireland. 1985
National Archives of Ireland. Church Records, Dublin Parish Registers. 1820
Registry of Deeds, Dublin. Memorials of Deeds, Conveyances and Wills. 1820
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
helmetWisdom and security in defence
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
helmetWisdom and security in defence
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
