A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Farmery family of England.
Reg. 0715 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Ar. five pomeis in saltire, a chief indented gu”
EnglandLondon, c. 1611
Where the Farmery Arms Were Recorded
London
Map of England showing where the Farmery arms are recorded
The Farmery arms were recorded in London, c. 1611.
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 Farmery 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 Farmery Family in England
The surname Farmery is a locative name that likely originated from the Middle English term "fermer," which referred to a person who leased land or collected taxes. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in London, as evidenced by records from 1611. During this period, London was a rapidly expanding center of trade, and families with this name were often involved in the city's growing mercantile and administrative sectors. As the name spread from its regional roots into the capital, it became associated with the industrious middle class who helped manage the estates and financial affairs of the era. The survival of these early records suggests that the Farmery family was well-integrated into the social and economic life of London during the reign of King James I.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
firmarius
A Latin term referring to a person who holds a farm.
This name
FarmeryAn occupational surname for a person who rented land or collected farm rents.
also spelled
Farmery
Farmory
Farmorie
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
London Metropolitan Archives, St Dunstan in the East Parish Registers, P69/DUN2/A/001/MS07857
Reaney, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
