Map of England showing where the Reeder arms are recorded
The Reeder arms were recorded in Lincoln, c. 1620.
Lincolnshire was rich farming country, and its wealth was spread across many middling families. Households of that size bought land and took arms, and the county holds a large share of English names.
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 Reeder 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 Lincoln.
Origin & History of the Reeder Family in England
The surname Reeder is an occupational name that originated in medieval England, specifically referring to a person who thatched roofs with reeds. During the Middle Ages, many people were identified by the work they performed, and those who harvested reeds from marshes to create durable roofing material became known by this title. By the year 1620, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Lincoln. This location was significant because the surrounding fenlands provided an abundant supply of reeds, making the trade both practical and essential for the local economy. As the family grew, they transitioned from their original trade into various roles within the community, yet the name remained a permanent link to their ancestors who worked the wetlands of Lincolnshire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
redan
Old English verb meaning to read or interpret
This name
ReederAn occupational surname for a person who read aloud or acted as a town crier
Related arms
Readersame arms
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, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
Lincolnshire Archives, Lincoln Consistory Court Wills, 1620
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
