Map of England showing where the Schaedler arms are recorded
The Schaedler 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 Schaedler 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 Schaedler Family in England
The surname Schaedler is of Germanic origin and typically functions as an occupational name for a person who worked as a judge or a legal official. The root of the word comes from the Middle High German term "schedeler," which relates to the administration of justice or the act of making a formal decision. By the early 17th century, members of the family had migrated from their ancestral lands in Central Europe to settle in other parts of the continent. Historical records confirm that individuals bearing this name were established in the English town of Hertford by 1620. This migration suggests that the family was part of a broader movement of skilled workers and merchants who moved across borders to seek new opportunities during a period of significant social and political change in Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Schedel
A Middle High German term referring to a skull or head.
This name
SchaedlerAn occupational or descriptive nickname for a person with a large head.
also spelled
Sadleir
Sadleyr
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bahlow, Hans. Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt. 1967
Hertford County Archives. Quarter Sessions Records, 1619–1622
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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
