Author Topic: Williams of staffordshire and hackney London  (Read 10557 times)

Offline frederickay

  • RootsChat Aristocrat
  • ******
  • Posts: 1,032
  • I've not edited my PROFILE yet
    • View Profile
Williams of staffordshire and hackney London
« on: Friday 05 September 25 04:31 BST (UK) »
Hi , My brother is looking at finding a coat of arms for our Williams family . In 1794 they were in Staffordshire of unknown origin or employment . The next generation John Williams was in Hackney London and I believe the family are there to this day . They seem to have been labourers , tailors and I dong think they would have a coat of arms . Where would I start to look in case I am wrong . Is there a generic one and does it have any relevance to our family . I know nothing of heraldry or where to start . Thank you . Fred .
valentine.fairhurst,hayes,hammond,codling,rust.norfolk.deyrujo.jutsum.wharton.lacey,probert,prickett,preby atherley-jones.clifton ..london /china. judd, eubank , dixon , hine , airey ,park .twentyman , dampier , jones in suffolk , limby , derrick , stockwell..

Offline ptdrifter

  • RootsChat Veteran
  • *****
  • Posts: 546
  • A time for peace, I swear it's not too late
    • View Profile
Re: Williams of staffordshire and hackney London
« Reply #1 on: Friday 05 September 25 08:07 BST (UK) »
Lots more expert people on here but, as far as I know arms are awarded to an individual, and can be passed down the legitimate male line. They are not given to a family or attached to a surname.
Stevens, Pye  East London