A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Eades family of England.
Reg. 0679 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Az. a chev. engr. betw. three leopard's faces ar”
MiddlesexMiddlesex, c. 1620
Where the Eades Arms Were Recorded
Middlesex
Map of England showing where the Eades arms are recorded
The Eades arms were recorded in Middlesex, c. 1620.
Middlesex was the county around London, and City money flowed straight into it. Merchants and officials bought estates within reach of the capital, and a new estate brought a coat of arms with it.
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 Eades 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 Middlesex.
Origin & History of the Eades Family in England
The surname Eades is a patronymic name, which means it originated as a way to identify a person as the son of someone named Ede or Ead. These root names are derived from Old English terms that relate to prosperity, riches, or happiness. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the county of Middlesex, England. During this period, Middlesex was a bustling region surrounding London, and families living there were often involved in the trade, craft, and agricultural expansion that defined the era. As the name spread through parish records and legal documents, it evolved from various spellings into the modern form of Eades. This history reflects the transition from simple descriptive nicknames to permanent family identifiers during a time of significant social change in England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ead
An Old English element meaning wealth, riches, or prosperity.
This name
EadesA patronymic surname derived from the Old English personal name Eadwig, meaning wealthy in war.
also spelled
Eads
Related arms
Edevariant spelling
Edesvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
The National Archives, Prerogative Court of Canterbury wills and other probate records, 1384–1858
Middlesex Parish Registers, London Metropolitan Archives, 1538–1900
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
