A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hassard family of Ireland.
Reg. 7867 · Irish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Gu. two bars ar. on a chief or, three escallops of the first”
FermanaghGardenhill · Fermanagh, c. 1645
Where the Hassard Arms Were Recorded
Fermanagh
Map of Ireland showing where the Hassard arms are recorded
The Hassard arms were recorded in Fermanagh, c. 1645.
Fermanagh was lake country in the north-west of Ireland, planted with settlers in the seventeenth century. The new landowners took formal grants of land, and those grants brought arms with them.
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 Ireland in this period.
Charles I of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles I of England
1625–1649
Reigning in Ireland when the Hassard arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Ireland
The Ulster King of Arms granted coats of arms to individuals who proved their social standing and good character. These symbols were typically inherited by all legitimate descendants of the original holder. If a family branch wanted a unique look, they could apply for a specific change to their design through the office to ensure their identity remained distinct.
Granting authority
The Ulster King of Arms acted as the official body that regulated and issued all coats of arms throughout Ireland.
How they got arms
Families obtained their arms through formal grants issued by the office after proving their eligibility and paying the required fees.
Where arms were recorded
All official grants were recorded in the registers held by the Ulster King of Arms starting from the year 1552.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Fermanagh.
Origin & History of the Hassard Family in Ireland
The Hassard family name has deep roots in the history of County Fermanagh, where members of the family were firmly established by the year 1645. Historical records suggest that the family likely arrived in Ireland from England during the period of the Plantation of Ulster in the early seventeenth century. They settled in the region around Enniskillen, where they became prominent landowners and active participants in local civic life. Over the following generations, the Hassards integrated into the social and political fabric of the county, often serving in administrative roles or as officers in the local militia. Their presence in Fermanagh during the mid-seventeenth century marks the beginning of a long-standing connection to the area that would continue for several centuries.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hard
Derived from the Germanic element meaning brave, hardy, or strong.
This name
HassardA locational or descriptive surname signifying a person of bold or courageous character.
also spelled
Hazard
Hazzard
Related arms
Hazardvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Belmore, Somerset Lowry-Corry, The History of the Two Ulster Manors of Finagh and Coole, 1881
Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, Hassard Family Papers, T/1098
The National Archives (UK), Calendar of the State Papers, Ireland, 1633–1647, 1901
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
