A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Marson family of England.
Reg. 2565 · English, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bordureA difference between branches of one family
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Ar. three bucks' heads cabossed sa. a bordure gu”
HertfordHadham · Hertford, c. 1568
Where the Marson Arms Were Recorded
Hertford
Map of England showing where the Marson arms are recorded
The Marson arms were recorded in Hertford, c. 1568.
Hertfordshire lay just north of London and filled with families who had made money in the City. Buying an estate within a day's ride was the usual next step, and an estate brought arms with it.
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.
Elizabeth I of England
Sovereign of the period
Elizabeth I of England
1558–1603
Reigning in England when the Marson 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 Hertford.
Origin & History of the Marson Family in England
The surname Marson has deep roots in the English county of Hertfordshire, where records confirm family members were living in the town of Hertford as early as 1568. The name is considered a patronymic, which means it was originally formed by adding a suffix to a father's given name to signify descent. In this case, Marson likely evolved from a variation of the name Mars, which was a common short form of the name Martin. During the sixteenth century, families in this region were often involved in local trade and agriculture, contributing to the growth of market towns like Hertford. As the family established itself in the area, the spelling of the name became more consistent in parish registers and legal documents. This transition helped solidify the identity of the Marson line as they became a recognized part of the local community over the following generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Mars
The Roman god of war or a derivative of the name Martin.
This name
MarsonA patronymic surname meaning son of Mars or son of Martin.
also spelled
Marston
Marsen
Related arms
Marstonvariant spelling
Damrecorded with Marson, same area
Nucerecorded with Marson, 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
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies, Hertford St Andrew Parish Registers, D/P48/1/1
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bordureA difference between branches of one family
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
bordureA difference between branches of one family
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
