A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the De Carteret family of Jersey.
fusilTravail and industrySir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)“Gu. four fusils conjoined in fesse ar”
The body that granted and recorded arms in Jersey in this period.
Reigning in Jersey when the De Carteret arms are first recorded.
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.
The De Carteret family holds a significant place in the history of the Channel Islands, particularly on the island of Jersey where they were well established by the late seventeenth century. The name itself is locative, originating from the village of Carteret in the Cotentin Peninsula of Normandy, France. Members of the family crossed the English Channel to settle in Jersey during the Middle Ages, eventually becoming one of the most influential dynasties in the region. They played a vital role in local governance and held extensive lands, which helped them maintain a position of authority for generations. By 1688, the family was deeply woven into the social and political fabric of the island, often serving in important administrative and military roles that helped shape the development of Jersey as a distinct community.
A place name derived from the Old French cartier meaning a quarter.
