A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Clementson family of England.
Reg. 7926 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
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 chev. az. three wheat sheaves or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Clementson Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Clementson arms are recorded
The Clementson 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 Clementson 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 Clementson Family in England
The surname Clementson is a patronymic name, which means it originated as a way to identify a person as the son of someone named Clement. The name Clement itself comes from the Latin word clemens, meaning mild or merciful. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records confirm that members of the family were living there by 1620, a time when York was a bustling center of trade and religious activity in Northern England. Because the city was a hub for merchants and craftsmen, it is likely that early ancestors were involved in the local guilds or the thriving wool industry that defined the region. Over time, the name spread from these urban roots into the surrounding countryside, evolving alongside the social changes of the British Isles.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Clement
Derived from the Latin word clemens meaning mild, merciful, or gentle.
This name
ClementsonPatronymic surname meaning son of the mild or merciful one.
also spelled
Clementsen
Clemenson
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, 1991
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
wheatsheafPlenty, and the harvest of one's own labour
