Map of England showing where the Haselden arms are recorded
The Haselden arms were recorded in Lincoln, c. 1620.
Lincolnshire was rich farming country, and its wealth was spread across many middling families. Households of that size bought land and took arms, and the county holds a large share of English names.
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 Haselden 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 Lincoln.
Origin & History of the Haselden Family in England
The surname Haselden is rooted in the landscape of medieval England, originating as a locative name for people who lived in a hazel-covered valley. The name is derived from the Old English words "hæsel," meaning hazel tree, and "denu," meaning a valley. By the early 17th century, members of the Haselden family were well-established in the city of Lincoln. During this period, the family was part of the local social fabric in Lincolnshire, living through a time of significant religious and political change in England. Their presence in Lincoln by 1620 suggests they were settled members of the community who likely participated in the trade and civic life of the cathedral city. As the family grew, they contributed to the local history of the region, leaving behind records that track their movement and daily lives across the English countryside.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Haesel
Old English word for the hazel tree.
This name
HaseldenA topographical name for someone who lived in a valley or enclosure where hazel trees grew.
also spelled
Haseldine
Haseldon
Related arms
Cartersame arms
Haslatinesame arms
Hastalinesame arms
Barborrecorded with Haselden, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1997
Lincolnshire Archives, Lincoln Consistory Court Wills, 1620
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