A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Glines family of Netherlands.
Reg. 1667 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti: au 1 d'or à la demi-aigle de sa., mouv. du parti; au 2 d'azur à un trèfle d'or, mouv. d'un petit chicot du même, posé en barre. C.: trois pl. d'aut., une d'or entre deux d'azur.”
FrieslandFriesland, c. 1815
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Map of Netherlands showing where the Glines arms are recorded
The Glines arms were recorded in Friesland, c. 1815.
Friesland was low, wet country on the northern coast of the Netherlands, farmed by families who had held the same land for centuries. Free landholders were unusually common there, and a free landholder could carry 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.
Region
Friesland
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Glines Arms
Hoge Raad van Adel
Photograph made by me · CC BY-SA 3.0
The body that granted and recorded arms in Netherlands in this period.
William I of the Netherlands
Sovereign of the period
William I of the Netherlands
1815–1840
Reigning in Netherlands when the Glines arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Netherlands
In the Netherlands, coats of arms were often used by noble families and those who held specific public offices. These arms were passed down through the generations to legitimate descendants. Younger branches of a family usually kept the original design without needing to add special marks. This system ensured that the family identity remained clear and consistent over many years.
Granting authority
The Hoge Raad van Adel is the official body that regulates and manages noble titles and coats of arms in the Netherlands.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through official royal grants or by proving their long-standing historical use of the symbols.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms are officially recorded in the registers held by the Hoge Raad van Adel, which began its work in 1814.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Friesland.
Origin & History of the Glines Family in Netherlands
The surname Glines is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of the Netherlands, particularly within the northern province of Friesland. By the early 19th century, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established in the region, living amidst the unique cultural and linguistic traditions of the Frisian people. During this period, Friesland was undergoing significant administrative changes following the Napoleonic era, which led to the formal standardization of family names through civil registration. The Glines family likely lived as part of a society defined by its strong connection to the land and the sea, participating in the agricultural and maritime trades that sustained the local economy. As the family moved through the 1800s, they remained part of a distinct Frisian identity that prioritized community ties and local heritage. This early presence in Friesland serves as the foundation for the family history, reflecting the broader migration and social patterns of the Dutch people during a time of national transition.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Glijn
A diminutive form of the Germanic name Gielis or Egidius.
This name
GlinesA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Glijn or Giles.
also spelled
Glin
Glinn
Glinse
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Frisian Historical and Literary Center), Burgerlijke Stand (Civil Registration) of Friesland, 1811–1950
Twerda, H., Fan Fryslâns forline, 1968
Vries, O., Het Heilige Roomse Rijk en de Friese vrijheid, 1986
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eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
trefoilPerpetuity, and the Trinity
