Map of England showing where the Sadler arms are recorded
The Sadler arms were recorded in Hertford, c. 1620.
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.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Sadler 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 Sadler Family in England
The surname Sadler is an occupational name that originated in medieval England. It was given to people whose profession was the manufacturing of saddles and other leather equipment for horses. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the town of Hertford. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Sadler family were active participants in the local community during this period. As the town served as an important market center, those in the saddlery trade played a vital role in the regional economy by supporting the transport and agricultural needs of the time. This connection to the local craft and commerce helped the family become a recognized part of the historical landscape in Hertfordshire.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
sadol
Old English term for a saddle or a seat.
This name
SadlerAn occupational surname for a maker or seller of saddles and related horse equipment.
also spelled
Sadleir
Sadleyr
Related arms
Saddlersvariant spelling
Sadleirvariant spelling
Sadleyrvariant spelling
Averyrecorded with Sadler, same area
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
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies, Hertford Borough Records, 1620
Reaney, P.H., A Dictionary of British Surnames, 1958
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
lionCourage, strength and royalty
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
lionCourage, strength and royalty
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
