A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Pennoyer family of Wales.
Reg. 0154 · Welsh, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
applePeace, plenty and long-standing settlement
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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. on a bend sa. three pears ppr”
Walesc. 1647
Where the Pennoyer Arms Were Recorded
Denbigh
Map of Wales showing where the Pennoyer arms are recorded
The Pennoyer arms were recorded in Wales, c. 1647.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Denbigh.
Denbighshire was north Welsh country of hills and small estates. Land was held by a great many families rather than a few, and each holding brought its own claim to a coat of 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 Wales in this period.
Charles I of England
Sovereign of the period
Charles I of England
1625–1649
Reigning in Wales when the Pennoyer arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Wales
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 Wales.
Origin & History of the Pennoyer Family in Wales
The Pennoyer family name is believed to have roots in the border regions of Wales and England, with early records placing members of the family in the town of Denbigh by 1647. During the seventeenth century, the name was associated with individuals who were active in trade and colonial development, often moving between local Welsh communities and the growing commercial centers of London. The family was part of a broader network of merchants who helped shape the economic landscape of the era. Their presence in Denbigh suggests they were likely involved in the regional administration or the mercantile activities that defined that period of Welsh history. As the family grew, their influence spread through various business ventures, marking them as a notable part of the local social structure during a time of significant political and economic change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Pannier
A basket maker or a carrier of baskets.
This name
PennoyerAn occupational surname for someone who manufactured or transported goods in large wicker baskets.
also spelled
Pennoyer
Pannoyre
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Banks, Charles Edward, The Planters of the Commonwealth, 1930
The National Archives, State Papers Domestic, Series SP 16, 1647
National Library of Wales, Denbigh Borough Records, 1647
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
applePeace, plenty and long-standing settlement
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
applePeace, plenty and long-standing settlement
