The body that granted and recorded arms in Jersey in this period.
James II of England
Sovereign of the period
James II of England
1685–1688
Reigning in Jersey when the Gabourel arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Jersey
Arms in the Channel Islands were granted and recorded by the College of Arms in London, under the same law of arms as England. They could be used by all legitimate descendants of the original owner: the eldest son kept the original design, and other family members used the same shield without registering a version of their own.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms for Jersey and the other Channel Islands 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 Jersey.
Origin & History of the Gabourel Family in Jersey
The Gabourel family name has deep roots in the Channel Island of Jersey, where records confirm their presence as early as 1688. The name is believed to be of French origin, likely developing from the Norman-Picard linguistic traditions common in the region during the seventeenth century. Families like the Gabourels were often deeply integrated into the island’s maritime and agricultural economy, which relied heavily on trade with nearby France and England. Because Jersey served as a unique crossroads between these two cultures, the family name persisted through generations of island life, surviving the political shifts and social changes that defined the Channel Islands during the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. By establishing themselves in Jersey, the early members of the Gabourel family became part of a distinct community that balanced local customs with broader European influences.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gabor
Derived from the Hebrew name Gabriel meaning God is my strength.
This name
GabourelA locational or patronymic surname originating from the Channel Islands, likely denoting a descendant of Gabriel.
also spelled
Gabourelle
Gabourelz
Gaborrel
Gaborrell
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Balleine, G. R., A Biographical Dictionary of Jersey, 1948
Messervy, J. A., Armorial of Jersey, 1906
Jersey Heritage, Jersey Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1688
Jersey Heritage, Extentes of the Island of Jersey, 1668-1749
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
anchorHope, and steadfastness in trouble
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
anchorHope, and steadfastness in trouble
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
