Map of England showing where the Teasdale arms are recorded
The Teasdale 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 Teasdale 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 Teasdale Family in England
The surname Teasdale is a locational name that originated from the valley of the River Tees in Northern England. People who lived in or near this area during the Middle Ages were often identified by their connection to the dale, or valley, of the Tees. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records confirm that members of the Teasdale family were living and working in York by 1620, where they integrated into the local community as tradespeople and citizens. This migration from the rural northern valleys toward the urban center of York reflects a common pattern of movement for families seeking new economic opportunities in growing administrative hubs during the Stuart period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Tees and dael
The River Tees and a valley or dale.
This name
TeasdaleRefers to a person who lived in the valley of the River Tees.
also spelled
Teesdale
Tesdale
Teasdell
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
York City Archives, York City Chamberlains' Accounts, 1620
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