A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Garmon family of Wales.
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)“Ar. three bars (another, wavy) gu”
The Garmon arms were recorded in Wales, c. 1647.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Denbigh.
Denbighshire was north Welsh country of hills and small estates. Land was held by a great many families rather than a few, and each holding brought its own claim to a coat of 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 Wales in this period.
Reigning in Wales when the Garmon arms are first recorded.
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.
The Garmon family name has deep roots in the historical landscape of Denbigh, Wales, where records confirm members of the family were established by 1647. The name is believed to be a variation of the Welsh name Garmon, which itself originates from the Latin name Germanus. This name was historically associated with Saint Garmon, a significant religious figure who traveled to Britain during the fifth century to spread his teachings. Families living in Denbigh during the seventeenth century often relied on agriculture and local trade to sustain their households. As the family grew, they became part of the local social fabric of the region, contributing to the community life of this historic market town. Over time, the name evolved through various spellings as it was recorded in parish registers and legal documents, reflecting the linguistic shifts common in Welsh history.
Derived from the Latin name Germanus meaning brother or of the same stock.
