A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Farbrother family of England.
Reg. 6597 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cross symbolChristian faith and service
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Or, on a fesse betw. three crosses pattée in chief and a mullet in base gu. as many bezants”
EnglandLondon, c. 1834
Where the Farbrother Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Farbrother arms are recorded
The Farbrother arms were recorded in London, c. 1834.
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.
William IV
Sovereign of the period
William IV
1830–1837
Reigning in England when the Farbrother 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 Farbrother Family in England
The surname Farbrother is an occupational name that likely originated in medieval England to describe a person who acted as a brother or a close associate of a guild or religious fraternity. During the early nineteenth century, the family established a notable presence in London, where they became active participants in the city’s growing commercial and professional life. By 1834, records show members of the family were integrated into the urban fabric of the capital, often working in trades or public service roles that supported the expanding infrastructure of the era. This period marked a time of significant social change in London, and the Farbrother family contributed to this development through their steady involvement in local business and community affairs. Their history reflects the broader movement of families who helped build the foundations of modern London during the Industrial Revolution.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
faeder and brothor
Old English terms for father and male sibling.
This name
FarbrotherA nickname likely used to describe a person who acted like a fatherly brother.
also spelled
Fairbrother
Fayrebrother
Farbrother
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1958
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
The National Archives, Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, PROB 11
London Metropolitan Archives, City of London Electoral Registers, COL/CHD/FR/02
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cross symbolChristian faith and service
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cross symbolChristian faith and service
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
