A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Edmonson family of England.
Reg. 6807 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Per chev. embattled gu. and sa. three martlets or”
EnglandLondon, c. 1640
Where the Edmonson Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Edmonson arms are recorded
The Edmonson arms were recorded in London, c. 1640.
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.
Charles I of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles I of England
1625–1649
Reigning in England when the Edmonson 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 England.
Origin & History of the Edmonson Family in England
The surname Edmonson is a patronymic name, which means it was originally created to identify a person as the son of a man named Edmond. The name Edmond itself comes from Old English roots that translate to a protector of prosperity or wealth. By the year 1640, members of the Edmonson family were well-established in London, a city that served as a central hub for trade and social growth during the seventeenth century. During this period, families with this name were often involved in the city’s bustling merchant class, taking advantage of the economic opportunities found in the capital. As the family grew, they moved into various trades and professions, helping to anchor the name within the urban history of England before many later generations eventually migrated to other parts of the world.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Eadmund
Old English elements meaning prosperity or riches and protection.
This name
EdmonsonSon of the protector of prosperity.
also spelled
Edmonds
Edmunds
Edmonson
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
The National Archives, State Papers Domestic, Charles I, 1640
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
