A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cheshire family of Ireland.
Reg. 9235 · Irish, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fusilTravail and industry
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Az. on a bend betw. two arrows ar. three fusils gu”
DublinDublin, c. 1618
Where the Cheshire Arms Were Recorded
Dublin
Map of Ireland showing where the Cheshire arms are recorded
The Cheshire arms were recorded in Dublin, c. 1618.
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.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in Ireland when the Cheshire 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 Dublin.
Origin & History of the Cheshire Family in Ireland
The surname Cheshire is a locative name, meaning it originally identified people who hailed from the county of Cheshire in North West England. During the medieval period, individuals often adopted the name of their home region as a way to distinguish themselves when they traveled or settled in new areas. By the early 17th century, members of the family had crossed the Irish Sea to establish a presence in Dublin. Records confirm that the family was well-settled in the city by 1618, likely drawn there by the administrative and economic opportunities that defined the capital during the Plantation of Ireland. This migration reflects a broader trend of English settlers moving to urban centers in Ireland to serve in government, trade, or military roles, effectively planting the roots of the family name in Irish soil.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cestre
Old English term for a Roman fort or walled city.
This name
CheshireRefers to a person who originated from the county of Cheshire in England.
also spelled
Cheshyre
Chesshyre
Cheshier
Related arms
Chesshyrevariant spelling
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, Calendar of the State Papers Relating to Ireland, 1615–1625
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fusilTravail and industry
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fusilTravail and industry
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
