Map of England showing where the Pendry arms are recorded
The Pendry arms were recorded in Cornwall, c. 1620.
Cornwall was a county apart, with its own language and its own tight-knit gentry. Tin and the sea made money there, and families who made it bought land, which is what 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.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Pendry 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 Cornwall.
Origin & History of the Pendry Family in England
The Pendry family name is deeply rooted in the rugged landscape of Cornwall, where records confirm members of the family were well-established by the year 1620. The name likely evolved from the Cornish language, which was still spoken in parts of the region during that era. It is often associated with the descriptive naming traditions of the time, potentially linking early ancestors to specific trades or geographic landmarks within the isolated coastal parishes. Life in seventeenth-century Cornwall was defined by tin mining, fishing, and agriculture, and the Pendry family would have been integral to these local industries. As the family grew, they remained closely tied to the unique culture of the Cornish peninsula, maintaining a distinct identity that was separate from the customs of central England. This early presence in Cornwall suggests that the family was part of the foundational community that shaped the social and economic history of the far southwest.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
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)
“Gu. on a bend ar. two lions' heads erased of the first”
Scotlandc. 1748
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Map of Scotland showing where the Pendry arms are recorded
The Pendry arms were recorded in Scotland, c. 1748.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh was the seat of Scotland's government, its courts and its heralds. Families with business there settled nearby, and being close to where arms were recorded is exactly why so many of them appear.
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 Scotland in this period.
George II of Great Britain
Sovereign of the period
George II of Great Britain
1727–1760
Reigning in England when the Pendry arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Scotland
Scottish heraldry is unique because it treats a coat of arms as a piece of personal property protected by law. Only one person can own a specific design at any given time. When a family grows, the head keeps the original shield while other relatives must apply for their own distinct version with slight changes to prove their specific identity.
Granting authority
The Court of the Lord Lyon acts as the official body that regulates and controls all heraldic matters throughout Scotland.
How they got arms
Individuals obtain a legal right to their arms through a formal petition process that confirms their identity and family connection.
Where arms were recorded
All valid coats of arms are officially entered into the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings starting from 1672.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Scotland.
Origin & History of the Pendry Family in Scotland
The history of the Pendry name in Scotland is anchored in the bustling urban environment of eighteenth-century Edinburgh. By 1748, records confirm that members of the family were established residents within the city, a time when Edinburgh was undergoing a major transformation known as the Scottish Enlightenment. During this period, the city was transitioning from its cramped medieval core toward the planned expansion of the New Town. Families like the Pendrys lived through a time of rapid social change, where the growth of trade, legal institutions, and academic life offered new opportunities for those living in the capital. While the name likely arrived in Scotland through migration from the south, its presence in Edinburgh suggests that the family was integrated into the professional and working life of a city that served as the intellectual heart of the nation.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Pender
A person who impounds stray cattle or manages a pound.
This name
PendryAn occupational surname for an official responsible for confining stray livestock.
also spelled
Pendre
Penderre
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Padel, O.J., A Popular Dictionary of Cornish Place-Names, 1988
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
