A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Edmondson family of England.
Reg. 9243 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Gu. a pale wavy erm. betw. six escallops or”
YorkYork, c. 1620
Where the Edmondson Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Edmondson arms are recorded
The Edmondson arms were recorded in York, c. 1620.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried arms.
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 Edmondson 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 York.
Origin & History of the Edmondson Family in England
The surname Edmondson is a patronymic name, which means it was originally created to identify a person as the son of a man named Edmund. The name Edmund itself comes from Old English roots meaning wealth or prosperity combined with protection. By the early 17th century, the Edmondson family had established a notable presence in the city of York, England. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the family were living and working within this historic northern hub during a time of significant social and economic change. As the family grew, they became part of the local fabric of York, likely participating in the city's long-standing traditions of trade and civic life. Over the following generations, the name spread from these northern roots to other parts of Britain and eventually across the globe as family members sought new opportunities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eadmund
Old English elements meaning wealthy protector or prosperous guardian.
This name
EdmondsonA patronymic surname signifying son of the wealthy protector.
also spelled
Edmundson
Edmondeson
Edmundeson
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, 1997
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
