A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Glasier family of England.
Reg. 6011 · English, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
ErmineMeans: Dignity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Az. three pheons ar. a chief erm”
ChesterLea · Chester, c. 1620
Where the Glasier Arms Were Recorded
Chester
Map of England showing where the Glasier arms are recorded
The Glasier arms were recorded in Chester, c. 1620.
Cheshire was governed apart from the rest of England for much of its history, with its own courts and its own gentry. That separateness bred a strong local landed class, and landed families 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 Glasier 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 Chester.
Origin & History of the Glasier Family in England
The surname Glasier is an occupational name that originated in medieval England to describe a person who worked with glass. During the Middle Ages, these craftsmen were essential for creating windows in churches and wealthy homes, which helped the name become established across various regions. By the early 17th century, members of the Glasier family were well-documented residents of the historic city of Chester. Records from 1620 confirm their presence in this area, where they were integrated into the local community and professional life. As the family grew, they contributed to the social and economic development of the region, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the trade and industry of their ancestors.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
glæs
Old English word for a hard, transparent, brittle substance.
This name
GlasierAn occupational surname for a person who worked with glass or windows.
also spelled
Glazier
Glaysier
Glasyer
Related arms
Calveleyrecorded with Glasier, same area
Ortonrecorded with Glasier, same area
Overtonrecorded with Glasier, same area
Waringrecorded with Glasier, same area
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
Cheshire Archives and Local Studies, Chester City Quarter Sessions Records, 1620
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
