The body that granted and recorded arms in Jersey in this period.
James II of England
Sovereign of the period
James II of England
1685–1688
Reigning in Jersey when the Hemry arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Jersey
Arms in the Channel Islands were granted and recorded by the College of Arms in London, under the same law of arms as England. They could be used by all legitimate descendants of the original owner: the eldest son kept the original design, and other family members used the same shield without registering a version of their own.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms for Jersey and the other Channel Islands 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 Jersey.
Origin & History of the Hemry Family in Jersey
The family name Hemry is deeply rooted in the history of the Channel Islands, with documented evidence placing members of the family on the island of Jersey as early as 1688. During this period, Jersey served as a unique cultural bridge between France and England, which heavily influenced the naming conventions and daily lives of its residents. Families like the Hemrys were often involved in the island's maritime trade, agriculture, or local governance, navigating a society that operated under its own ancient legal customs. As the family grew, they became part of the distinct social fabric of the island, eventually contributing to the migration patterns that would later see the name spread to other parts of the British Isles and North America. Their presence in the late 17th century highlights a legacy of resilience and adaptation within a small, isolated community that maintained strong ties to both continental Europe and the expanding British Empire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Heimerich
A Germanic name composed of elements meaning home and ruler.
This name
HemryA variant of Henry, signifying a powerful ruler of the home or estate.
also spelled
Hemerye
Hemeryi
Hemry
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Balleine, G. R., A Biographical Dictionary of Jersey, 1948
Jersey Heritage, Jersey Archive: Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1688
Messervy, J. A., Bulletin annuel de la Société Jersiaise, 1890
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crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
