Map of England showing where the Redstone arms are recorded
The Redstone arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them 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 Redstone 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 England.
Origin & History of the Redstone Family in England
The surname Redstone likely originated as a topographical name, which was a common way for people in medieval England to identify themselves based on the land where they lived. It is probable that the earliest members of the family resided near a prominent geological feature, such as a cliff, a large boulder, or a patch of soil distinguished by a reddish hue. By 1620, historical records confirm that members of the Redstone family were established in the city of York. During this period, York was a significant center for trade and administration, suggesting that the family may have been involved in the local merchant guilds or the skilled craft industries that defined the city’s economy. As the family settled into urban life, they contributed to the social fabric of the region, leaving behind a legacy that links their identity to both the natural landscape of England and the historical development of one of its oldest cities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
read stan
Old English words for red and stone.
This name
RedstoneA topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent red-colored rock or cliff.
also spelled
Redstoun
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
Reaney, Percy Hide, A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records
The National Archives, Lay Subsidy Rolls for the County of York
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