A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Chesbrough family of England.
Reg. 9530 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
water bougetThe crusader's water carrier, and a journey made
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Gu. three crosses pattée in fesse ar. betw. as many water bougets or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Chesbrough Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Chesbrough arms are recorded
The Chesbrough 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 Chesbrough 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 Chesbrough Family in England
The family name Chesbrough is believed to have originated as a locational surname, likely derived from a specific place name in England that combined Old English elements related to a chest or a fortified enclosure. By the year 1620, historical records confirm that members of the family were established in the city of York. During this period, York was a significant regional hub where families often identified themselves by their proximity to local landmarks or specific geographic features. As the family moved through the seventeenth century, the spelling of the name underwent various changes, which was common for many surnames before standardized orthography became the norm. These early ancestors were part of a growing class of English citizens who were beginning to document their family lines through parish registers and legal deeds, providing a clear trail for historians to follow as the name eventually spread beyond the borders of Yorkshire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ceaster-burh
A fortified town or Roman camp settlement.
This name
ChesbroughRefers to someone who lived near or originated from a fortified town or Roman encampment.
also spelled
Chesbro
Chesborough
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
The National Archives, Parish registers of the City of York, 1620
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
water bougetThe crusader's water carrier, and a journey made
cross symbolChristian faith and service
water bougetThe crusader's water carrier, and a journey made
