The Seagraves Family, The California branch: who we are and where we came from.: I've set up some Links

Sunday, November 13, 2005

I've set up some Links

Hi my family!

I have set up some links to the left and below my profile. Please feel free to check them out at your leasure. They are just some things about the Seagraves that you might find of interest.

I will add to the list as I go along.

Later your cousin Janice~

2 comments:

Anonymous said...: If I have missed any Seagraves family member - We are having a family reunion on October 21st in Dublin, CA. If I have not talked to you or you have not received an invitation, PLEASE email me at asusms@aol.com and I will get the information to you.
Hope to hear from some that I was unable to get addresses or phone numbers for.
Cousin Susanne (Suzy) Arnold's oldest daughter.; 2:45 PM
Janice Seagraves said...: Hi Suzy,

I got your lovely invitation in the mail just last week.

Would it be alright if I posted it here on my blog?

Janice~; 8:12 PM

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Seagraves Family HistSeagraves Coat of Arms / Seagraves Family Crestory

The surname of SEAGRAVES was a locational name 'of Seagrove' a spot in County Leicestershire. Following the crusades in Europe in the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries, a need was felt for a family name to replace the one given at birth, or in addition to it. This was recognized by those of noble birth, and particularly by those who went on the Crusades, as it added prestige and practical advantage to their status. At first the coat of arms was a practical matter which served a function on the battlefield and in tournaments. With his helmet covering his face, and armour encasing the knight from head to foot, the only means of identification for his followers, was the insignia painted on his shield, and embroidered on his surcoat, the draped and flowing garment worn over the armour. Local names usually denoted where a man held his land, and indicated where he actually lived. Early records mention Thomas de Segraua, 1180, County Leicestershire. William Seagrave was documented in County Notttingham in the year 1300. Edward Segrave of Yorkshire, was listed in the Yorkshire Poll Tax of 1379. The name is also spelt Seagrief, Seagrove and Seagrave. In many parts of central and western Europe, hereditary surnames began to become fixed at around the 12th century, and have developed and changed slowly over the years. As society became more complex, and such matters as the management of tenure, and in particular the collection of taxes were delegated to special functionaries, it became imperative to distinguish a more complex system of nomenclature to differentiate one individual from another. The origin of badges and emblems, are traced to the earliest times, although, Heraldry, in fact, cannot be traced later than the 12th century, or at furthest the 11th century. At first armorial bearings were probably like surnames and assumed by each warrior at his free will and pleasure, his object being to distinguish himself from others. It has long been a matter of doubt when bearing Coats of Arms first became hereditary. It is known that in the reign of Henry V (1413-1422), a proclamation was issued, prohibiting the use of heraldic ensigns to all who could not show an original and valid right, except those 'who had borne arms at Agincourt'. The College of Arms (founded in 1483) is the Royal corporation of heralds who record proved pedigrees and grant armorial bearings.