A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Corbeil family of France.
Reg. 7515 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. au griffon de gu.”
Ile-de-FranceIle-de-France, c. 1663
Where the Corbeil Arms Were Recorded
Ile-de-France
Map of France showing where the Corbeil arms are recorded
The Corbeil arms were recorded in Ile-de-France, c. 1663.
Ile-de-France is the country around Paris, and proximity to the court mattered. Families who served the crown were rewarded with land near it, and land near the capital carried arms almost as a matter of course.
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 France in this period.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in France when the Corbeil arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Ile-de-France.
Origin & History of the Corbeil Family in France
The family name Corbeil originates from a historic town located in the Île-de-France region, situated along the banks of the Seine River south of Paris. During the seventeenth century, individuals bearing this name were well-established in this area before many began the journey to New France. The name itself is linked to the geography of the region, as families often adopted the names of the towns or districts where they lived and worked. By 1663, records confirm that members of the Corbeil family were active participants in the colonial expansion of French territories. These early settlers brought their traditions and heritage from the heart of France to the rugged landscape of North America, helping to build the foundations of a new society. Their transition from the historic settlements of the Seine valley to the frontier shows the resilience and adaptability of the family during a period of great migration.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
corbis
A Latin term referring to a woven basket or wicker container.
This name
CorbeilA topographic name for someone who lived near a basket-maker's workshop or a place where baskets were produced.
also spelled
Corbeyl
Korbay
Corbell
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Jetté, René, Dictionnaire généalogique des familles du Québec, 1983
Tanguay, Cyprien, Dictionnaire généalogique des familles canadiennes depuis la fondation de la colonie jusqu'à nos jours, 1871
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec, Fonds du Conseil souverain, 1663–1760
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griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
