A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Furbush family of England.
Reg. 8801 · English, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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. a chev. sa. fretty or, betw. three gillyflowers ppr”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Furbush Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Furbush arms are recorded
The Furbush arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
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 Furbush 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 Furbush Family in England
The Furbush family name has deep roots in the early colonial history of New England, specifically within the region of York, Maine. Records indicate that members of the family were established in this area as early as 1620, placing them among the earliest European settlers in the territory. The name itself is thought to be a variation of the occupational surname Furbish, which historically referred to a person who polished or renovated metal goods like swords and armor. As these early ancestors settled in the rugged landscape of York, they transitioned from their traditional European trades to the demands of frontier life. They played an active role in the development of the local community and the establishment of one of the oldest settlements in the region. Over the generations, the family became a fixture of the Maine coast, contributing to the growth and governance of the area throughout the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
For-busch
A dweller by a prominent or overgrown thicket or bush.
This name
FurbushAn occupational or locational name referring to someone living near a specific wooded area or thicket.
also spelled
Furbush
Furbissher
Furbisher
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Banks, Charles Edward. History of York, Maine. 1931
Stackpole, Everett S. Old Kittery and Her Families. 1903
Maine State Archives, York County Deeds, 1642–1700
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
