A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gregerson family of Britain.
Reg. 0701 · Britain, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
lionCourage, strength and royalty
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'arg. au lion de gu., acc. de trois phéons de sa. (Egerton); aux 2 et 3 fascé d'arg. et d'azur, au lambel de cinq pendants de gu. sur la première fasce (Grey). C.: 1° un faisceau de trois flèches d'or, arm. et empennées de sa., liées de gu., les pointes en bas; 2° une main de carn. en fasce, supp. un faucon ess. au nat. S.: à dextre un lion d'azur, à sen. un dragon ailé d'or, les ailes abaissées, ornés chacun d'un collier d'azur auquel est suspendu un écusson de gu. ch. de trois phéons d'arg. D.: VIRTUTI NON ARMIS FIDO.”
CheshireCheshire, c. 1700
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Map of Britain showing where the Gregerson arms are recorded
The Gregerson arms were recorded in Cheshire, c. 1700.
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 Britain in this period.
William III of England
Sovereign of the period
William III of England
1694–1702
Reigning in Britain when the Gregerson arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Britain
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 Cheshire.
Origin & History of the Gregerson Family in Britain
The surname Gregerson is a patronymic name, which means it was originally formed by adding "son" to the given name Gregory. This name has roots in the Greek word Gregorios, which translates to someone who is watchful or alert. By the year 1700, families carrying this name were well-established in the county of Cheshire in England. During this period, the region was a hub for agriculture and early industrial trade, and families like the Gregersons often played active roles in local parish life. Records from this time show that they were likely part of the growing middle class, working as skilled tradespeople or tenant farmers who helped shape the rural landscape of the English Northwest. Over many generations, the family name became a permanent fixture in the community, reflecting a long history of stability and local contribution in Cheshire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gregorius
Derived from the Greek word meaning to be watchful or alert.
This name
GregersonA patronymic surname meaning son of Gregory, signifying a descendant of one who is vigilant or watchful.
also spelled
Grey-Edgerton
Gray Egerton
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991
Cheshire Archives and Local Studies, Parish Registers for Cheshire, 1700
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
lionCourage, strength and royalty
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
lionCourage, strength and royalty
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
