The body that granted and recorded arms in Jersey in this period.
James II of England
Sovereign of the period
James II of England
1685–1688
Reigning in Jersey when the De Beauvoir arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Jersey
Arms in the Channel Islands were granted and recorded by the College of Arms in London, under the same law of arms as England. They could be used by all legitimate descendants of the original owner: the eldest son kept the original design, and other family members used the same shield without registering a version of their own.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms for Jersey and the other Channel Islands 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 Jersey.
Origin & History of the De Beauvoir Family in Jersey
The family name De Beauvoir originates from the French language and translates to mean from the beautiful view. This name was likely used to describe someone who lived near a scenic location or a prominent estate. By the year 1688, members of the De Beauvoir family were well established on the island of Jersey. This island served as a strategic location between England and France, and families living there often navigated complex cultural ties between the two nations. Over time, the name became associated with the local gentry and professional classes who played active roles in the administration and social life of the Channel Islands. The family maintained these connections for generations, helping to preserve their history within the unique legal and social framework of Jersey.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
de bello videre
Latin phrase meaning from the beautiful view or fair sight.
This name
De BeauvoirA locative surname denoting someone who lived near a beautiful prospect or scenic location.
also spelled
Debevoir
Debovoir
Debeuvoir
Debauvoir
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Balleine, G. R., A Biographical Dictionary of Jersey, 1948
Jersey Heritage, Jersey Archive: The de Beauvoir Family Papers, 1688–1850
Payne, J. B., Armorial of Jersey: Being an Account, Heraldic and Antiquarian, of its Prominent Families, 1865
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cinquefoilHope and joy
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
cinquefoilHope and joy
