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 Delagarza 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 Delagarza Family in Jersey
The name De la Garza is rooted in the Spanish language, where the term "garza" refers to a heron, a type of wading bird. Early records confirm that members of this family were established on the island of Jersey by 1688, likely as part of the movement of people across European borders during that period. The family name eventually became prominent in colonial territories, particularly in regions that are now part of northern Mexico and southern Texas. Many early ancestors were involved in the expansion of these frontier settlements, helping to build the foundations of local communities. By settling in diverse locations ranging from the British Isles to the Americas, the family demonstrated a strong ability to adapt to new environments and social structures.
Delagarza Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Garza
A Spanish term referring to a heron or a wading bird.
This name
DelagarzaDerived from the Spanish preposition de meaning of and the surname Garza indicating origin from a place of herons.
also spelled
Delagardie
Delagardd
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Alonzo, Armando C., Tejano Legacy: Rancheros and Settlers in South Texas, 1734-1900, 1998
Chipman, Donald E., Spanish Texas, 1519-1821, 1992
Jersey Archive, Jersey Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1688
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cross symbolChristian faith and service
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
cross symbolChristian faith and service
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
