A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Kinder family of England.
Reg. 4457 · English, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
columnFortitude and constancy
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Quarterly, 1st and 4th, or, a column gu. betw. three Cornish choughs ppr.; 2nd and 3rd, sa. three lozenges in fess ar. betw. as many bucks' heads ppr”
ChesterHarrytown Hall · Chester, c. 1620
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Map of England showing where the Kinder arms are recorded
The Kinder arms were recorded in Chester, c. 1620.
Cheshire was governed apart from the rest of England for much of its history, with its own courts and its own gentry. That separateness bred a strong local landed class, and landed families carried 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.
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 Kinder 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 Chester.
Origin & History of the Kinder Family in England
The surname Kinder is rooted in the geography of Northern England, specifically within the historic county of Derbyshire. It is classified as a locative name, meaning it was likely adopted by individuals who lived near or originated from the hamlet of Kinder, which is situated in the rugged terrain of the Peak District. By the early 17th century, members of the family had expanded their reach into the nearby city of Chester. Records from 1620 confirm their presence in this bustling trade hub, where the family likely integrated into the merchant and craft classes that defined the city’s economy. Over time, the name spread from these rural origins into urban centers, reflecting the broader patterns of migration and social mobility that characterized life in early modern England.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cynd
Old English term referring to a hill or a summit.
This name
KinderA topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent hill or peak.
also spelled
Kynder
Kyndar
Kendar
Related arms
Dayrecorded with Kinder, same area
De Fontibusrecorded with Kinder, same area
Fordhamrecorded with Kinder, same area
Hollandrecorded with Kinder, same area
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bardsley, Charles Wareing, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, 1901
Cheshire Archives and Local Studies, Bishop’s Transcripts of Chester St. Oswald, 1620
Mills, Anthony David, A Dictionary of English Place-Names, 1991
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columnFortitude and constancy
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
columnFortitude and constancy
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
