A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cone family of England.
Reg. 5856 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
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. a bend ar. cottised or”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Cone Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Cone arms are recorded
The Cone 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 Cone 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 Cone Family in England
The surname Cone is believed to have originated in England, where it functioned as a topographical name for people who lived near a prominent hill or a sharp, pointed piece of land. The term itself is derived from the Old English word *con*, which relates to the shape of a cone or a mountain peak. By the year 1620, records confirm that members of the Cone family were well-established in the city of York. During this period, families in York were often deeply involved in the local trade guilds and the bustling mercantile life of the northern English region. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the city, contributing to the local economy and community life long before many of their descendants eventually migrated to the American colonies.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cona
Old English word meaning brave or bold.
This name
ConeA topographic name for someone who lived near a sharp peak or a pointed hill.
also spelled
Coan
Coane
Related arms
Coanevariant spelling
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
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
York City Archives, York Freemen’s Register, 1272–1759
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
